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    Jul 5, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) slides into score against the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field.
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    Pending Labor Talks, MLB Is Set for Earliest Opening Day in 2027
    Labor woes cloud the consideration of next year’s slate.
    July 17, 2026
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    Jul 13, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) bats in the second round of the All Star-Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.
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    Home Run Derby Ratings Drop 7% on Netflix
    The event’s pivot to streaming results in a slightly lower average audience.
    July 17, 2026
    Jul 14, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; General view of fireworks over Citizens Bank Park during the fourth inning of the All-Star Game.
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    MLB All-Star Game Ratings Get a Boost From World Cup
    The midseason showcase’s audience rises with a World Cup lead-in.
    July 16, 2026
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    MLB’s Stretch Run Will Be Defined By Labor, Stadiums, and Stars
    The trade deadline and contending low-budget teams also loom large. 
    July 15, 2026