The 2026 MLB All-Star Futures Game is underway

The 2026 MLB All-Star Futures Game was underway at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, featuring a live broadcast on NBC/Peacock. The 27th edition of the midsummer prospect showcase included talent from every Major League organization and nearly 40 players from the MLB Pipeline Top 100 Prospects list.

Fans could follow the live coverage on NBC/Peacock and through updates provided throughout the afternoon. The American League squad, managed by Larry Bowa, featured starting pitcher Kade Anderson (MLB's No. 5 prospect) who entered the game with a Minor League-leading 1.36 ERA and 0.69 WHIP from his 8-1 record with Double-A Arkansas. The National League manager Shane Victorino countered with Gage Wood (MLB No. 51), a right-hander from the Phillies with a 3.44 ERA.

The lineups for both teams included impressive prospects:
American League:
1. Leo De Vries, SS (Athletics)
2. Franklin Arias, 2B (Red Sox)
3. Ralphy Velazquez, 1B (Guardians)
4. Walker Jenkins, CF (Twins)
5. Blake Mitchell, C (Royals)
6. Caleb Bonemer, 3B (White Sox)
7. Ike Irish, DH (Orioles)
8. Nelson Rada, LF (LAA)
9. Theo Gillen, RF (Rays)
SP: Kade Anderson, LHP (Mariners)

National League:
1. Eli Willits, 2B (Nationals)
2. Roldy Brito, CF (Rockies)
3. Jesús Made, SS (Brewers)
4. Charlie Condon, 1B (Rockies)
5. Josue De Paula, LF (Dodgers)
6. Alfredo Duno, C (Reds)
7. Ethan Salas, DH (Padres)
8. Luis Peña, 3B (Brewers)
9. Edward Florentino, RF (Pirates)
SP: Gage Wood, RHP (Phillies)

The game commenced with Leo De Vries (MLB's No. 2 prospect) of the Athletics starting the scoring. He singled, stole second and third, and scored on a groundout by Franklin Arias, putting the American League up 1-0 in the first inning.

In the second inning, Seth Hernandez (PIT No. 1 / MLB No. 6) showcased his pitching with a fastball hitting 100.2 mph and striking out two batters in a 1-2-3 frame. Edward Florentino (PIT No. 2 / MLB No. 30) tied the game for the National League in the third inning after being hit by a pitch, stealing a base, and scoring on a groundout by Jesús Made (MLB's top prospect).