Full All-Star rosters unveiled, including 26 first-timers
The full rosters for the 2026 Midsummer Classic are here! Major League Baseball announced the rosters (starters, pitchers and reserves) for the American League and National League on Saturday.
Yordan's 2nd HR of night, 29th of season is walk-off shot
HOUSTON -- The chants of “M-V-P! M-V-P!” grew louder with every step slugger Yordan Alvarez made toward home plate in the ninth inning Saturday night. Alvarez had already homered and driven in four runs to help the Astros wipe out a five-run deficit, but everybody inside Daikin Park was thinking
‘Must-see TV': ASG starter Caminero continues HR binge (11 in 11 games!)
HOUSTON -- Junior Caminero enjoys putting on a show. Fans who showed up early for Saturday’s game at Daikin Park got a preview of the fireworks that he would put on display at the plate just after he learned he'd been named a starter for the 2026 All-Star Game.
Trout becomes 3rd AL player elected to start 11 All-Star Games
ANAHEIM -- Angels superstar Mike Trout is finally an All-Star yet again. Trout was officially voted in as a starting outfielder on Saturday, marking his 12th career All-Star Game selection and the 11th time he’s been elected as a starter. Trout leads all active players in All-Star Game selections, but
Ohtani feeling 'considerably better,' eyeing Sunday return to lineup
LOS ANGELES -- Shohei Ohtani was out of Saturday's lineup as planned after exiting early due to some tightness in his right biceps the night before, but the two-way superstar could potentially be available to pinch-hit.
Harper, Schwarber among 5 to represent All-Star host Phillies
KANSAS CITY – Brandon Marsh has enjoyed one of the Phillies’ finest breakout seasons in recent memory. Jhoan Duran has been one of baseball’s best closers since he joined the team last summer. The baseball world has noticed.
'Very emotional time for me': Contreras apologizes for Nationals incident
ANAHEIM -- Willson Contreras didn't wait for a question.
All you need to know for Star-Spangled Sunday
What better way to celebrate America's 250th birthday weekend than with the national pastime all in one place? That's the idea behind NBC/Peacock's "Star-Spangled Sunday" on July 5, when the network will use its platforms (NBC, Peacock, NBCSN) to show all 15 MLB games on the schedule, with most of
11 stats and facts as 2026 All-Star Game rosters are revealed
It’ll be an outstanding group as always on the field for the All-Star Game this year, next Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. By definition, the All-Star Game always puts the game’s top players on display, of course, and this year is no exception. With full All-Star rosters announced
Colson's clutch HR sends White Sox to first win in Cleveland since '24
CLEVELAND -- You are Colson Montgomery. In 155 games since being called up by the White Sox to the Majors on July 4, 2025, in Colorado, you have hit 43 homers. The first one came on July 22 of last season and the most recent arrived in the eighth inning
Dodgers boast 4 ASG starters, tie MLB lead with 5 total reps
LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers have been one of the Majors' top teams through the first half, and accordingly, they will be well-represented at the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
First-timers Schlittler, Rice join Judge, Belli on All-Star team
NEW YORK – The Yankees will be well represented at the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game presented by Mastercard, which will be played July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, Cam Schlittler and Ben Rice were named American League All-Stars on Saturday. Judge was
Wetherholt sets tone as Cardinals again beat rivals at Wrigley
CHICAGO -- The boos started before the first pitch. By the end of the night, JJ Wetherholt had given Cubs fans even more reason to make that noise. One day after the Cardinals hung 17 runs on their longtime rivals, the rookie second baseman wasted no time setting the tone
Yamamoto earns ASG nod, then quiets Padres (yet again) with 10 K's in 7 scoreless
LOS ANGELES -- The last time Yoshinobu Yamamoto took the mound, he was backed by a season-high 15-run outburst in San Diego. The margin was much more narrow on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium, but it didn't matter because Yamamoto did his part by shutting down the Padres.
Cease, Varland, Guerrero join Clement as All-Stars; Vlad Jr. (lower back) to sit out
TORONTO – A breakout World Series appearance, emerging talent and an entire country as a voting base turned out to be a powerful combination for the Blue Jays when it came to the 2026 All-Star Game presented by Mastercard. On Saturday, four Blue Jays were announced as American League All-Stars,
For America's 250th, we're taking a road trip to highlight one baseball story from every state
Baseball is the national pastime for a reason. From coast to coast, north to south, each pocket of the country has its own unique connection to the sport. Here at MLB.com, in celebration of the semiquincentennial this weekend, we’ve been taking a summer road trip across America, featuring one baseball
Crew sending Opening Day battery to Philly as Miz, Contreras named All-Stars
PHOENIX – Jacob Misiorowski is 2-for-2 on All-Star appearances. The 24-year-old flamethrower has been selected to represent the Brewers in the 2026 All-Star Game Presented by Mastercard, marking an appearance in the Midsummer Classic in each of his first two seasons as a Major Leaguer. Heading into Saturday’s action, Misiorowski
For 3rd straight year, Skenes to represent Bucs at All-Star Game
WASHINGTON -- Putting together arguably their best first half in more than a decade, the Pirates were hopeful that more winning would correlate with sending more players to the All-Star Game. However, the only Pirate named to the National League All-Star team during Saturday night’s roster reveal was ace Paul
Baseball’s competitive balance issue, explained
MLB and the MLBPA held their first bargaining session on May 12 as both parties began working toward the next labor agreement. The CBA expires on Dec. 1. Competitive balance will be a focus during discussions, if not the primary issue. Here’s what you need to know about the state
Sale celebrates 10th All-Star nod with velo bump -- and 500th Braves K
ATLANTA -- Chris Sale gained his 10th All-Star selection and then spent the next couple of hours showing why he remains one of baseball’s elite pitchers. Braves manager Walt Weiss proudly told Sale about his latest selection and then watched the veteran southpaw do his thing during a 14-3 win
Injuries: Ohtani, Fried, Langeliers, Brewers, Trout, J-Rod
Stay up-to-date with all the latest news on injured players across Major League Baseball.
Traded together, Abrams, Wood come full circle with All-Star nods for Nats
WASHINGTON -- CJ Abrams and James Wood arrived in Washington, D.C., in August 2022 after headlining the blockbuster trade that sent sluggers Juan Soto and Josh Bell to the Padres. Now, Abrams and Wood are heading to the 2026 All-Star Game on July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia
Buxton sparks Twins' fireworks in return after 4-game absence
NEW YORK -- In his first at-bat since last Sunday, Byron Buxton set the tone for the Twins. Buxton, back in the lineup Saturday afternoon after a four-game absence due to a right hip impingement, hammered an RBI double on a two-strike pitch to spark a three-run first inning. Following
Suarez returns to Philly with all-time relief K's leader Chapman to represent Sox
ANAHEIM -- The Red Sox will have two representatives at the upcoming Midsummer Classic, as Major League Baseball officially announced the rosters for the 2026 All-Star Game ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Los Angeles Angels. A pair of standout left-handed pitchers will represent Boston on the American League squad.
TWIB: Sox sweep Yanks, Caminero signs up (and gears up) for Derby
Much was discussed in the latest episode of "This Week in Baseball," out now on MLB's X account, at MLB.com and on MLB.TV. Among the many topics discussed was Junior Caminero’s impressive power display -- the 22-year-old became the youngest player since at least 1900 to homer in six straight