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How The Expanded Playoffs Are Affecting The Trade Market For Baseball’s Biggest Stars

[ad_1] Expanded playoffs make it harder to predict whether Tarik Skubal and other choice acquisitions will be dealt before the Aug, 3 trade deadline. Twenty-three of the 30 teams are within four games of a playoff position heading into the season's second half, which opens Thursday with the back-in-contention Philadelphia Phillies hosting the woeful New York Mets. "You’ve got a lot of really good teams that were on the bubble
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MLB Players In The 2028 Olympics? MLB, MLBPA Have Work To Do

[ad_1] Discussions for major leaguers to play in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics baseball tournament remain in the early stages, with players used to top hotels wanting to be assured of accommodations. Major League Baseball has envisioned an extended 11-day All-Star break. The last regular-season games before the break would be on July 9, followed by the All-Star Game on July 11, likely at San Francisco, and the Olympic tournament
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MLB Home Run Derby Winners: Full list of champions and records

[ad_1] The list of MLB Home Run Derby champions stands as a testament to sheer athleticism and raw strength. These remarkable individuals have captivated audiences with their display of long-ball prowess. From the towering shots that clear the outfield walls to the adrenaline-fueled showdowns under dazzling stadium lights, the champions have left an indelible mark on the sport. Check out the complete list of MLB Home Run Derby winners. MLB
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How to Watch the 2026 Home Run Derby: Time, Streaming, Participants and Format

[ad_1] The T-Mobile Home Run Derby is tonight in Philadelphia, the night before the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. For the first time since 1994, ESPN isn't the one carrying it. Here's when it starts, where to watch, who's swinging and how the contest itself has changed. How to Watch the Home Run Derby This is the first Home Run Derby in Netflix's hands, and it needs nothing more than an
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2026 MLB All-Star Game Preview: 10 Storylines To Follow This Week In Philly

[ad_1] This week’s All-Star festivities in Philadelphia will be a hometown showcase. The Phillies have two players — Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber — competing in the Home Run Derby on Monday. One day later, four more Phillies players — Cristopher Sánchez, Jesús Luzardo, Brandon Marsh and Jhoan Duran — will be joining Schwarber and Harper at the All-Star Game. On the American League side, it will also be a
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Last Night In Baseball: What's Better Than A Cycle? A Rare Cycle!

[ad_1] There is always baseball happening — almost too much baseball for one person to follow themselves. Don't worry, we're here to help you by figuring out what you missed but shouldn't have. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball: Hitting for the cycle? Inherently cool. Hitting for the cycle in a historically relevant way? Even better. That’s what White Sox center fielder Tristan
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How to Watch the 2026 MLB All-Star Week: Schedule, Times, TV, Streaming

[ad_1] All-Star Week returns to Philadelphia for the 2026 season, and the festivities build toward the 2026 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 14 at Citizens Bank Park. The week also features the T-Mobile Home Run Derby, the All-Star Futures Game and a Red Carpet Show through Independence Mall. Every event airs across FOX, FS1, MLB Network, NBC or Netflix, and the All-Star Game itself is streaming live and on demand
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2026 MLB Home Run Derby Participants: Here's Who Has Committed

[ad_1] The 2026 MLB Home Run Derby will be held on July 13 at Citizens Bank Ballpark in Philadelphia, home of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. While we don't know exactly which players are participating yet, commitments are slowly coming in as that date approaches. Here is every player who has officially committed to the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby. Add another All-Star to the party. Philadelphia Phillies star first
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Dodgers Notebook: Inside Dave Roberts’ All-Star Prep; Shohei Ohtani’s All-Star Role

[ad_1] Dave Roberts knows the drill. As he gets set to lead the National League All-Star team for the fifth time since 2018, the Dodgers manager understands how the next week will look leading into the game and when he needs to start preparing his lineup and pitching decisions. So, he's in no rush. "I probably really start thinking about the starting pitcher the Thursday or Friday before the All-Star
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Pirates Star SS Konnor Griffin Suffers Finger Injury; Expected To Miss 8–10 Weeks

[ad_1] The Pittsburgh Pirates will have to try to stay in postseason contention without rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin. The club placed the 20-year-old rising star on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday due to an issue with the knuckle on the ring finger on his left hand. Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Griffin is expected to miss 8-10 weeks. Griffin, who made his major league debut in