Phase 1 results are in!  Here are the finalists to start All-Star Game  —  We're getting closer to finding out the starters for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard, which will be played July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.  —  The results from Phase 1 of voting …

Padres 7-1 Dodgers (Jun 26, 2026) Box Score  —  Box score for the San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB game from June 26, 2026 on ESPN.  Includes all pitching and batting stats.

Royals' Seth Lugo celebrates major career milestone — that almost didn't happen  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Seth Lugo was recognized after reaching 10 years of Major League Baseball service time.  — Since joining Kansas City, Lugo has a 27-20 record with a 3.52 ERA in 74 starts.

Rio Ngumoha, Liverpool, Bayern and the oddest transfer story of the summer so far  —  Whatever Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha goes on to achieve in his career, he will always cherish the memories of his breakthrough season.  —  There was that special night at St James' Park last August …

Orioles' Alonso on stretch before All-Star break: ‘This is a really important time’  —  ➔ ➔ JOIN 20,000+ O's FANS ON RICH & PETER'S EMAIL LIST … BALTIMORE—The Orioles are back home for the final stretch before the All-Star break.  They'll play 12 of 15 games at home …

How a costly error led to the Royals dropping Wednesday's game vs. the Rays  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — A throwing error by Jac Caglianone in the third inning allowed two Rays to score.  — Noah Cameron surrendered three earned runs in the third and lasted five innings.

Phillies place Johan Rojas (elbow) on 60-day IL  —  Phillies activated OF Johan Rojas from the restricted list; placed him on the 60-day injured list with a torn UCL in his right elbow.  —  Rojas was likely to join the Phillies' bench later this month once he finished serving his 80-game PED suspension …

Marlins activate Max Meyer from bereavement list  —  Marlins activated RHP Max Meyer from the bereavement list.  —  As anticipated, Meyer will rejoin the Marlins in time to make his scheduled start against the Cardinals on Friday.  The 27-year-old hurler has been utterly dominant since the start of June …

Historic Crosley Field site to get new Ohio Historical Marker  —  Crosley Field, one of baseball's most beloved old ballparks, will be remembered once again with a new permanent marker honoring its place in Cincinnati history.  —  The Cincinnati Reds will unveil a new Ohio Historical Marker …

Diamondbacks at Cardinals live updates.  Lefty outfielder joins lineup  —  ST. LOUIS — The Diamondbacks are adding outfielder Max Kepler to the roster ahead of their series finale on Thursday, June 25, against the St. Louis Cardinals, sources said, adding the veteran left-handed bat to their roster now that his suspension is complete.

Mets Fire Manager Carlos Mendoza  —  The Mets' disastrous season has apparently reached a tipping point.  The team announced this morning that manager Carlos Mendoza has been fired.  He'll be replaced by former Padres skipper Andy Green, who had been working with the Mets in a player development role.

CFL closes another door for Brendan Sorsby, won't register former Texas Tech QB  —  The Canadian Football League will not allow teams to sign former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, the league said in a statement shared with USA TODAY Sports.  —  “Upholding the integrity of the league …