MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 13, 2026, 8:32 AM ET

All-Star Selections and Snubs Shake Up Leagues

The upcoming MLB All-Star Game has seen several notable selections and withdrawals. Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies for the National League, fresh off his 11th victory. However, Phillies ace Zack Wheeler, stating he felt "disrespected" by multiple snubs. Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle, to Philadelphia as an American League All-Star. Meanwhile, Jacob Misiorowski of the Brewers has been scratched due to arm fatigue, and Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz, set to start at first base for the AL, went on the injured list with a thumb sprain. Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera and White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters were added as injury replacements on Friday. Shohei Ohtani was also scratched from the All-Star Game due to ongoing knee irritation, with Cardinals infielder JJ Wetherholt agreeing to an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension as a result. Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras had his suspension reduced to five games, allowing him to participate in the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby after an appeal.

Injuries Continue to Plague Teams

Several teams are dealing with significant injuries to key players. Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left hand after being hit by a pitch on Sunday and will be sidelined. Mariners starting pitcher Emerson Hancock exited Sunday's game in the second inning with a bruised finger, though the bullpen held strong. The Diamondbacks placed right-hander Zac Gallen on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation, marking an 0-5 record with an 8.24 ERA over his last eight starts. Astros center fielder Brice Matthews left Sunday's game with a left knee injury after colliding with the wall, and Rangers reliever Chris Martin was again placed on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder injury for the second time. Mets infielder/designated hitter Mark Vientos will miss six to eight weeks with a fractured right hand from an incident. Jacob de Grom will miss his next start for the Rangers due to a glute and hip strain, with the team hoping he can avoid the injured list with rest.

Draft Day Surprises and Milestones

The MLB draft saw some interesting selections, including Barry Bonds' nephew, Peyton, who was drafted by the Giants in the third round. Peyton Bonds hit .352 with six home runs and 13 stolen bases for Rutgers this past season in college. The Miami Marlins drafted Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki out of Stanford in the eighth round on Sunday as part of their draft strategy. In a notable performance, Tampa Bay's Nathan Flewelling was named the MVP of the MLB Futures Game on Sunday, leading the American League to a 6-1 win over the National League.

Team Performance and Streaks Highlight Week

The New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals, with Ben Rice's two-run triple in the eighth inning powering a 5-3 victory on Sunday, marking their third rally from an eighth-inning deficit in the series to secure the sweep. The Boston Red Sox capped off their first 9-0 road trip since 1977 with a 3-2 victory over the Mets on Sunday, continuing a strong stretch of play. Braves first baseman Matt Olson played in his 741st consecutive game, passing Dale Murphy to become the franchise's new Iron Man in that category.

Notable Player Achievements and Transactions

Rookie Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters hit for the cycle on Friday night, becoming the first player in franchise history to achieve the feat in nine years. His teammate, Munetaka Murakami, was reinstated from the IL on Friday after being sidelined by a strained right hamstring and is expected to play. The Royals activated first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino from the injured list on Friday after he missed over three weeks with a fractured right hamate bone to bolster the lineup. Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe strongly denied a report that he refused to play second base earlier this season, calling the retracted report "B.S." during an interview. Aaron Judge will have his injured rib tested during the All-Star break, with the Yankees hopeful the results indicate healing for the star outfielder. 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 MLB history with his blast. Eduardo Valencia made history Thursday with a home run in his first plate appearance for the Tigers, then expressed emotion while thanking his family and Venezuela following the achievement. The Twins acquired right-handed reliever Tommy Nance from the Blue Jays for minor league catcher/third baseman Ryan Sprock.