Ohtani has been dealing with left knee irritation and recently received a a "lubricant" injection to alleviate the issue.

Rodríguez had been sidelined since July 3 after getting hit in the back of the head with a throw on the bases.

Woodruff has been on the IL since July 5 with right shoulder inflammation and his condition was not improving.

Rizzo nearly caught a home run ball in September 2025, sitting in the left-field bleachers after his retirement was celebrated by the Cubs.

The Red Sox opened the second half by sweeping the first-place Rays.

Cole convinced Yankees manager Aaron Boone to stay in the game after walking Mookie Betts, but then hung a slider to Muncy.

If the Red Sox are buyers at the deadline, adding more offense to their lineup will have to be a point of emphasis.

Fried went on the IL on May 15 with a bone bruise in his left elbow.

The Dodgers star missed the All-Star Game due to knee irritation.

The Yankees hope a timetable for Judge's return will be determined after his imaging results are evaluated by an expert.

On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan take a look at the main storylines of the second half of the season that fans should pay attention to, as well as the latest news before the season resumes.

Fantasy baseball analyst Fred Zinkie gives you his top waiver wire pickups going into the second half.

Also: Will this trade deadline be a total snoozefest? Is the AL MVP race a three-man derby with Bobby Witt Jr., Yordan Alvarez and Junior Caminero? And will there be a labor strife breakthrough?

This marks the start of what is commonly called the second half, but in reality, there's a lot less than 50% of the schedule remaining, as clubs have fewer than 70 games left to play before the postseason arrives.

The deal comes with the largest guarantee given to a pitcher with fewer than four years of MLB service, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi.

With the trade deadline less than three weeks away, the Tigers, Twins and Red Sox will have tough decisions to make in an AL field with so many teams in playoff contention.

McCullers had been with the Astros since the franchise selected him in the first round of the 2012 MLB Draft.

On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan recap all the action from the MLB All-Star Game, provide an update on the CBA negotiations and figure out where the Red Sox fit in the latest power rankings.

"Man, this is heaven right now," Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber said of the scene.

Nothing quite went Philadelphia's way this week, and a fan base known for its fierce loyalty and intense disdain for rivals made its feelings known.

Miguel Vargas had the only extra-base hit of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.

Initial X-rays on Caminero's hand came back negative, according to the Fox broadcast.

Initial X-rays on Caminero's hand came back negative, according to the Fox broadcast.

It might be a while before Phillies fans forgive Jordan Walker for winning the Home Run Derby.

It was still an under-slot signing for the White Sox.

Most prospects picked in the 2026 MLB Draft are still a few years away from their big-league debut, but this is prime time for card collectors.

Manfred and Meyer both spoke to the media Tuesday and offered a glimpse into the sport's upcoming labor fight.

From Drake Baldwin to Drew Rasmussen, let's run through every 2026 All-Star.

The Brewers ace won't pitch in the game, but brought the glove to Philadelphia.

Fantasy baseball analyst Corbin Young highlights five hitters who have been struggling, and if they can rebound in the second half of 2026.

On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan give their live reactions to Jordan Walker winning the Home Run Derby, Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber coming up short in front of Phillies fans and preview the All-Star Game.

Jordan Walker is going to be a little less welcome in Philadelphia after the 2026 Home Run Derby.

The Cardinals' outfielder, in the midst of a breakout season, smashed homers on six consecutive swings to come back in the final against the hometown favorite.

MLB had an unconventional idea going into this year's Home Run Derby: What about fewer homers?

Philly fans are gonna Philly fan. And they went home disappointed Monday night.

When it comes to star power, the American League is scrambling to fill a void created by injuries, underperformance and an interleague exodus.

The most whimsical, joy-oriented evening on the baseball calendar is nearly here.

The Derby begins at 8 p.m. ET July 13 and will air on Netflix for the first time.

"It happens a lot in Cleveland, where it's like, 'I've never heard of this dude,' and then he's amazing," teammate David Fry said.

The A's rank second to last in the majors with a 5.21 ERA this season.

Here is how the AL and NL will line up behind Dylan Cease and Cristopher Sánchez .

Harper will compete in the Home Run Derby and appear in the All-Star Game, both at his home ballpark.

It's the All-Star break so let's check in on some of the top young players for fantasy baseball dynasty formats.

Among the eight Derby contestants, Schwarber has most money wagered at BetMGM.

On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan are live in Philadelphia to preview the Home Run Derby, provide the latest on All-Star Game roster additions and recap the MLB Draft.

Blaze Alexander didn't enjoy getting hit in the hand by a pitch on Sunday afternoon.

These six prospects made an impression in the minor-league All-Star showcase on Sunday.

Wheeler continues to appear angry about his All-Star snub. And he continues to take his frustrations out on opposing batters.

Schlitter was the favorite to start for the American League with a 2.05 ERA and a 9-5 record with the Yankees this season.