MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 13, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

All-Star Selections and Snubs Heat Up

Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies for Tuesday night's game, fresh off his 11th victory against the Detroit Tigers. Zack Wheeler, however, stating he felt "disrespected" by multiple snubs. The Detroit Tigers' Kevin McGonigle, will head home as an AL All-Star for the game in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, the Athletics' Nick Kurtz, set to start at first base for the American League, was placed on the injured list with a thumb sprain, and the Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski has been scratched from the All-Star Game due to arm fatigue. Shohei Ohtani was also scratched from his pitching start and will miss 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.

Player Milestones and Emerging Talent Shine

The Chicago White Sox celebrated rookie Tristan Peters, who hit for the cycle on Friday night, becoming the first player in franchise history to achieve the feat in nine years. Peters, who also on Saturday, was reinstated from the injured list Friday after being sidelined by a hamstring strain. In Toronto, Kazuma Okamoto with his 22nd home run of the season, the most by a Japanese-born rookie. Braves first baseman Matt Olson, playing in his 741st consecutive game. The Giants drafted Peyton Bonds, nephew of Barry Bonds, in the third round, with Peyton hitting .352 with six home runs and 13 stolen bases for Rutgers. The Miami Marlins selected Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki in the eighth round.

Injuries Continue to Impact Teams

Several teams over the past three days. Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left hand after being hit by a pitch. The Diamondbacks placed right-hander Zac Gallen, who is 0-5 with an 8.24 ERA over his last eight starts, on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation. Astros center fielder Brice Matthews left the game with a knee injury after crashing into the wall, while Mariners starting pitcher Emerson Hancock exited his start early with a bruised finger. The Rangers have again placed reliever Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list with a shoulder injury, and Jacob de Grom will miss his next start due to a glute and hip strain. The Mets will be without infielder/designated hitter Mark Vientos for six to eight weeks due to a fractured hand.

Clubhouse Performances and Trade Deadline Buzz

The Red Sox with a 3-2 victory over the Mets on Sunday, their first such trip since 1977. The Yankees secured a three-game sweep over the Nationals, with Ben Rice's eighth-inning triple sealing a 5-3 victory on Sunday. Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe about refusing a position change, calling it "B.S." The Cardinals and infielder JJ Wetherholt are in agreement on an extension worth $112.5 million over eight years. The Brewers signed veteran right-hander Bryse Wilson to bolster their injury-depleted pitching staff.

Futures Game Standouts and Derby Participants

The MLB Futures Game saw Tampa Bay's Nathan Flewelling named MVP as the American League defeated the National League 6-1. Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami were added to the Home Run Derby field, rounding out the eight participants. Willson Contreras to five games and will participate in the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. Eduardo Valencia made history with a home run in his MLB debut for the Tigers, honoring Venezuela.