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Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will not pitch this week due to a lingering left knee irritation and will skip the All-Star Game to protect his health; he’ll remain in the lineup as the designated hitter over the weekend, with the knee to be drained (and likely injected) Sunday, as Los Angeles aims for October readiness and adjusts the rotation for the second half.
The piece explains that Caitlin Clark wasn’t literally voted 11th by players; All-Star starters are chosen by a fan/media/player split (50/25/25) and players vote for four guards and six frontcourt players. Only about 85 of 180 players submitted ballots, so the final '11th' placement reflects guard-vote totals across ballots rather than a single ranking. Clark likely ranked highly on some ballots but was omitted on others, and the flawed voting structure and presentation led to confusion and criticism despite her strong numbers and popularity.
Oakland will place Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb strain, jeopardizing his All-Star chances despite a .902 OPS and 20 homers in 92 games. Teammate Zack Gelof also heads to the IL with a knee laceration after a wall collision, prompting the recalled Joey Meneses to take his roster spot. Gelof had a 120 wRC+ in 67 games, and the A’s are reshuffling around the break with Soderström and Wilson back in the lineup as Meneses starts at first base.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will miss his scheduled start and will skip the All-Star Game due to irritation in his left knee, continuing as a DH through the weekend before knee interventions to prepare for the second half.
Philadelphia’s All-Star weekend kicks off a massive behind-the-scenes effort: the Phillies’ 13-person clubhouse staff packs out every locker, boxes up uniforms and gear, moves furniture, and stores equipment in Ryder trucks under 24-hour security, then will quickly restore the clubhouse after the events for a home game and the remainder of the road trip.
After being left off the All-Star roster, Zack Wheeler delivered seven innings with 14 strikeouts against the Reds, earning a 4-1 win for the Phillies. His agent had called the snub 'tone deaf,' and Wheeler later said the snub 'pisses me off' as motivation. The performance tied a career-high in K's, marked him as the first pitcher since Randy Johnson to post back-to-back 12+ strikeout starts against Cincinnati, and showcased how spite can fuel peak pitching—even with Philadelphia already having six All-Stars.
Rosters for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game were revealed, led by the Dodgers, Braves and Phillies with five players each; the piece spotlights notable snubs (including Brice Turang and Sonny Gray) and notes that injuries and roster shuffles could still add players to the roster before next Sunday's game.
MLB revealed 32-man All-Star rosters for both leagues, but several standout players were left off. The article highlights ten major omissions—five from the American League and five from the National League—featuring pitchers such as Sonny Gray and Zack Wheeler and hitters like Jonathan Aranda, Willson Contreras, Nick Martinez, JJ Wetherholt, Brice Turang, Justin Wrobleski, and Braxton Ashcraft, and notes that replacements could still be added if injuries or withdrawals occur.
MLB announced the 2026 All-Star rosters for the July 14 game in Philadelphia, with Bryce Harper’s 'Legend Pick' pushing the NL to 33 players and Nick Kurtz starting at first base for the AL after Vladimir Guerrero Jr. rests; starting pitchers will be named by managers next week. The Braves, Dodgers, and Phillies lead with five selections apiece; 26 players are making their first All-Star appearance, including four rookies, and rosters may still change due to injuries or opt-outs.
The full rosters for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, set for July 14 in Philadelphia, were revealed with Dodgers, Braves and Phillies tied at five selections each. Starters were voted by fans (Shohei Ohtani and Ernie Clement led voting); the rest were determined by players and the league office. AL starters include Langeliers, Guerrero Jr. (listed but not playing due to back issues), Clement, Witt Jr., Caminero, Trout, Buxton, Judge (injured, out), and Alvarez as DH. NL starters feature Baldwin, Freeman, Albies, Abrams, Muncy, Marsh, Soto, Pages, and Ohtani as DH. Managers are Dave Roberts (NL, Dodgers) and John Schneider (AL, Blue Jays). The rosters also include a wide group of reserves and pitchers from across MLB. The All-Star festivities run July 11-13 (Draft, Futures Game, Home Run Derby) ahead of the July 14 game at Citizens Bank Park.
Angel Reese criticized the WNBA All-Star starter selections as disrespectful to the Atlanta Dream, lamenting the snub of teammates Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray even as she helps push Atlanta near the top of the East; the announced starters include guards Paige Bueckers, Olivia Miles, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, and frontcourt stars A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Jessica Shephard, Aliyah Boston, Gabby Williams and Natasha Howard.
Shohei Ohtani leads the first batch of votes for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game with 1,165,133 votes. In the American League, Yordan Alvarez tops Aaron Judge (1,015,768 vs 977,460), while NL leaders include Ohtani among the top vote-getters. Under current rules, only Ohtani and Alvarez are guaranteed starting spots; the rest move to Phase 2 starting June 29 to determine the remaining infield/outfield spots.
Voting is now open for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game in Charlotte, with tickets available for both the All-Star Game and the Skills Challenge, inviting fans to cast their selections for MLS’s marquee showcase.
The NBA All-Star Game drew 8.8 million viewers, up 87% from last year and the best audience in 15 years, helped by a competitive USA vs. World format and NBC's scheduling after figure skating. While some critics say lead-ins inflated the numbers, the piece argues the improvement is legitimate and a win for players, the league, and fans.
Anthony Edwards powered the USA Stars to a 47-21 victory over the USA Stripes in the NBA All-Star Game final at Intuit Dome, earning MVP after a three-game mini-tournament format that included Stars beating World in overtime in the opener (Scottie Barnes delivered the OT winner) and the Stripes taking the second game on De'Aaron Fox’s buzzer-beater; Kawhi Leonard carried the Stripes with 31 points in the finale, but Edwards capped the night with a late tying 3 to seal the title.