What happened: Yordan Alvarez said on the MLB Tonight desk that he gave Juan Soto a tip that changed his season. The American League beat the National League 4-0 in the 2026 All-Star Game.
Why it matters: Alvarez was voted the American League's starting DH this season, and the same Yordan Alvarez who Rosenthal wrote was surging as the Astros climbed back into relevance is now sharing that form with a fellow All-Star in Soto.
By the numbers: American League 4, National League 0 (final).
What to watch: Watch for Soto's performance over the second half after the tip Alvarez described on MLB Tonight.