MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 14, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

All-Star Game Selections and Absences

The All-Star Game rosters saw several notable changes and absences. Kyle Schwarber of the Phillies as a replacement for Shohei Ohtani, while Riley Greene, Ben Rice, and Cody Bellinger will start for the AL. Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies earned a starting nod for the NL after securing his 11th victory. Zack Wheeler, the Phillies' ace, stating he felt "disrespected" by being overlooked multiple times. Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled pitching start due to knee irritation and. Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski, initially selected, was scratched due to arm fatigue and will also miss the game. Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera was named to the NL team as an injury replacement for Ohtani. Bo Bichette of the Mets was held out of the lineup for a second straight day and due to leg soreness and an ankle issue. Yankees star Cam Schlittler will attend but not pitch, opting to rest on his usual recovery day.

Player Injuries and Team Moves

Several teams over the past few days. Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left hand after being hit by a pitch on Sunday, according to manager Craig Albernaz. 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. Astros center fielder Brice Matthews exited his game with a knee injury after colliding with the wall. The Athletics fired pitching coach Scott Emerson amid a nine-game losing streak, with bullpen coach Dan Hubbs taking over on an interim basis. The Rangers placed veteran reliever Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list for the second time this season with a right shoulder injury. Mariners starting pitcher Emerson Hancock exited his start with a bruised finger, though the bullpen managed to secure the win. Brewers left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison has been placed on the 15-day injured list with tightness in his throwing forearm. Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz, who was slated to start at first base for the American League, went on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb sprain.

Player Milestones and Draft News

In other news, the Red Sox, going 9-0, their first such streak since 1977. Matt Olson became the Braves' "Iron Man" by playing in his 741st consecutive game, surpassing Dale Murphy. Jake McCarthy of the Giants hit his second inside-the-park home run of the season, though it wasn't enough to prevent his team's loss. The Miami Marlins out of Stanford in the eighth round of the amateur draft. The Giants also drafted Peyton Bonds, nephew of Barry Bonds, in the third round. Infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals are in agreement on an $112.5 million contract extension. In the Futures Game, Tampa Bay's Nathan Flewelling was named MVP as the American League defeated the National League 6-1. Rookie Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters hit for the cycle, the first for the team in nine years, and was subsequently named to the All-Star roster.

Home Run Derby and Other Stories

The Home Run Derby field is set with notable participants. Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami have been added to the eight-man field for the contest in Philadelphia. Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, drawing on their own experiences. Jordan Walker was crowned the 2026 Home Run Derby champion. Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays tied Shohei Ohtani's mark with his 22nd home run, setting a new record for a Japanese-born rookie in a season. Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly finds himself in a unique coaching situation at the All-Star Game, managing under his former team's replacement. In a legal matter, Phillies star Bryce Harper. The cleats Shohei Ohtani wore during the 2025 Tokyo series, featuring his signature and an image of his dog, Decoy. Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski showcased a special Pokémon-themed glove, complete with a Charizard card, for the All-Star Game. All-Stars are reportedly opposing a salary cap, but believe there is still time to find a deal.