Overview
- Willson Contreras was added to the American League All‑Star roster and accepted an invitation to compete in the Home Run Derby, and MLB is expected to rule on his suspension appeal this week.
- Yankees slugger Ben Rice confirmed his Home Run Derby spot and said his father, Dan Rice, will pitch for him, while Jac Caglianone and Junior Caminero have also locked in Derby berths.
- The New York Yankees have lost 10 of 12 games and recorded a franchise‑worst 34 strikeouts over a two‑game span, a slump that has eroded their standing in the AL East.
- Toronto right‑hander Dylan Cease took a no‑hit bid into the ninth on Wednesday, finishing eight hitless innings with 11 strikeouts before being removed after 118 pitches.
- Teams continued midseason roster churn as the Brewers promoted outfield prospect Luis Lara and the Mets called up Xzavion Curry and Tobias Myers, moves that feed short‑term depth needs and trade‑deadline evaluations.