Overview
- The American League beat the National League 4-0 in Tuesday’s All‑Star Game and Cody Bellinger was named MVP, marking the official midseason reset for clubs and players.
- Front offices have moved quickly into deadline mode with the Brewers making an early addition of Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon to add starting depth and other clubs beginning concrete roster reviews.
- Philadelphia president Dave Dombrowski has publicly identified three pressing needs — a fourth starter, a left‑handed reliever, and a right‑handed power outfielder — that will guide the Phillies’ deadline activity.
- The New York Mets enter the second half underperforming relative to payroll, with Juan Soto skipping All‑Star play to rest and urging teammates to stay positive as the club considers roster options.
- Aaron Judge’s extended absence with a rib injury leaves the Yankees weighing deadline moves while the leaguewide market concentrates on controllable starting pitching and high‑leverage relievers.