MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 13, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

MLB All-Star Selections and Snubs

Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies will start the All-Star Game on Tuesday night, earning his nod after securing his 11th victory against the Detroit Tigers. Zack Wheeler, however, declined his All-Star invitation, stating he felt "disrespected" by being repeatedly overlooked for the honor. Rookie Kevin McGonigle of the Detroit Tigers will get to play in the All-Star Game in his hometown of Philadelphia play in the All-Star Game. The White Sox's Tristan Peters, who recently hit for the cycle, and Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski were also named to the All-Star rosters on Saturday named to the All-Star rosters. Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera was added to the National League All-Star team as an injury replacement for Shohei Ohtani added to the National League All-Star team. Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski has been scratched from his scheduled start and will miss the All-Star Game due to arm fatigue. Yankees star Cam Schlittler will attend the All-Star Game but will not pitch, opting to prioritize his recovery day after a start will not pitch.

Player Injuries and Roster Moves

Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left hand after being hit by a pitch on Sunday. The Arizona Diamondbacks placed right-hander Zac Gallen on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation; Gallen is 0-5 with an 8.24 ERA over his last eight starts placed on the injured list. Astros center fielder Brice Matthews exited his game on Sunday with a left knee injury after colliding with the wall. Mariners starting pitcher Emerson Hancock left his start in the second inning with a hand injury, though the bullpen managed to secure the win. Rangers reliever Chris Martin has been placed on the 15-day injured list for a second time with a right shoulder injury placed on the injured list. Mets infielder/designated hitter Mark Vientos will miss six to eight weeks with a fractured right hand. The Reds activated third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes off the injured list before their game Friday night against the Cubs. 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. 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. The Twins acquired right-handed reliever Tommy Nance from the Blue Jays for minor league catcher/third baseman Ryan Sprock, aiming to bolster their bullpen. Brewers left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison has been placed on the 15-day injured list with tightness in his throwing forearm placed on the injured list. Brewers signed free agent right-hander Bryse Wilson to address their injury-depleted pitching staff. Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right thumb sprain placed on the injured list. Bo Bichette was held out of the lineup by the New York Mets for a second consecutive day due to leg soreness and a right ankle issue, and he may miss time through the All-Star break held out of the lineup.

Team Performance and Streaks

The Red Sox completed a sweep of the Mets with a 3-2 victory on Sunday, marking their first 9-0 road trip since 1977. The Yankees completed a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals, highlighted by a 5-3 victory on Sunday where Ben Rice hit a two-run triple in the eighth inning to spark a rally. The Athletics, who have lost nine consecutive games, fired pitching coach Scott Emerson, with bullpen coach Dan Hubbs taking over on an interim basis. Braves first baseman Matt Olson played in his 741st consecutive game, surpassing Dale Murphy to become the franchise's new Iron Man. The Giants, despite Jake McCarthy's second leadoff inside-the-park home run of the season, lost to the Rockies 3-1 on Sunday lost to the Rockies.

Prospects and Draft News

Peyton Bonds, nephew of Barry Bonds, was drafted by the Giants in the third round of the MLB draft, having hit .352 with six home runs and 13 stolen bases for Rutgers this past season was drafted by the Giants. The Miami Marlins selected Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki out of Stanford in the eighth round of the amateur draft on Sunday. Tampa Bay's Nathan Flewelling was named the MVP of the MLB Futures Game on Sunday, leading the American League to a 6-1 victory over the National League was named the MVP. Eric Karabell provided insights on prospects to watch from the MLB draft and Futures Game for fantasy managers.

Home Run Derby and Milestones

The MLB Home Run Derby featured sluggers swinging for the fences, with Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami added to the eight-man field for the contest in Philadelphia on Monday added to the eight-man field. Stars who have competed in the Derby shared their experiences and advice for participants like Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber. Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hit his 22nd home run on Friday night, tying Shohei Ohtani's mark for the most by a Japanese-born rookie in a single season in the majors. 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 hit for the cycle.

Contract and Other News

Infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals have agreed to an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension, according to sources agreed to an eight-year contract extension. Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled pitching start on Friday due to ongoing left knee irritation and will skip the All-Star Game in hopes of being healthy for future starts. The cleats Shohei Ohtani wore during the 2025 Tokyo series, featuring his Kanji signature and a depiction of his dog, Decoy, are up for auction are up for auction. Fantasy baseball managers received advice for setting their lineups for Sunday's action, with Joey Cantillo noted as being in a good groove. The Red Sox's game against the Mets experienced a delayed start due to issues with the team plane, which was grounded for nearly 24 hours.