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Patti LaBelle’s rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner at the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia drew online backlash, with some calling it disrespectful and others defending the veteran singer; Jennifer Hudson’s rendition of God Bless America before the anthem was widely praised, and despite the controversy, the night featured fireworks and a flyover as the American League won 4-0.
In Philadelphia for the 2026 All-Star Home Run Derby, eight sluggers compete under a new swing-based format (20 swings in the first round, then 15 per round) with knockout semis and finals; the field includes Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber for the Phillies, plus Jac Caglianone, Junior Caminero, Willson Contreras, Munetaka Murakami, Ben Rice and Jordan Walker, and the winner earns $1 million from a $2.5 million prize pool (runner-up $500K; others $150K; $100K bonus for the longest homer).
During MLB All-Star Week in Philadelphia, a drone show flashed all 30 team logos and highlighted stars like Shohei Ohtani, as fans gear up for the 2026 All-Star Game following Sunday’s Futures Game and ahead of Monday’s Home Run Derby.
Zack Wheeler declined a replacement spot on the NL All-Star roster, saying the selection process disrespected him despite a 2.28 ERA over 14 starts; he would have pitched Sunday before the All-Star Game, but chose not to participate, while MLB added two NL replacements and Wheeler planned to spend the break with his family.
MLB named Bryce Harper the Phillies' 'Legend Pick' for the 96th All-Star Game in Philadelphia, capping a season where he’s been among the NL’s top players after a public clash with commissioner Rob Manfred; the Dodgers have five selections headlined by Ohtani as DH, while the AL is led by the Yankees, Blue Jays and Rays with four apiece, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won the fan vote but will skip the game to rest a back injury. The announcement also highlights several snubs and a wave of first-time All-Stars ahead of the July 14 game.
Five Phillies were named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia: Brandon Marsh (starter in right field), Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper as reserves, Cristopher Sánchez and Jhoan Duran representing the pitching staff. Marsh earned his first All-Star nod as part of a 40-20 turnaround under manager Don Mattingly, with the game set for July 14 on FOX and potential Home Run Derby involvement for Schwarber and Harper.
Former MLB All Star Mark Teixeira has launched a campaign for the Texas House, leveraging his baseball fame to bolster his political bid and potentially strengthen Republican efforts in the state.
Cal Raleigh made history by becoming the first catcher and switch-hitter to win the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby, defeating Junior Caminero in a close final, and leading the league with 38 home runs before the break.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. participated in the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby but finished last with a performance of three home runs, while Cal Raleigh won the event. Chisholm, making his Derby debut, focused on having fun and maintaining his swing, despite not advancing far.
The 2025 MLB Home Run Derby takes place on July 14 at 8 p.m. ET at Truist Park, Atlanta, and can be watched live on ESPN. To watch for free, viewers can use streaming services like DIRECTV, fuboTV, or Hulu + Live TV, which offer free trials. The event features eight All-Stars, with Cal Raleigh as the favorite to win, and includes a new format where players have 40 pitches in three minutes.
Cal Raleigh is having a historic MLB season with record-breaking home run numbers and a potential first-time Home Run Derby win, driven by his dedication, family legacy, and connection with Seattle fans, while also focusing on team success and personal growth.
Rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski made history by being named a National League All-Star after just five MLB games, the fewest ever for such an honor, thanks to his impressive performances including a streak of 11 no-hit innings and fastball speeds reaching 103 mph.
Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal have been named as the starting pitchers for the upcoming MLB All-Star Game, representing the National League and American League respectively. Skenes, the youngest to start back-to-back All-Star Games, and Skubal, making his second appearance, are among the top pitchers in the league, with notable achievements and unique career paths. The game will showcase these two talented pitchers on Tuesday night in Atlanta.
The Philadelphia Phillies are upset over Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski's All-Star selection, criticizing the process as a marketing ploy and feeling their top players were unfairly overlooked, highlighting ongoing tensions over All-Star voting and selection criteria.
The Philadelphia Phillies are upset over Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski's controversial selection to the All-Star team, feeling that deserving Phillies pitchers Christopher Sánchez and Ranger Suárez were unfairly overlooked despite their strong performances, leading to criticism of MLB's selection process.