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Last updated: July 14, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

All-Star Game Updates and Rosters

The National League will feature Kyle Schwarber leading off as the replacement for Shohei Ohtani, while Ben Rice, Cody Bellinger, and Riley Greene will start for the American League. Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies has been named the starter for Tuesday night's All-Star Game. Zack Wheeler has declined his All-Star nod, stating he felt "disrespected" by multiple snubs. Iván Herrera was added to the NL roster as an injury replacement for Shohei Ohtani. Jacob Misiorowski of the Brewers will miss the All-Star Game due to arm fatigue. Bo Bichette of the Mets is experiencing leg and ankle soreness and may miss time through the All-Star break. Nick Kurtz, set to start at first base for the AL, has been placed on the injured list with a thumb sprain. Shohei Ohtani has been scratched from his scheduled start due to knee irritation and will also miss the All-Star Game.

Player and Team News

The Red Sox concluded a remarkable 9-0 road trip with a 3-2 victory over the Mets, marking their first perfect road swing of that length since 1977. 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. Blaze Alexander of the Orioles suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left hand after being hit by a pitch. Zac Gallen of the Diamondbacks has been placed on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation. Brice Matthews of the Astros exited Sunday's game with a left knee injury after colliding with the wall. Chris Martin of the Rangers has been placed on the injured list again due to a shoulder injury. Kyle Harrison of the Brewers has landed on the 15-day injured list with forearm tightness. Emerson Hancock of the Mariners exited his start with a bruised finger, though the bullpen managed the remainder of the game.

Futures and Draft Insights

Rintaro Sasaki, a Japanese slugger, was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the eighth round of the amateur draft. Peyton Bonds, nephew of Barry Bonds, was selected by the Giants in the third round of the draft. Infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals have agreed to an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension. The MLB Futures Game saw Nathan Flewelling of Tampa Bay named MVP as the American League defeated the National League 6-1. Fantasy managers should note promising prospects from the MLB draft and Futures Game.

Player Milestones and Notables

Jake McCarthy of the Giants hit his second inside-the-park home run of the season, though his team ultimately lost to the Rockies 3-1. Kazuma Okamoto of the Blue Jays hit his 22nd home run, tying Shohei Ohtani's mark for the most by a Japanese-born rookie in a single season. Tristan Peters of the White Sox hit for the cycle, becoming the first player in franchise history to do so in nine years. Peters, who recently achieved the cycle, was also named to the All-Star roster.

Other News and Notes

The Yankees completed a three-game sweep of the Nationals, with Ben Rice's late-game triple being a key factor in their comeback victory. Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly will coach under his Dodgers replacement at the All-Star Game, facing his former Blue Jays boss. Bryce Harper stated he did not authorize Fan Duel's use of a personalized video he created. Kyle Schwarber and Munetaka Murakami have been added to the Home Run Derby field. The cleats Shohei Ohtani wore during the 2025 Tokyo series, featuring his Kanji signature and an image of his dog, are notable memorabilia. Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski showcased a special Pokémon-themed All-Star Game glove. Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle will participate in the All-Star Game in his hometown. Yankees star Cam Schlittler will attend the All-Star Game but will not pitch, opting to prioritize his recovery schedule. Stars who have performed well and struggled in the Home Run Derby shared advice for Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber.