Jimmy Rollins and Rickie Weeks have been announced as the managers for the 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic, set to take place at Citizens Bank Park on July 10.
The event, founded by Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. in 2023, will open MLB All-Star Week in Philadelphia. It highlights players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and includes pregame festivities celebrating HBCU culture.
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Fan voting for the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game starters began on Wednesday. The first phase runs until noon ET on June 25.
Major League Baseball has unveiled the rosters for the 2026 All-Star Futures Game, featuring 50 top Minor League prospects. The event is scheduled for July 12 at noon ET at Citizens Bank Park as part of All-Star Week.
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Interim Phillies manager Don Mattingly has been asked to serve on the National League coaching staff for the 2026 All-Star Game. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who will lead the NL, extended the invitation ahead of the July 14 event at Citizens Bank Park. Cardinals manager Oli Marmol received a similar request from Roberts.
Ben Rice of the New York Yankees and Jacob Misiorowski of the Milwaukee Brewers have been named the MLB Players of the Week for their recent performances.
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Ken Griffey Jr. advised high school players at the Hank Aaron Invitational on visualization and self-belief during a session at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Florida.