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Full All-Star rosters unveiled, including 26 first-timers

July 4, 2026

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.

All you need to know for Star-Spangled Sunday on NBC/Peacock

@ByJasonFoster
3:13 AM EDT

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" today, when the network will use its platforms (NBC, Peacock, NBCSN) to show all 15 MLB games on the schedule, with most of them exclusively

On 32nd b-day, Ohtani returns to LA lineup after missing 1 game

3:17 PM EDT

After missing Saturday’s game due to right biceps tightness, Shohei Ohtani was back in the Dodgers’ lineup, batting leadoff as Los Angeles' DH against the Padres at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, which is also the two-way superstar’s 32nd birthday.

Not one, but TWO diving grabs for Griffin -- and the go-ahead hit!

4:36 PM EDT

WASHINGTON -- The Pirates have eased Konnor Griffin back into the mix in the 10 days since he returned from the IL, though manager Don Kelly yielded on Sunday morning that "we're getting there" in terms of his usual workload. Well, after the show he put on Sunday afternoon in

Ryan's 7-inning gem leads Twins to 1st series win in Bronx in 12 years

@jared_greenspan
an hour ago

NEW YORK -- In a game that saw the Twins lose their All-Star center fielder to injury, the club’s other All-Star representative was at his very best. Byron Buxton departed Sunday’s game in the first inning after reaggravating the right hip injury that caused him to miss four games earlier

Chisholm exits with toe discomfort, will be reassessed Monday

4:16 PM EDT

NEW YORK – Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. left Sunday’s game against the Twins after five innings because of right big toe discomfort. X-rays on the toe were negative, and Chisholm will be reassessed Monday, the Yankees announced.

'Definitely grateful': Harper on All-Star selection in Philly

3:11 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY -- Bryce Harper has heard the word “elite” too many times to remember the past several months. Is he? Isn’t he?

McLean bounces back after rough 1st, then Mets survive late scare

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ATLANTA -- Nolan McLean's latest start did not begin swimmingly. It ended up in a much better place. McLean allowed three first-inning runs to the Braves at Truist Park on Sunday, putting the Mets in an early hole. But beginning with a double play to end that inning, McLean retired

J-Rod 'progressing each day' with on-field activity; Canzone gets extra rest

4:34 PM EDT

SEATTLE -- Two days removed from being hit in the head by a throw, Julio Rodríguez was back in the outfield at T-Mobile Park on Sunday afternoon, playing catch ahead of the Mariners’ final home game of the first half against the Blue Jays. Rodríguez exited the Mariners’ game against

Murakami set for rehab assignment, could return before All-Star break

1:55 PM EDT

CLEVELAND -- The city of Charlotte and Truist Field, home of the White Sox Triple-A affiliate, soon will have liftoff courtesy of Munetaka Murakami. Although he was scheduled to test his running one more time Sunday, the White Sox first baseman was set to leave Monday to join the Knights

With Woodruff on IL, Brewers assess rotation options ahead of grueling stretch

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3:57 PM EDT

PHOENIX -- Brandon Woodruff sat in the Brewers’ clubhouse inside of Chase Field on Sunday morning in good spirits, but he did so as a member of the injured list, having been placed on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation.

Pérez exits after 92 mph liner from Soto hits arm

4:00 PM EDT

ATLANTA -- Martín Pérez’s attempt to salvage a rough start was ended by a Juan Soto comebacker. Pérez made an immediate exit after his left forearm was struck by Soto’s 92 mph liner during the fifth inning of Sunday afternoon’s game against the Mets at Truist Park. The Braves’ left-hander

Buxton aggravates hip injury, exits after first caught-stealing since '24

@jared_greenspan
3:12 PM EDT

NEW YORK -- Twins center fielder Byron Buxton left Sunday’s game against the Yankees after the top of the first inning with a reaggravation of an existing right hip injury. Buxton missed four consecutive games earlier this week with a right hip impingement before returning to the lineup on Saturday.

Lodolo gets back in the win column with gritty quality start

4:05 PM EDT

CINCINNATI -- Whether he pitched well or not last month, one thing Nick Lodolo certainly didn't have was good fortune in June. It was a winless month and the Reds lost all five of the games where Lodolo was the starting pitcher. On Sunday, Lodolo pitched strong for five innings

Nats call up Yean for debut; Hassell, part of Soto trade return, is DFA'd

an hour ago

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals added hard throwing right-handed reliever Eddy Yean on Sunday and designated outfielder Robert Hassell III for assignment. Yean made his major league debut with two scoreless no-hit innings of middle relief, walking one and striking out three in the Nationals' 11-5 loss to the Pirates. The

Weathers works hard but bats ground down as Yanks keep reeling

an hour ago

NEW YORK – The Yankees could do little right in a 6-1 loss to the Twins on Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. For starters, the Yankees needed length from left-hander Ryan Weathers. The last time New York received a quality start was June 24 against the Tigers, and it was

Yordan's 2nd HR of night, 29th of season is walk-off shot

1:01 AM EDT

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

11 HR in 11 games? AL's starting 3B is on an unreal heater

12:39 AM EDT

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.

Baseball’s competitive balance issue, explained

June 20, 2026

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

'Very emotional time for me': Contreras apologizes for Nationals incident

July 4, 2026

ANAHEIM -- Willson Contreras didn't wait for a question.

'No limitations': Montero evolving into Tigers' ultimate weapon

3:47 PM EDT

ARLINGTON -- Keider Montero worked three scoreless innings on Saturday to earn what was described as his first Major League save in Detroit’s 3-0 victory over Texas. Yet, he managed to avoid the beer showers the Tigers have been throwing to celebrate milestones, a tradition as old as the game

Trout becomes 3rd AL player elected to start 11 All-Star Games

July 4, 2026

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

Harper, Schwarber among 5 to represent All-Star host Phillies

12:08 AM EDT

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.

11 stats and facts as 2026 All-Star Game rosters are revealed

1:43 AM EDT

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

July 4, 2026

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