MLB Baseball 8 Hours

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

All-Star Snubs and Setbacks

The upcoming All-Star Game has seen some significant shakeups. Shohei Ohtani Friday due to left knee irritation and will miss the All-Star Game, hoping to be fully healthy. On a more positive note, Tristan Peters, fresh off a cycle for the White Sox, and Dodgers lefty Justin Wrobleski were named to the All-Star rosters Saturday. However, the Athletics' Nick Kurtz, an American League All-Star first baseman, landed on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb sprain.

Player Transactions and Injuries

The Cardinals have secured infielder JJ Wetherholt with an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension. The Milwaukee Brewers placed left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison on the 15-day injured list with forearm tightness. Meanwhile, Bo Bichette has been held out of the New York Mets lineup for a second consecutive day due to leg and ankle soreness, and.

Home Run Derby Field Takes Shape

The Home Run Derby field is now set with Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami for the contest in Philadelphia.

Draft Day Decisions

With the first 135 picks of the MLB draft now complete, questions remain about who truly made the most of the early selections. Fantasy managers looking to set their Sunday lineups can find advice for Joey Cantillo, who is in a groove.