MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: July 14, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

All-Star Game Buzz Heats Up

The MLB All-Star Game is drawing closer, with Kyle Schwarber set to lead off for the National League as a replacement for Shohei Ohtani. Three new starters have also been announced for the American League: Riley Greene, Ben Rice, and Cody Bellinger will start. Meanwhile, interim Phillies manager Don Mattingly finds himself in a unique position, coaching under his former Dodgers replacement while managing against his ex-boss with the Blue Jays is coaching. Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski showed off a unique Pokémon-themed glove featuring a Charizard card during the event showed off.

Player Performances and Records Shine

Jordan Walker has been crowned the 2026 Home Run Derby champion has been crowned, and he hopes his victory will encourage more Black youth to pursue baseball. The star power in MLB is undeniable, with players like Miz, Schwarber, and Ohtani contributing to the league's current momentum are why. In a separate record-breaking sale, a rare 1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani rookie card privately sold for an astonishing $3.365 million sold for.

MLB Faces Internal and External Challenges

Disagreements between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association are creating hurdles for the league's potential participation in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are creating hurdles. The MLBPA has also publicly criticized the league's "Level the Field" ad campaign advocating for a salary cap, calling it "perverse" has ripped. Phillies star Bryce Harper has denied giving Fan Duel consent for a personalized fan video, amidst accusations that the sportsbook took advantage of a customer has denied. The 2026 MLB draft recap has been released, with analyses of each team's draft class available has been released. Experts are also offering predictions and live updates for the All-Star Game, highlighting desired matchups are offering.