MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 12, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

AL East Powerhouses Continue Dominance

The New York Yankees of the Washington Nationals, securing a 5-3 victory on Sunday thanks to Ben Rice's eighth-inning, two-run triple. This marked a series where the Yankees, rallying from behind in the eighth inning or later in all three contests. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox, finishing a perfect 9-0 away stretch with a 3-2 win over the New York Mets on Sunday. This is the Red Sox's since 1977, highlighting their strong early season performance.

All-Star Game Preparations and Injury Concerns

As the All-Star break approaches, several players and faced injury setbacks. Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Cristopher Sanchez for the National League, following an 11th win on Saturday. However, the American League will be without several key players. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz, slated to start, was placed on the injured list with a thumb sprain, while Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers was scratched from his pitching start due to knee irritation and will. Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski also due to arm fatigue. On the injury front, Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander after being hit by a pitch, and Astros center fielder Brice Matthews exited with a knee injury after a collision with the wall. The Rangers also placed veteran reliever Chris Martin back on the injured list with a shoulder issue for the second time.

Home Run Derby Field Takes Shape and Player Milestones

The Home Run Derby participants were finalized, with Philadelphia's Bryce Harper and the White Sox's Munetaka Murakami earning spots in the eight-man field. Harper will compete in front of his hometown crowd at Citizens Bank Park. In other news, Braves first baseman Matt Olson, playing in his 741st consecutive game, surpassing Dale Murphy's franchise record. The Giants drafted Peyton Bonds, nephew of Barry Bonds, in the third round after he for Rutgers.

Notable Performances and Roster Moves

The MLB Futures Game saw Tampa Bay's Nathan Flewelling named MVP as the American League defeated the National League 6-1. The White Sox's Tristan Peters, who recently hit for the cycle, was also named an All-Star, becoming the first White Sox player to achieve the cycle in nine years. On the roster front, the Cardinals and infielder JJ Wetherholt. The Reds activated third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes from the injured list, while placing McLain on the 10-day IL. The Royals activated first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino from the injured list after he missed over three weeks with a fractured hamate bone on Friday. The Twins also acquired reliever Tommy Nance from the Blue Jays.

Injury Updates and Player News

Several teams continued to deal with injuries. The Arizona Diamondbacks placed starting pitcher Zac Gallen on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation, as he has struggled recently with an 0-5 record and an 8.24 ERA over his last eight starts. The Mets saw infielder/designated hitter Mark Vientos, sidelining him for six to eight weeks. The Red Sox's Ranger Suarez will miss the All-Star Game due to a left groin strain, landing him on the 15-day injured list. Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe denied a report that he refused to play second base earlier this season, calling the story "B.S."