Brewers rookie Cooper Pratt in 1-for-25 slump

Gilbert retired 22 of 23 batters, and Cole Wilcox was a perfect 5-for-5 after coming on in an 11-0 game. Gilbert, originally due to piggyback with Emerson Hancock today, seemed pleased to have the start entirely to himself. His velocity was again up; he’s come in at 96.8, 97.1 and 97.0 mph with his fastball in his last three starts after averaging 95.5 mph in his first 15 outings. He got 18 whiffs today, including 12 with the fastball, and he allowed just three hard-hit balls. The win makes him 7-5 with a 3.19 ERA. He’s fourth in the majors with a 0.95 WHIP and tied for 12th with 114 strikeouts. He’ll get the Rays in his final start before the break.

In 33 career plate appearances with the bases loaded, Bieber hadn’t allowed a grand slam until the second inning today, when Randy Arozarena hit one. He also gave up a two-run homer in the fifth to end his day after 89 pitches. Bieber’s fastball averaged 91.9 mph today, which was basically a match for his first two outings, and he’s already given up six homers in 13 innings. His ability to hit the corners will probably improve as he continues to start regularly, but unfortunately, he just doesn’t seem like a mixed-league guy right now. He’ll likely make his next start Friday in San Diego.

Arozarena also walked and scored three times. He had been 0-for-9 with the bases loaded this year before hitting the first grand slam ever surrendered by Shane Bieber. It was his ninth homer through the Mariners’ 90th game, so he’ll need to pick up the pace a little in order to collect his sixth straight 20/20 season. The steals won’t be an issue; he’s already 19-for-23 there.

Canzone’s 14th homer was clubbed 401 feet to right-center. His .273/.349/.551 line gives him an even .900 OPS. Since he often sits against lefties, he doesn’t qualify for the batting title, but that .551 slugging percentage is good for 10th in the majors among players with 200 plate appearances.

Clement is 14-for-60 with one RBI in his last 17 games, with his slump briefly predating his brief absence due to a hip injury, and he’s now sitting at .293/.316/.430 for the season. Remarkably, though, he was the leading vote-getting in AL All-Star balloting anyway. He’s on pace to finish with 13 homers, 53 RBI, 69 runs scored and about two WAR in 622 plate appearances.

Harper will have a chance to play in his home park with this year’s festivities taking place in Philadelphia. Kyle Schwarber also joins the team as a reserve, and Brandon Marsh was named a starter for the game. Harper and Schwarber will be joined by catchers William Contreras and Hunter Goodman; 1B Matt Olson; 2B Luis Arraez, Sal Stewart SS, Otto Lopez; and outfielders Pete Crow-Armstrong, James Wood, Corbin Carroll and Jordan Walker.

McGonigle is one of two rookie infielders who made the roster with Travis Bazzana of the Guardians also making the team. They’ll be joined by catchers Dillon Dingler and Adley Rutschman; first baseman Ben Rice and Nick Kurtz; third baseman Miguel Vargas and outfielders Randy Arozarena Cody Bellinger and Riley Greene along with designated hitter Yandy Diaz.

Trout is currently on the injured list, but is expected to be activated prior to the event in Philadelphia; a city that fans know holds a special place in the 34-year-old’s heart. Aaron Judge was also voted a starter, but won’t be available due to his injury, with Byron Buxton the third outfielder. They’ll be joined by 3B Junior Caminero, SS Bobby Witt Jr., 2B Ernie Clement, 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr., DH Yordan Alvarez and Shea Langeliers the starting catcher.

Unsurprisingly, Soto was voted into the starting group even with the Mets having a disappointing 2026 campaign. He’ll be joined in the outfield by Andy Pages and Brandon Marsh. The infield will include 3B Max Muncy, SS C.J. Abrams, 2B Ozzie Albies and 1B Freddie Freeman, with Drake Baldwin elected the starting catcher and Shohei Ohtani the designated hitter.

It appears to just be a day of maintenance for Chourio, and it’ll be his first day off since the start of June. The 22-year-old gets a break with Jake Bauers earning a nod in left field for Saturday’s contest.