MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 13, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

All-Star Game Updates and Snubs

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez for Tuesday night's game, fresh off his 11th victory against the Detroit Tigers. However, Phillies ace Zack Wheeler, stating he felt "disrespected" by multiple snubs. Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski has been scratched from his scheduled start and will miss the All-Star Game due to arm fatigue. Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz, who was slated to start at first base for the American League, was placed on the injured list with a thumb sprain. Shohei Ohtani and will skip the All-Star Game due to ongoing knee irritation. Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera was named to the NL All-Star team as an injury replacement for Ohtani. Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras to five games and will be eligible for the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby.

Home Run Derby Field Finalized

Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami have been added to the Home Run Derby field in Philadelphia. Stars who have thrived and faltered under the hometown spotlight and advice for Harper and Schwarber.

Player Injuries and Roster Moves

Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander after being hit by a pitch on Sunday. Mariners starting pitcher Emerson Hancock in the second inning with a bruised finger. Astros center fielder Brice Matthews left the game with a left knee injury after colliding with the wall. Diamondbacks placed right-hander Zac Gallen on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation. Rangers reliever Chris Martin was placed on the injured list again with a shoulder injury. Mets infielder Mark Vientos with a fractured right hand. Brewers left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison was placed on the injured list with forearm tightness. Jacob de Grom for the Rangers due to a glute and hip strain. Royals activated first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino from the injured list after his recovery from a fractured hamate bone. Twins reinstated catcher Jeffers from the injured list. Aaron Judge during the All-Star break. White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters, who recently hit for the cycle, and Dodgers LHP Justin Wrobleski were named to the All-Star rosters. Munetaka Murakami was reinstated from the IL by the White Sox.

Futures Game and Draft News

Tampa Bay's Nathan Flewelling was named MVP of the MLB Futures Game, leading the American League to a 6-1 victory over the National League. The Giants drafted Barry Bonds' nephew, Peyton Bonds, who hit .352 with six home runs and 13 stolen bases for Rutgers. The Miami Marlins drafted Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki out of Stanford in the eighth round.

Team Performance and Milestones

The Yankees of the Nationals, rallying from behind in each game, including a 5-3 victory on Sunday with Ben Rice's two-run triple in the eighth. The Red Sox with a 3-2 win over the Mets, their first such streak since 1977. Jake McCarthy of the Giants hit his second leadoff inside-the-park home run of the season, but the Rockies couldn't overcome it, losing 3-1. Braves first baseman Matt Olson, surpassing Dale Murphy as the franchise's new Iron Man. Eduardo Valencia in his MLB debut for the Tigers, honoring Venezuela.

Contract and Player News

Infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals are in agreement on an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension. Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe that he refused to play second base earlier this season.

Rookie and Japanese Baseball Notes

Toronto's Kazuma Okamoto, tying Shohei Ohtani's mark for the most by a Japanese-born rookie in a season. Rookie Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters hit for the cycle, the first for the franchise in nine years.