MLB in Brief: “I Love Philadelphia” | A Record Contract

Would Millville native Mike Trout ever want to play for the Philadelphia Phillies?

“I hear this a lot. Like I said,
I enjoy coming to Philly. I'm an Angel, obviously. I have a no-trade clause, so it's ultimately my decision. But, like I said, I love… pic.twitter.com/gM7xdOZgAT

— Dave Uram (@MrUram) July 13, 2026

2027 – Chicago (Wrigley)
2028 – SF?

The Blue Jays last hosted an All-Star Game in 1991. They'd obviously like to host another one. Only the nomadic Athletics have waited longer to host. MLB's call. https://t.co/Eo4VUwv1K2

— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) July 14, 2026

“The best way to move the game forward is to listen to our fans and make changes that address the issues they see in the game.” https://t.co/xOOgUSD8dE

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 14, 2026

Bruce Meyer: “The owners—many of them—want a system that not only guarantees their profits and increases their franchise values, but is essentially a form of subsidized mediocrity.” https://t.co/r8DO4PJm6c

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 14, 2026

Potential trade target Luis Arraez wants to play second base, which makes him a better fit for the #Rays. Plus notes on Diaz taking the day off from All-Star workouts, Caminero batting cleanup, and some familiar Tampa Bay faces https://t.co/nbkphPpQtj

— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) July 14, 2026

Roch Cholowsky's $10.35 million bonus from the @WhiteSox eclipses the former @MLBDraft record of $9.3 million set by Chase Burns and Charlie Condon in 2024. Here's a list of the largest bonuses in Draft history: pic.twitter.com/fWK29JzD79

— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 13, 2026