MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 12, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

All-Star Game Selections and Withdrawals

Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies has been named an All-Star starter, set to pitch Tuesday night. He is coming off a win against the Detroit Tigers, his 11th of the season. However, Phillies ace Zack Wheeler declined his All-Star invitation, stating he felt "disrespected" by being overlooked earlier. Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski has been scratched due to arm fatigue and will miss the All-Star Game. Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez will also sit out the Midsummer Classic with a left groin strain, landing on the 15-day injured list. Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled start Friday due to knee irritation and will skip the All-Star Game hoping to be healthy. Yankees star Cam Schlittler will attend the All-Star Game but will not pitch, opting to rest after his last start will not pitch in the All-Star Game. Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera was added to the NL roster as a replacement for Ohtani was named Friday to the National League All-Star team.

Injuries Continue to Mount Across the League

The Astros center fielder Brice Matthews left Sunday's game against the Rangers after colliding with the wall, sustaining a left knee injury left the game against the Rangers. The Arizona Diamondbacks placed starter Zac Gallen on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation; he is 0-5 with an 8.24 ERA in his last eight starts. The Rangers have again placed reliever Chris Martin on the injured list with a right shoulder injury placed veteran reliever Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list. Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz, an AL All-Star first base selection, was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right thumb sprain went on the 10-day injured list Saturday. Brewers left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison has been placed on the 15-day injured list with forearm tightness has gone on the 15-day injured list. Mets infielder Mark Vientos will miss six to eight weeks with a fractured right hand. Reds third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes was activated off the injured list before Friday's game against the Cubs was activated off the injured list. Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino was activated from the injured list Friday after missing over three weeks with a fractured right hamate bone activated first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino from the injured list. 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. Aaron Judge will have his injured rib examined during the All-Star break, with the Yankees hopeful for positive results. Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof exited Thursday's game against the Tigers after appearing to injure his right knee on a sliding catch.

Contract Extensions and Notable Player Achievements

Infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals have agreed to an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension are in agreement on an eight-year, $112.5 million contract. Braves first baseman Matt Olson played in his 741st consecutive game, surpassing Dale Murphy for the franchise's Iron Man streak. Rookie Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters hit for the cycle Friday night, the first White Sox player to do so in nine years hit for the cycle Friday night. Peters was also named to the All-Star roster Saturday were named to the All-Star rosters Saturday. Toronto's Kazuma Okamoto hit his 22nd home run Friday night, tying Shohei Ohtani's mark for the most by a Japanese-born rookie in a single season. Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe strongly denied a report that he refused to play second base earlier this season, calling the report "B.S." denies 'BS'. Eduardo Valencia made history Thursday with a home run in his first MLB plate appearance for the Tigers made history Thursday with a home run.

Home Run Derby Field and Other News

Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami have been added to the Home Run Derby field in Philadelphia have been named as participants in the Home Run Derby. Phillies star Bryce Harper will also compete in the Home Run Derby in front of his home crowd. 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 had his suspension reduced from seven games to five. The Giants drafted Peyton Bonds, nephew of Barry Bonds, in the third round. Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle will have the opportunity to play in the All-Star Game in his hometown of Philadelphia. The Brewers signed free agent right-hander Bryse Wilson to bolster their pitching staff. The Twins acquired right-handed reliever Tommy Nance from the Blue Jays for minor league catcher/third baseman Ryan Sprock.