MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 13, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

All-Star Game News and Player Movements

The upcoming All-Star Game is seeing several notable changes to its rosters. Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies for the National League, while Kyle Schwarber will lead off for the NL as a replacement for Shohei Ohtani. Riley Greene, Ben Rice, and Cody Bellinger are set to start for the American League. However, several players have been scratched from the festivities. Zack Wheeler declined his All-Star invitation, stating he felt "disrespected" by earlier snubs. Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled start due to knee irritation and will miss the All-Star Game. Jacob Misiorowski of the Brewers has also been pulled due to arm fatigue, and Cam Schlittler of the Yankees will attend but not pitch. Nick Kurtz, slated to start at first base for the AL, has been placed on the injured list with a thumb sprain. Bo Bichette of the Mets is day-to-day with leg and ankle soreness and may miss time through the break. Mark Vientos of the Mets will be sidelined for six to eight weeks with a broken hand, and Blaze Alexander of the Orioles suffered a non-displaced fracture in his hand after being hit by a pitch. Chris Martin of the Rangers has been placed on the IL again with shoulder issues, and Zac Gallen of the Diamondbacks is on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation.

Team Performance and Notable Individual Achievements

The Boston Red Sox by sweeping the Mets, their first such streak since 1977. The New York Yankees also over the Nationals, with Ben Rice delivering a key late-game triple. In a unique offensive display, Jake McCarthy of the Giants hit his second inside-the-park home run of the season, though his team ultimately fell to the Rockies 3-1. The Athletics, meanwhile, are in a slump, having amidst a nine-game losing streak. Matt Olson of the Braves became the team's new "Iron Man" by playing in his 741st consecutive game, surpassing Dale Murphy.

Draft and Future Talent

The MLB draft continues to bring new talent into the fold. The Giants, who hit .352 with six home runs and 13 stolen bases for Rutgers. The Miami Marlins selected Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki in the eighth round. Fantasy managers are keeping an eye on emerging prospects, with reports highlighting players like Nathan Flewelling, who was named MVP of the MLB Futures Game, leading the AL to a 6-1 victory over the NL.

Contract News and Off-Field Developments

In contract news, infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals are in agreement on an extension worth $112.5 million over eight years. Bryce Harper has denied giving Fan Duel consent for the use of a personalized video, amid a lawsuit against the sportsbook. The Home Run Derby is set to feature sluggers like Kyle Schwarber and Munetaka Murakami. Kazuma Okamoto of the Blue Jays tied Shohei Ohtani's mark for home runs by a Japanese-born rookie with his 22nd blast. Tristan Peters of the White Sox achieved a rare feat by hitting for the cycle, the first for the franchise in nine years.

Player Injuries and Roster Adjustments

Several teams are dealing with significant player injuries. Emerson Hancock of the Mariners exited his start with a bruised finger. Brice Matthews of the Astros left a game with a knee injury after a collision with the wall. Kyle Harrison of the Brewers has been placed on the IL with forearm tightness, and the Rangers have again placed Chris Martin on the injured list with a shoulder injury.