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Bleacher Report offers a bold, team-by-team forecast for the second half of the MLB season after the All-Star break, predicting standout performances, trades, and potential milestones that could reshape pennant races and individual awards.
With the All-Star break in Philadelphia, Gage Wood headlines the NL Futures Game, Cristopher Sanchez is named the NL starter for Tuesday, while Jacob deGrom is scratched from a Sunday start with an elbow issue; Nathan Flewelling wins Futures Game MVP as midseason awards chatter begins.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will sit out Saturday’s game due to right-triceps soreness after a six-inning, 110-pitch start in which he left for a pinch-hitter in the seventh. Manager Dave Roberts said resting him is on the table as the team weighs his heavy two-way workload ahead of the All-Star break, following earlier biceps soreness. Ohtani has a 1.79 ERA through 14 starts with 95 strikeouts in 85⅔ innings and has hit 18 homers in 81 games.
Garrett Crochet said his rehab from a lat strain effectively has to restart after shoulder inflammation, making a return before the All-Star break unlikely; the best-case scenario is a July 17 return for Boston’s doubleheader with the Rays, but the timeline remains unclear, leaving the Red Sox to navigate injuries and offense as they explore their deadline options.
Trae Young won’t debut for the Washington Wizards until after the NBA All-Star break due to a sprained right knee and bruised quadriceps, following his trade from Atlanta for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Wizards coach Brian Keefe said health comes first and they will reevaluate him after the break, a timeline similar to other midseason debuts after injuries.
The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 4-1 victory over the Rays, highlighted by standout performances from Ceddanne Rafaela and Brayan Bello, and are heading into the All-Star break on a high note before a challenging second half of the season.
Pete Crow-Armstrong became the third MLB player in history to reach 25 home runs and 25 stolen bases before the All-Star break, showcasing a breakout season with impressive power and speed, and earning a spot in the All-Star Game.
Cal Raleigh set an MLB record for most home runs by a catcher before the All-Star break with 29 homers, surpassing Johnny Bench's previous record, and is on pace to break several other records, highlighting a historic first half for the Seattle Mariners.
The Boston Red Sox ended the first half of the MLB season on a high note with a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals, entering the All-Star break 11 games above .500 and holding the final wild-card spot in the American League. Manager Alex Cora praised the team's resilience and performance, especially their strong play over the last month and a half. Key contributions came from Jarren Duran and Rafael Devers, while Kenley Jansen secured a rare six-out save. The Red Sox are optimistic about their chances and may look to strengthen the team before the trade deadline.
The Philadelphia Phillies ended their first half of the season with a surprising 18-3 loss to the Oakland Athletics, who hit eight home runs. Despite the loss, the Phillies remain in a strong position with a significant division lead and multiple All-Star selections. The team faced challenges with key pitchers unavailable due to injuries, leading to a rough outing for their replacements.
The Yankees missed a chance to sweep the Orioles and enter the All-Star break in first place, losing 6-5 due to late-game defensive errors by Anthony Volpe and Alex Verdugo. Despite strong performances from Trent Grisham and Ben Rice, the Yankees' bullpen couldn't hold the lead, resulting in a frustrating walk-off loss.
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Athletics 11-5, with Tyler Phillips earning his first MLB win in an emotional homecoming. The Phillies hit four home runs, including Bryce Harper's milestone shot against his 30th MLB team. The team is now tied for a season-best 29 games over .500 and has eight All-Stars heading into the break.
The New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles face off in the final game of their series before the All-Star break, with the Orioles looking to maintain their lead in the AL East. The Yankees won the series opener 4-1, narrowing the gap between the two teams. Yankees' pitcher Carlos Rodon has struggled recently, while Orioles' Dean Kremer also seeks to improve his performance. Both teams have potent offenses, suggesting a high-scoring game. The prediction favors the Orioles to win and the game to go over 9 runs.
The Golden State Warriors head into the All-Star break with a 27-26 record, emphasizing the much-needed rest after a taxing first half of the season marked by injuries, lineup changes, and the passing of assistant coach Dejan Milojević. Coach Steve Kerr and the team are looking forward to the break to recharge and refocus, with veteran players like Klay Thompson and rookie Brandin Podziemski highlighting the importance of the mental reset. The team aims to carry their momentum into the remaining 29 games, eyeing a top-six seed in the Western Conference and hoping to avoid the NBA Play-In Tournament.
After a brutal loss to the shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks' coach Doc Rivers criticized his team's discipline and effort, attributing the loss to mental mistakes and lack of focus. Despite facing a depleted Grizzlies lineup, the Bucks couldn't secure a win, dropping to 3-7 since Rivers took over. The loss leaves the team at 35-21 heading into the All-Star break, with Rivers still adjusting to his new role. The Bucks will have to regroup before facing the Minnesota Timberwolves after the break.