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    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
    Mar 15, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a Team USA baseball hat during the World Baseball Classic at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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    Two Years From LA28, MLB’s Olympic Plan Remains Unsettled
    The league and union are still grappling with several logistical issues.
    July 14, 2026
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    MLB Players and Owners Still Miles Apart: ‘I Think It’s Perverse’
    Baseball’s management and labor leaders offer very different viewpoints. 
    July 14, 2026