MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 16, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

All-Star Game Dominance and Player Transactions

The American League over the National League in the All-Star Game, with starting pitcher Dylan Cease and 10 relievers combining for a dominant 15-strikeout shutout. relievers silence in the win. Junior Caminero, the Rays' third baseman and exited the game in the third inning, while Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander suffered a fractured hand after being hit by a pitch. Cristopher Sanchez of the Phillies was named the starting pitcher for the NL, though he was ultimately replaced by Kyle Schwarber, who.

In significant player movement, the Reds have reached a seven-year, $105 million extension with All-Star right-hander Chase Burns, who is 11-1 with a 2.54 ERA this season. The Brewers for Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. and lefty Colton Gordon, sending minor league outfielder Jadyn Fielder to Houston. The White Sox reportedly with their No. 1 draft pick, Roch Cholowsky.

Player News, Fantasy Outlook, and League Matters

Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers will be in the lineup for the upcoming series against the Yankees, despite having fluid drained from his left knee. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Ohtani's availability. In a notable fantasy baseball development, Jordan Walker, and he hopes his victory inspires more Black youth to play baseball. Fantasy managers are also advised to consider specific waiver wire pickups based on upcoming schedules.

The MLBPA has ripped the salary cap ad campaign as "perverse," and All-Stars like Paul Skenes, Juan Soto, and Bryce Harper, though they believe there is time to find a deal to avoid conflict. Discussions regarding MLB's participation in the 2028 Olympics are reportedly facing hurdles with the MLBPA. Separately, a set of 21 presidential autographed baseballs sold for $3,055,000 at auction.

Prospects, Drafts, and Emerging Talent

The future of MLB is being shaped by recent draft classes and emerging prospects. Kiley McDaniel has for all 30 MLB teams following the draft, and also provided a recap of the 2026 draft class for all 30 teams, identifying the best picks. Eric Karabell's prospect watch highlights players whose impact is on the horizon, noting that "the future is not quite now." The Marlins in the eighth round of the amateur draft.

The Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski, featuring a Charizard card. The Dodgers are planning a bobblehead giveaway to celebrate an unconventional catch by one of their players. Meanwhile, the Athletics have fired pitching coach Scott Emerson amid a nine-game losing streak.

Team Performances and Notable Individual Feats

The Boston Red Sox, their first since 1977, capping it with a 3-2 victory over the Mets. This successful road swing follows a period where the Red Sox have been on a winning streak since trading Jaylen Brown. The Giants, despite Jake McCarthy's second inside-the-park home run of the season, lost to the Rockies 3-1 on Sunday. The Athletics amidst their nine-game slide.