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Last updated: August 15, 2026, 2:35 AM ET

2028 MLB All-Star Game

San Francisco has been selected to host the 2028 MLB All-Star Game. This marks the return of the Midsummer Classic to Oracle Park, which previously hosted the event in 2007. The announcement ensures a significant baseball event will be held in the Bay Area Player News and Injuries

Several players are dealing with injuries and roster moves across the league. Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is day-to-day with left knee soreness after leaving Friday's game early. Pirates third baseman Nick Gonzalez is also day-to-day after suffering a facial contusion when struck by a pitch on the helmet. The Brewers placed right-hander Abner Uribe on the 15-day injured list due to a forearm flexor strain. In more significant news, Athletics reliever Justin Sterner underwent season-ending right knee surgery.

Notable Player Performances and Roster Changes

Kyle Schwarber smashed two home runs into the corn to stretch his major-league-leading total to, and the Phillies won 7-1 over the Twins at the Field of Dreams movie site in Iowa. In other player news, Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams, an NL All-Star starter this season, is moving to second base, a decision manager Blake Butera described as "the best thing for our team " Toronto Blue Jays' six-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Friday night's 3-1 victory over the Yankees and was evaluated for a concussion following a collision at third base with New York rookie shortstop Georg.

Contractual Situations and League History

Shohei Ohtani likely would not exercise a "key man" clause that would allow him to opt out of his contract if Mark Walter sold the Dodgers, a source told ESPN. In league history, former Met Butch Huskey, who played seven major league seasons and was one of the last players to wear No. 42 before it was permanently retired, has died. He was. The Field of Dreams game was preceded by a special ceremony featuring 26 Hall of Fame inductees emerging from the corn, echoing a memorable scene from the film.

Pitching Updates

Jacob deGrom left Thursday night's start against the Angels after two innings because of right triceps fatigue.