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Last updated: July 11, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

All-Star News and Injury Updates

Shohei Ohtani has been scratched from his pitching start due to ongoing left knee irritation and will miss the All-Star Game. Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera was named as an injury replacement for Ohtani on the National League squad. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers placed left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison on the 15-day injured list with forearm tightness gone on the 15-day injured list.

Player Milestones and Contract News

Chicago White Sox rookie Tristan Peters hit for the cycle Friday night, becoming the first player in franchise history to accomplish the feat in nine years hit for the cycle Friday night. In Toronto, Kazuma Okamoto tied Shohei Ohtani's mark with his 22nd home run as a rookie ties Ohtani for the most. Braves first baseman Matt Olson played in his 741st consecutive game, passing Dale Murphy as the team's new Iron Man. In other news, infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals are reportedly in agreement on an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension are in agreement on an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension.

Home Run Derby Participants

Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami have been named to the Home Run Derby named as participants in the Home Run Derby. They round out the eight-man field for the contest scheduled for Monday in Philadelphia.