MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 11, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

All-Star Game and Home Run Derby News

Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled pitching start Friday due to continued left knee irritation and will skip the All-Star Game, aiming to be in a better place Ohtani scratched. Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera was named an All-Star replacement for Ohtani. Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez will miss the All-Star Game after landing on the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain. Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras had his suspension reduced to five games and can participate in the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami will participate in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia. Bryce Harper will also compete in the Home Run Derby in his hometown. Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker announced he will also participate in the Home Run Derby. Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz, slated to start at first base for the AL, went on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb sprain. Tigers All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler left Wednesday's game with an injured right hand. Alan Porter will be the umpire crew chief for the All-Star Game.

Player Milestones and Transactions

Infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals agreed to an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension. Toronto's Kazuma Okamoto hit his 22nd home run Friday, tying Shohei Ohtani for the most by a Japanese-born rookie in a season. Rookie Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters hit for the cycle Friday, the first White Sox player to do so in nine years. Peters, who recently hit for the cycle, and Dodgers LHP Justin Wrobleski were named to the All-Star rosters Saturday. Braves first baseman Matt Olson played in his 741st consecutive game, passing Dale Murphy as the franchise's Iron Man. Three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander announced he will retire after the 2026 season. Eduardo Valencia made history Thursday with a home run in his first MLB plate appearance for the Tigers.

Injury Updates and Roster Moves

Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison went on the 15-day injured list with tightness in his throwing forearm. Bo Bichette was held out of the lineup for a second straight day due to soreness and may sit through the All-Star break. Mets infielder/designated hitter Mark Vientos will miss six to eight weeks with a fractured right hand. Jacob de Grom will miss his next start for the Rangers because of a glute and hip strain, but the team hopes he can avoid the injured list. The Royals activated first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino from the injured list Friday after missing over three weeks with a fractured right hamate bone Pasquantino activated. The Twins acquired right-handed reliever Tommy Nance from the Blue Jays for minor league catcher/third baseman Ryan Sprock. Aaron Judge will have his injured rib imaged during the All-Star break as the Yankees remain cautious. Munetaka Murakami was reinstated from the IL by the White Sox on Friday after being sidelined by a strained right hamstring Murakami reinstated. Red Sox catcher Willson Contreras left Wednesday's game after fouling a ball off his left foot. The Brewers said an MRI revealed a new injury to Brandon Woodruff's shoulder. The Red Sox arrived at Citi Field just over two hours before their scheduled game against the Mets after their plane was grounded for nearly 24 hours. Third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes was activated off the injured list by the Reds before their game Friday night Hayes activated. The Brewers signed free agent right-hander Bryse Wilson to help their injury-depleted pitching staff. The Twins reinstated catcher Jeffers from the IL after a two-month absence Jeffers reinstated. Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe denied a report that he refused to play second base earlier this season. Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof left Thursday night's game after appearing to injure his right knee on a sliding catch. Mike Trout came off the injured list Wednesday and homered in his return, helping the Los Angeles Angels to a 13-1 victory.

Draft and Team Analysis

The first 135 picks of the MLB draft are complete, with analysis on winners and losers. The White Sox have identified three candidates for the No. 1 pick in the MLB amateur draft. Fantasy baseball managers can find advice for setting lineups on Sunday and Saturday, with Griffin Jax looking to continue his performance and Joey Cantillo in a groove. Eric Karabell offered insights for fantasy baseball managers regarding potential future performances. Fantasy baseball managers can also look at second-half schedule implications for potential player moves. The Marlins debuted at their highest ranking of 2026, while the Padres' fall continued in the latest Power Rankings. The article also discusses ideal trade deadline additions for every MLB team, including hypothetical moves for elite pitchers and potential trades within the NL East. Interim manager Don Mattingly expressed interest in managing the Phillies full-time. Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Wednesday before the Giants broke it up with a single.