He was somewhat shockingly omitted from the announcement of All-Star teams Saturday, but that shouldn't lessen the impact of his performance so far on what has been a disappointing first half for Boston.

Willson Contreras and Romy Gonzalez homered to back the superb pitching of Sonny Gray in the Boston Red Sox's 8-1 win over the Angels.

Sonny Gray is a veteran of 14 major league seasons. He’s pitched for good teams and bad, and every kind of team in-between. He knows that, regardless of the math, teams aren’t out of contention on the Fourth of July.

Each summer brings with it some omissions for the All-Star Game roster. On Saturday, two Red Sox players who were thought to be good bets for inclusion o the AL roster were, instead, left off. First baseman Willson Contreras was not chosen despite his 18 homers and 53 RBI and a slugging percentage of .

Five Phillies have been named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, with Brandon Marsh earning a starting nod in his first year on the roster.

Brandon Marsh has shed his platoon role with the Phillies by becoming one of the team's most consistent bats and starters. Is the All-Star Game next?

The AL and NL squads, including starters, were unveiled Saturday night ahead of the July 14 Midsummer Classic in Philadelphia

The 2026 MLB All-Star Game roster was announced, with five Philadelphia Phillies named All-Stars and outfielder Brandon Marsh elected as a starter for the July 14 game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

The Milwaukee Brewers go for a series victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks as the sides face off on July 4 in Phoenix. Follow along for live updates as Brandon Woodruff (2-1, 2.59) starts for Milwaukee opposite Merrill Kelly (5-8,

The right-hander exited in the fourth inning Saturday in his third start back from the injured list after he sustained right shoulder inflammation.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff exited his start against the Arizona Diamondbacks with an injury.

Just as he did the last time he faced the Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwaukee Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff departed his start early with an apparent injury July 4 at Chase Field. Woodruff came out for the fourth inning with a 85.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras offered an emotional apology for his involvement in a pair of bench-clearing incidents against the New York Yankees and Washington Nationals this past we

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli has been suspended seven games for his role in a benches-clearing incident primarily involving the right-hander and Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras during the Nats' 8-1 road win over the Sox on Tuesday evening.

Willson Contreras is by far the Red Sox best offensive player this season, but he was not named to the AL All-Star team

Willson Contreras discusses what lead up to the incident between the Red Sox and Nationals after the team's 8-1 defeat to the Nationals

"I wish nothing but the best for Jaylen Brown. He's a hell of a basketball player, a great person," said Cassell.

Boston Celtics assistant Sam Cassell spoke on Paul George joining the roster from the stunning Jaylen Brown trade.

Jaylen Brown, the newest member of the Philadelphia 76ers, says he is "excited and disappointed" after the Boston Celtics traded him to their Atlantic Division rival. "I'm still processing how this all went down.

Brown was eligible for a two-year, $141 million extension later this month; Jayson Tatum is due for a similar deal next year. Perhaps the Celtics didn't want two players on max deals if it wasn't a championship formula.

Follow our live updates as the New York Mets continue their four-game series with the Atlanta Braves on July 4, 2026.

Box score for the New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves MLB game from July 3, 2026 on ESPN. Includes all pitching and batting stats.

Jun 29, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Mets starting pitcher Sean Manaea (59) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory

Join us and discuss tonight’s game on our nation’s 250th birthday in the comments below! Game Date/Time: Saturday, July 4, 8:08 p.m. ET Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA TV: FOX Streaming: MLB.tv Radio: 680 AM / 93.