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MLB·PREVIEW·July 14, 2026 02:12 PM ET

Ted Williams MVP Award at stake as 96th MLB All-Star Game opens tonight in Philadelphia

First pitch is set for 8 p.m. Eastern on FOX.

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What happened: The annual midsummer exhibition brings together standouts from the American League and National League for a nine-inning contest in the City of Brotherly Love. Players on both rosters compete for the individual postgame trophy named in honor of the Hall of Fame outfielder.

Why it matters: The exhibition serves as the symbolic halfway mark of the 162-game regular season schedule before clubs resume their postseason pushes after the break. Earning the individual honor among a field of premier league talent adds a notable achievement to a player's career resume.

What to watch: Regular-season play resumes across Major League Baseball later this week following the conclusion of the midsummer break. Clubs will initiate the second half of their schedule with the trade deadline approaching later in July.

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