Cody Bellinger named MVP in 2026 MLB All-Star Game shutout victory
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Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Cody Bellinger took home MVP honors in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game held at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, leading the American League to a 4-0 shutout over the National League. Bellinger drove in two runs in the top of the first inning with an RBI single off Cristopher Sánchez, part of a three-run outburst. This marks Bellinger's third All-Star selection and he is now the fourth New York Yankee to earn MVP honors, joining Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, and Giancarlo Stanton. Bellinger entered the game as an injury replacement for teammate Aaron Judge, who is sidelined with a rib fracture. The American League has won 11 of the last 13 All-Star Games.
- •American League shuts out the National League, 4-0.
- •Bellinger drives in two runs in the first inning.
- •He is the fourth Yankee to win the All-Star MVP award.
- •Bellinger entered as a replacement for Aaron Judge.
- •AL pitchers combined to strike out 15 batters.
- 4:02 AMCBS MLB — 2026 MLB All-Star Game: Cody Bellinger named MVP, fourth Yankee to win honors at Midsummer Classic
- 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees Slugger Wins MLB All-Star Game MVP With Clutch Hit
- 3:52 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Cody Bellinger named All-Star Game MVP after American League blanks National League, 4-0
- 3:29 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Cody Bellinger wins All-Star Game MVP, sparks first-inning rally in AL win
- 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — Cody Bellinger earns All-Star Game MVP award, joins Yankees elite list
- 3:24 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees' Cody Bellinger, drives in two runs, earns 2026 All-Star Game MVP honors
"PHILADELPHIA — Cody Bellinger went seven years between All-Star Game appearances. It was worth the wait. The Yankees outfielder was voted MVP of Tuesday night’s All-Star Game after he delivered the decisive hit in the American League’s 4-0 victory at Citizens Bank Park. With the bases loaded and two outs in the top of the first, Bellinger lined a two-run single against National League starter ...
"Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger earned All-Star Game MVP honors after driving in two runs for the American League on Tuesday night.
"Cody Bellinger earned 2026 All-Star Game MVP honors and became the fourth Yankees player to win the award.
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External links- CBS MLBJul 15, 2026, 4:02 AM2026 MLB All-Star Game: Cody Bellinger named MVP, fourth Yankee to win honors at Midsummer Classic
Cody Bellinger drove in two runs in the top of the first inning off Cristopher Sánchez
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 3:59 AMYankees Slugger Wins MLB All-Star Game MVP With Clutch Hit
Cody Bellinger came up big for the AL
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 3:52 AMYankees’ Cody Bellinger named All-Star Game MVP after American League blanks National League, 4-0
PHILADELPHIA — Cody Bellinger went seven years between All-Star Game appearances. It was worth the wait. The Yankees outfielder was voted MVP of Tuesday night’s All-Star Game after he delivered the decisive hit in the American League’s 4-0 victory at Citizens Bank Park. With the bases loaded and two outs in the top of the first, Bellinger lined a two-run single against National League starter ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 3:29 AMYankees’ Cody Bellinger wins All-Star Game MVP, sparks first-inning rally in AL win
Bellinger and Ben Rice's run-scoring singles keyed another AL victory.
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 3:26 AMCody Bellinger earns All-Star Game MVP award, joins Yankees elite list
Cody Bellinger earned 2026 All-Star Game MVP honors and became the fourth Yankees player to win the award.
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 3:24 AMYankees' Cody Bellinger, drives in two runs, earns 2026 All-Star Game MVP honors
Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger earned All-Star Game MVP honors after driving in two runs for the American League on Tuesday night.
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