MLB Baseball 3 Days

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

All-Star Game Selections and Snubs

Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies will start Tuesday night's All-Star Game after securing his 11th victory against the Detroit Tigers. Zack Wheeler, however, declined his All-Star invitation, feeling "disrespected" by being overlooked multiple times. Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle will get the chance to play in his hometown of Philadelphia as a member of the American League team. Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his pitching start due to knee irritation and will miss the All-Star Game, with Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera named as an injury replacement. Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski has been scratched from his start and will miss the All-Star Game with arm fatigue. Yankees star Cam Schlittler will attend the All-Star Game but will not pitch, opting to rest on his recovery day.

Prospects and Draft News

The MLB draft and Futures Game provided a glimpse into the future, with Eric Karabell reporting on prospects fantasy managers should know. Peyton Bonds, nephew of Barry Bonds, was drafted by the Giants in the third round after hitting .352 with six home runs and 13 stolen bases for Rutgers. The Miami Marlins selected Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki out of Stanford in the eighth round. Nathan Flewelling of Tampa Bay was named MVP of the MLB Futures Game, leading the American League to a 6-1 victory over the National League.

Player Performances and Milestones

Jake McCarthy hit his second inside-the-park home run of the season, though the Giants still managed to defeat the Rockies 3-1. The Red Sox completed a sweep of the Mets with a 3-2 victory, marking their first 9-0 road trip since 1977. Ben Rice's two-run triple in the eighth inning helped the Yankees secure a 5-3 victory over the Nationals, completing a three-game sweep. Braves first baseman Matt Olson played in his 741st consecutive game, surpassing Dale Murphy as the franchise's new Iron Man. Eduardo Valencia hit a home run in his first MLB plate appearance for the Tigers, honoring Venezuela. Kazuma Okamoto tied Shohei Ohtani's mark with his 22nd home run, the most by a Japanese-born rookie in a season. Tristan Peters hit for the cycle for the White Sox, the first time since Abreu achieved the feat.

Injuries and Roster Moves

The Athletics have fired pitching coach Scott Emerson amid a nine-game losing streak, with bullpen coach Dan Hubbs taking over on an interim basis. Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left hand after being hit by a pitch. Mariners starting pitcher Emerson Hancock exited his start with a hand injury. The Diamondbacks placed right-hander Zac Gallen on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation. Astros center fielder Brice Matthews left his game with a left knee injury after crashing into the wall. Bo Bichette was held out of the Mets lineup for a second straight day due to leg and ankle soreness, and may miss time through the All-Star break. Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras had his suspension reduced to five games and will participate in the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. Mets infielder/designated hitter Mark Vientos will miss six to eight weeks with a fractured right hand. The Rangers placed veteran reliever Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list with a shoulder injury. Jacob de Grom will miss his next start for the Rangers due to a glute and hip strain. The Royals activated first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino from the injured list after he missed over three weeks with a fractured hamate bone. The Twins acquired reliever Tommy Nance from the Blue Jays. The Brewers signed veteran right-hander Bryse Wilson to bolster their pitching staff. The Reds activated Ke'Bryan Hayes off the injured list and placed McLain on the IL. The White Sox reinstated Munetaka Murakami from the IL after a hamstring strain.

Home Run Derby and Other News

The Home Run Derby is set to feature sluggers swinging for the fences. Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami have been added to the Home Run Derby participant list. Stars who have excelled or faltered in the Derby shared their stories and advice. Shohei Ohtani's cleats from the 2025 Tokyo series, featuring his Kanji signature and his dog Decoy, are up for auction. Infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals have agreed to an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension. Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe strongly denied a report that he refused to play second base earlier this season. Aaron Judge will have his injured rib imaged during the All-Star break, with the Yankees hopeful for positive results. Alan Porter has been named the umpire crew chief for the All-Star Game.