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Last updated: July 1, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

MLB News Briefing

All-Star Game Buzz & Managerial Milestones

As the All-Star break approaches, participation in the Home Run Derby is taking shape, though not without notable absences. Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong declined to participate in the event, a decision he also made last year. Meanwhile, Rays slugger Junior Caminero committed to the Derby, celebrating the news with a three-run homer in his fifth consecutive game. On the managerial front, Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts became the fastest manager in MLB history to reach 1,000 career wins, achieving the milestone in a victory over the Athletics.

Player Injuries & On-Field Incidents

Several teams are dealing with player injuries and on-field altercations. Giants third baseman Matt Chapman exited Tuesday's game with an abdominal strain and is scheduled for an MRI. In Boston, Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was ejected for the second consecutive game after a heated exchange with a pitcher, which resulted in multiple ejections. The Yankees continued to struggle, losing their sixth straight game as their offense managed only four hits in a 9-3 defeat to the Tigers, extending their season-long losing streak to six games as their bats remain cold.

League Initiatives & Special Tributes

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players' Association have joined forces for a significant charitable contribution. The two organizations announced a joint $1 million donation to aid in the recovery efforts following devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. In Milwaukee, fans gathered for a dedication ceremony honoring longtime broadcaster Bob Uecker, unveiling a giant downtown mural of the beloved announcer who passed away last year.

Player Decisions & Rookie Miscues

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will skip his scheduled start on Wednesday to receive additional rest, according to manager Dave Roberts. In a peculiar turn of events, Guardians rookie left fielder Cooper Ingle inadvertently allowed a run by tossing the live ball into the stands in the seventh inning, apparently miscounting the outs.