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Last updated: July 11, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

All-Star Game and Home Run Derby News

Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled pitching start due to irritation in his left knee and will also skip the All-Star Game in hopes of being healthy. scratched start Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera was named to the National League All-Star team as an injury replacement for Ohtani. named All-Star Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez will miss the All-Star Game after being placed on the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain. Suarez sit Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz, who was set to start at first base for the American League, went on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb sprain. Kurtz IL Tigers All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler left Wednesday's game with an injured right hand. exits game

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper and White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami have been added to the Home Run Derby field, filling out the eight-man contest in Philadelphia. added Derby Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker also confirmed his participation in the Home Run Derby. confirmed Derby Royals slugger Jac Caglianone, who leads MLB in average home run distance, will also compete in the Home Run Derby. Caglianone flex Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras had his suspension reduced from seven games to five, allowing him to participate in the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. Contreras ban Alan Porter will serve as the umpire crew chief and call balls and strikes for the All-Star Game. named umpire

Player and Team Updates

Infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals are reportedly in agreement on an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension. gets extension Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison has been placed on the 15-day injured list with tightness in his throwing forearm. Harrison IL Mets infielder/designated hitter Mark Vientos will miss six to eight weeks with a fractured right hand. Vientos miss Jacob de Grom will miss his next start for the Rangers due to a glute and hip strain, though the team hopes he can avoid the injured list. DeGrom skip The Royals activated first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino from the injured list after he missed over three weeks with a fractured right hamate bone. Pasquantino activated

The Brewers signed free agent right-hander Bryse Wilson to help their injury-depleted pitching staff. Brewers add The Twins acquired right-handed reliever Tommy Nance from the Blue Jays for minor league catcher/third baseman Ryan Sprock. Twins acquire Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe strongly denied a report that he refused to play second base earlier this season. denies report Aaron Judge will have his injured rib tested during the All-Star break, with the Yankees hopeful he is healing. Judge rib Munetaka Murakami was reinstated from the IL by the White Sox after being sidelined by a strained right hamstring. Murakami set

Milestones and Notable Performances

Rookie Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters hit for the cycle Friday night, becoming the first player in franchise history to achieve the feat in nine years. Peters hits Peters, who recently hit for the cycle, and Dodgers LHP Justin Wrobleski were named to the All-Star rosters Saturday. Peters named Toronto's Kazuma Okamoto hit his 22nd home run Friday night, tying Shohei Ohtani for the most by a Japanese-born rookie in a single season in the majors. ties Ohtani's Braves first baseman Matt Olson played in his 741st consecutive game, surpassing Dale Murphy as the franchise's new Iron Man. becomes Iron Eduardo Valencia made history Thursday with a home run in his first plate appearance for the Tigers, then became emotional while honoring his family and home country of Venezuela. honors Venezuela

The Blue Jays' Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Wednesday before the Giants' Heliot Ramos broke it up with a line-drive single. loses no-hit Domingo Acevedo, pitching with Colorado's Triple-A team, received an 80-game ban for a positive PED test under the minor league drug program. tests positive Mike Trout came off the injured list Wednesday and homered in his return, helping the Los Angeles Angels to a 13-1 victory over the Texas Rangers. comes off Willson Contreras had to leave the Red Sox's win Wednesday after fouling a ball off his left foot. Contreras exits Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof left Thursday night's game after appearing to injure his right knee while making a sliding catch. exits after

League and Fantasy Outlook

The Marlins debut at their highest ranking of the season, while the Padres' fall continues in the latest Power Rankings ahead of the All-Star break. Marlins debut With the Phillies in playoff contention, interim manager Don Mattingly expressed interest in leading the club full time. interested managing Three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander, the oldest active player at, announced he will retire after the 2026 season. Verlander retire The Women's Professional Baseball League unveiled nicknames and logos for its inaugural season, with team names inspired by pioneering women. unveils nicknames Fantasy baseball managers can find advice for setting their Sunday lineups, with Joey Cantillo noted as being in a groove. Advice Sunday Griffin Jax is also highlighted for fantasy managers looking to set Saturday lineups. Advice Saturday Eric Karabell offers fantasy baseball insights on potential future performances. Fantasy insights The White Sox have identified three candidates for the No. 1 pick in the MLB amateur draft. White Sox