MLB All-Star Game 2026 recap: Cody Bellinger earns MVP as AL blanks NL 4-0 | MLB News
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game brought together baseball’s biggest stars at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14. Fans across the United States watched the annual Midsummer Classic on FOX, while several streaming services also carried the game. The American League defeated the National League 4-0, recording the first All-Star Game shutout since 2013. Cody Bellinger was named MVP after driving in two runs during the American League’s three-run first inning and helping his side take control early. In the United States, the game aired on FOX, with additional coverage available on FS1 and FOX Deportes. Fans who chose to stream the event were able to watch through services including Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV. FOX subscribers also had access through FOX One and the FOX Sports app. International viewers had different broadcast options depending on their region. In Canada, the game was shown on Sportsnet, allowing fans north of the border to follow baseball’s showcase event.
Cody Bellinger shines as American League earns another All-Star Game victory
The MLB All-Star Game has been a baseball tradition since 1933, when Chicago Tribune sports editor Arch Ward proposed a midseason exhibition featuring the sport’s top players. Over the years, the event has grown into a week-long celebration that includes the Home Run Derby, Futures Game and the All-Star Red Carpet Show. Players earn All-Star selections through a combination of fan voting, player and coach selections, and picks made by the Commissioner’s Office. Every MLB team is guaranteed at least one representative. This year’s game belonged to the American League from the opening inning. Bellinger’s two-run single helped spark a three-run first inning, while the AL pitching staff combined to allow just three hits and strike out 15 batters. Miguel Vargas added a solo homer in the eighth inning to complete the scoring. The 4-0 victory marked the first All-Star Game shutout in 13 years and earned Bellinger the Ted Williams All-Star Game MVP Award.
