MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: July 8, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

All-Star Buzz and Injury Updates

The MLB All-Star Game is getting closer, with some big names returning from the injured list. Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout was activated Wednesday, rejoining the team just in time for the festivities in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, the Home Run Derby field is taking shape, with Royals slugger Jac Caglianone set to participate. Caglianone has hit nine of his 14 homers in June and leads MLB in average home run distance. The Derby will feature a slugger from Philadelphia's own backyard, as the Phillies' Kyle Schwarber is also expected to swing for the fences.

However, injuries continue to plague several teams. Boston Red Sox catcher Willson Contreras after fouling a ball off his left foot. The Milwaukee Brewers announced an MRI revealed a new anterior capsule injury for pitcher Brandon Woodruff, and the team is seeking a second opinion after initially diagnosing inflammation. Tigers All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler also left his game with a right hand injury.

Pitching Performances and Milestone Moments

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants. Heliot Ramos broke up the no-hit bid with a line-drive single to center field. In a notable milestone, three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander after the 2026 season. Verlander, currently the oldest active player at, is a future Hall of Famer, marking the end of an era for elite pitchers.

Elsewhere, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler with 14 strikeouts on a day when he was notably left off the All-Star replacement list. Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn Tuesday, driving in 10 runs on three home runs in a 12-4 victory. The New York Yankees, meanwhile by striking out 17 times in a 6-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, becoming the first American League team to achieve that mark in consecutive nine-inning games.

Draft Prospects and League News

The White Sox are narrowing down their options for the No. 1 pick in the MLB amateur draft, focusing on three candidates: UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey, and Texas high school shortstop Grady Emers. The Women's Professional Baseball League unveiled its team nicknames and logos on Wednesday, with each of the four teams drawing inspiration from pioneering women ahead of their inaugural season. Colorado's Triple-A pitcher Domingo Acevedo for a positive PED test under the minor league drug program. Longtime MLB pitcher and coach Phil Regan.