MLB in Brief: The Blue Jays’ Center Field | Pete Alonso’s Season

Kicking off the All-Star Break by answering your #BlueJays mailbag questions—Vladdy, trades, future CF, and more: https://t.co/QTfjNivaId

— Mitch Bannon (@MitchBannon) July 13, 2026

Dave Roberts and Oli Marmol share a unique bond, one sparked by an unexpected act of kindness at a time when both managers were questioning their futures.
Now Marmol will join Roberts' All-Star staff: “He's honored the game so well. I wanted him to (do this).”https://t.co/mEFhaEHpb3

— Katie Woo (@katiejwoo) July 13, 2026

The struggling A's have fired pitching coach Scott Emerson and will be replaced for the rest of the year by bullpen coach Dan Hubbs.

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 13, 2026

“Could I take the easy way out and just leave?”

Here's what Mike Trout has to say about his All-Star homecoming, life as an Eagles diehard, and loyalty to the Angels. https://t.co/7JtobBW8ry

— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) July 13, 2026

Here come the Red Sox… “I don't think they're selling right now. No chance. Craig Breslow isn't going to want to give in,” says @Ken_Rosenthal. pic.twitter.com/Nd2tE8Qk8o

— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) July 13, 2026

Pete Alonso is having a big first year in Baltimore.pic.twitter.com/OuGsGhtp8m

— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) July 13, 2026