Philadelphia Bets $60M That MLB All-Star Week Will Pay Off

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Philadelphia Bets $60M That MLB All-Star Week Will Pay Off

Philadelphia spent nearly $60M on 2026 All-Star preparations and $500M upgrading its airport, with Mayor Cherelle L. Parker calling it a “defining opportunity” to showcase the city. MLB expects around 100,000 visitors for draft events, Home Run Derby, fan festivals and more, aiming to boost local jobs, tourism and sponsorship while celebrating baseball and America’s 250th birthday.

By Nischay Rathore

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Nick Kurtz Leaves Tigers Game With Illness

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"It P*sses Me Off": Zack Wheeler Rips Into "BS" Rule After All-Star Snub

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Mike Trout Activated From IL After Mid-June Hamstring Strain

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The three-time MVP was officially activated from the 10-day IL on Wednesday. Trout had been out since mid-June after suffering a right hamstring strain while running to first base. In the first half of the season, he led the AL with 54 runs scored, hitting .234 with 17 homers, 36 RBIs and .866 OPS in 74 games played.

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Cardinals Designate Jared Shuster for Assignment Again

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Cardinals Designate Jared Shuster for Assignment Again

Shuster signed a minor league deal with the Cardinals before the season. He owns a 9.00 ERA after allowing nine earned runs in nine innings across five appearances. The lefty was hammered for seven earned runs in 1.1 innings during Tuesday's doubleheader. This is the third time St. Louis has designated him for assignment after clearing waivers twice.

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Hunter Goodman Refuses To Chase Home Run Derby Spot

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