The 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Philadelphia drew a modest showing from the Detroit-Chicago contingent, with only two position players seeing action.
All-Star Game Recap
Miguel Vargas, representing the American League, launched a solo home run in the eighth inning, while Pete Crow-Armstrong added one of three National League singles. The rest of the group — Dylan Dingler, Kevin McGonigle, Riley Greene, Munetaka Murakami and Tristan Peters — combined for a 0-for-7 performance at the plate.
Justin Verlander, selected as a Commissioner’s Legends Pick, remained sidelined by injury, underscoring the limited impact of the Detroit-Chicago presence.
Friday Night Action
Regular-season play resumes on Friday, featuring the Tigers hosting the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim at 9:10 p.m., the Cubs taking on the Minnesota Twins at Wrigley Field, and the White Sox traveling to Toronto to meet the Blue Jays. Meanwhile, the West Michigan Whitecaps will face the Great Lakes Loons in Midland.