Live updates ahead of tonight's Home Run Derby in Philadelphia
Last updated: Monday, July 13, 2026 11:36PM GMT
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia is just a day away.
Six players will represent the Phillies, including Brandon Marsh (starter), pitchers Jhoan Duran, Cristopher Sánchez and Jesús Luzardo, first baseman Bryce Harper and designated hitter Kyle Schwarber.
The 2026 festivities kicked off on July 10 with the HBCU Swingman Classic.
The National League will look for a second consecutive victory over the American League after winning last year in a first-ever, Home Run Derby-style swing-off -- the tiebreaker, as the game was tied 6-6 after nine innings.
The Phillies are hosting the All-Star Game for the fourth time in their history -- but it will be the first time at Citizens Bank Park.
Chase Utley helps hand out orders at South Philly bakery
Some Phillies legends are back in town for MLB All-Star festivities, and one of them spent the day serving fans in South Philadelphia.
The Action Cam was at Sarcone's Bakery, where Phillies World Series champion Chase Utley greeted customers and posed for photos.
Utley stepped behind the counter to help hand out orders and spent time interacting with fans inside the bakery.
The appearance was made possible through a partnership between Sarcone's Bakery and the apparel company '47.
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Mike Trout reflects on local roots ahead of MLB All-Star Game
The MLB All-Star Game will carry special meaning for South Jersey native Mike Trout.
The Los Angeles Angels star is set to lead off for the American League on Tuesday night in Philadelphia, giving the Millville, New Jersey, product a chance to shine in front of a hometown crowd.
All-Star Game will be special for Millville's Mike trout
"It's going to be special," Trout said Monday. "I just circled that Philadelphia All-Star game on my list. The last couple of years been tough for me with battle injuries, but to be able to come back and feel good and be able to, you know, start in the center, it's going to be a cool moment for me and my family."
The moment is expected to resonate with Philadelphia-area sports fans as well.
"It means a lot. I grew up a Phillies fan, Eagles fan and Sixers fan. I know how passionate they are about the sports teams. I go to Eagles games, I cheer for the Eagles, so you know, it means a lot and I appreciate it," Trout added.
Mike Trout reflects on local roots ahead of MLB All-Star Game
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Phillies' Kyle Schwarber to lead off for NL in All-Star Game
Kyle Schwarber of the host Philadelphia Phillies will lead off for the National League in Tuesday night's All-Star Game as the replacement for designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, who is skipping the showcase to have a knee procedure ahead of the season's second half.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene and two New York Yankees, first baseman Ben Rice and outfielder Cody Bellinger, gained American League starting spots because of injuries.
Rice, third in the major leagues with 29 home runs behind Schwarber (32) and the Astros' Yordan Alvarez (31), starts at first because Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is skipping the game to rest a bad back. Guerrero's initial replacement, the Athletics' Nick Kurtz, sprained a thumb.
Philadelphia Phillies Kyle Schwarber speaks to members of the media during the MLB baseball All-Star Week, Monday, July 13, 2026, in Philadelphia.
Bellinger replaced Yankees teammate Aaron Judge, who hasn't played since May 31 because of a fractured rib. Greene took over from Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, sidelined by a hip injury. Bellinger will be in right and Greene in left.
Philadelphia left-hander Cristopher Sanchez and Toronto right-hander Dylan Cease were announced as starting pitchers on Sunday.
Even without Ohtani, NL manager Dave Roberts of the two-time champion Dodgers has three of his players in the starting lineup along with two Phillies and two Braves.
New York Mets left fielder Juan Soto bats second, followed by Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams, Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy, Atlanta second baseman Ozzie Albies, Phillies right fielder Brandon Marsh, Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages and Braves catcher Drake Baldwin.
AL manager John Schneider of the Blue Jays has Angels center fielder Mike Trout leading off, followed by Alvarez at designated hitter, Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers, Rays third baseman Junior Caminero, Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., Bellinger, Rice, Greene and Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement.
Sánchez will be the 14th pitcher to start an All-Star Game in his home ballpark, the first since the Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw in 2022. He will be the Phillies' first All-Star starting pitcher since Roy Halladay in 2011.
Cease will be the Blue Jays' first All-Star starting pitcher since Halladay in 2009.
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SEPTA offering free rides home after Home Run Derby and All-Star Game
SEPTA is offering free rides home on the Broad Street Line from the NRG Station following the Home Run Derby on Monday night and after the All-Star Game on Tuesday.
SEPTA is offering free rides home on the Broad Street Line from the NRG Station following the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game
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