MLB All-Star Game highlights: AL wins behind first shutout in 13 years
The American League secures a historic 3-hit shutout victory over the National League in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game held in South Philadelphia.
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The brief
The American League defeated the National League behind a strong first inning and a home run from Miguel Vargas. Coverage from Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, and MLB.com emphasizes the role of unheralded pitchers and identifies Cody Bellinger as the All-Star MVP.
FOX Sports notes that this MVP honor comes after Bellinger was away for seven years. Reports from 6abc Philadelphia focus on the event taking place in South Philly.
Coverage does not specify further upcoming schedule details.
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Quick answers
Who won the 2026 MLB All-Star Game?
The American League won the game.
Who was named the All-Star MVP?
Cody Bellinger earned the MVP title.
What was notable about the pitching performance?
The American League posted a 3-hit shutout, which is the first shutout in 13 years for the All-Star Game.
Where was the game held?
The game took place in South Philadelphia.
Coverage (8)
- American League stars outshine National League in 96th MLB All-Star game Fox News · 6h ago
- Cody Bellinger stands out in pitching-dominated MLB All-Star Game USA Today · 6h ago
- Yankees’ Cody Bellinger took a long road back to the All-Star Game. Now he’s MVP The New York Times · 6h ago
- They’re not all stars, but unheralded pitchers took over the 2026 MLB All-Star Game CBS Sports · 6h ago
- Belli, still one of 'those little kids with big dreams,' earns All-Star MVP MLB.com · 6h ago
- Recapping a special night in South Philly 6abc Philadelphia · 6h ago
- 2026 MLB All-Star Game: AL posts 3-hit shutout, beats NL behind big 1st inning and Miguel Vargas' HR Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- After 7 Years Away, MLB All-Star Game MVP Cody Bellinger Relishes Return FOX Sports · 6h ago
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