MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 11, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

Injury Bug Bites, All-Star Updates

The All-Star Game has seen significant adjustments due to injuries, with Shohei Ohtani scratched from his scheduled start and withdrawing from the game entirely due to continued irritation in his left knee. The Cardinals' Iván Herrera was named as an injury replacement for Ohtani on the National League roster named as an injury replacement. The Athletics' All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb sprain placed on the 10-day injured list. Brewers left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison is also heading to the 15-day injured list with tightness in his throwing forearm heading to the 15-day injured list. Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez will miss the All-Star Game and was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain placed on the 15-day injured list. Mets infielder/designated hitter Mark Vientos will miss six to eight weeks with a fractured right hand.

Home Run Derby Field Sets, Player Milestones

The Home Run Derby field is solidifying, with Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami added as participants added as participants. Bryce Harper will compete in front of his hometown crowd in Philadelphia compete in front of his hometown crowd, and Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker will also take part. Royals slugger Jac Caglianone, who leads MLB in average home run distance, is another announced participant. Meanwhile, Braves first baseman Matt Olson played in his 741st consecutive game, surpassing Dale Murphy for the franchise's Iron Man record.

Player Achievements and Contract News

Rookie Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters hit for the cycle Friday night, marking the first time a player has achieved the feat for the franchise in nine years hit for the cycle. Toronto's Kazuma Okamoto tied Shohei Ohtani's mark for the most home runs by a Japanese-born rookie in a season with his 22nd blast on Friday. Infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals are reportedly in agreement on an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension in agreement on an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension.

Pitching Performances and Roster Moves

The Blue Jays' Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Wednesday before the Giants' Heliot Ramos broke it up with a single broke it up with a single. On a day when he was not named an All-Star replacement, Zack Wheeler tied a career high with 14 strikeouts for the Phillies tied a career high with 14 strikeouts. The Brewers signed free agent Bryse Wilson to bolster their injury-depleted pitching staff. The Twins acquired reliever Tommy Nance from the Blue Jays.

Other Noteworthy News

Mike Trout came off the injured list Wednesday and homered in his return, helping the Angels to a victory. Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe strongly denied a report that he refused a position change earlier this season. Aaron Judge will have his injured rib imaged during the All-Star break as the Yankees remain cautious. The Red Sox arrived at their game against the Mets just over two hours before first pitch after their plane was grounded for nearly 24 hours. Domingo Acevedo received an 80-game ban for a positive PED test under the minor league drug program. Ryan O'Hearn made Pirates franchise history by driving in 10 runs on three home runs in a single game. The Yankees struck out 17 times in a loss to the Rays, marking the first time an American League team has done so in consecutive nine-inning games. Phil Regan, a former major league pitcher and coach, died at age 89.