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Mariners' Anderson, Sloan to Futures Game, Castillo Trade Rumors

7/13/2026

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Summary

MLB Picks Futures

MLB selected left-hander Kade Anderson and right-hander Ryan Sloan for the July 12 Futures Game in Philadelphia.
Anderson, the No. 3 2025 pick, is 8-0 with a 1.22 ERA and 99 strikeouts.
Sloan, a 2025 second-round pick, is 2-2 with a 4.11 ERA and 72 strikeouts.
Seattle’s healthy rotation creates a logjam, prompting trade talks for Luis Castillo before Aug. 3 as the Mariners sit below .500 behind Texas in the AL West.

Summary

AL Wins

The American League defeated the National League 6-1 in the seven-inning Futures Game on July 12, 2026.
Larry Bowa and former Phillies star Shane Victorino managed the AL and NL respectively, delivering the AL’s first win since 2022.
Rays catcher Nathan Flewelling earned MVP after a single-pitch, two-run homer that traveled 365 feet at 95.1 mph.

History

Historical Context

The MLB All-Star Futures Game began in 1999 as a showcase of minor-league prospects during All-Star Week. Since then more than 800 players have appeared, with the format shifting in 2019 from U.S. vs. world to AL vs. NL. The 2026 edition in Philadelphia aligns with the city’s hosting of the All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park as part of the United States Semiquincentennial celebration.

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MLB Picks Futures

MLB selected left-hander Kade Anderson and right-hander Ryan Sloan for the July 12 Futures Game in Philadelphia.
Anderson, the No. 3 2025 pick, is 8-0 with a 1.22 ERA and 99 strikeouts.
Sloan, a 2025 second-round pick, is 2-2 with a 4.11 ERA and 72 strikeouts.
Seattle’s healthy rotation creates a logjam, prompting trade talks for Luis Castillo before Aug. 3 as the Mariners sit below .500 behind Texas in the AL West.

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