Each Friday, Inquirer photo editors pick the best sports images from the last seven days. And this week, there’s no question what the biggest show in town was: the MLB All-Star festivities. After a month of World Cup soccer dominating the Philly sports scene, it was time for baseball to take over. Here’s what our photographers saw …
Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper lives up to his “Showman” nickname by climbing up the ropes of a boxing ring on the field during his MLB Home Run Derby introduction.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber reacts after his turn in the final round of the Home Run Derby. He lost to Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
A fan reacts after catching a home run from Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero during the MLB Home Run Derby.Monica Herndon / Staff PhotographerSt. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker celebrates after hitting the winning home run at the MLB Home Run Derby.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
Phillies closer pitcher Jhoan Duran poses for photos with his family at the MLB All-Star Game Red Carpet on Independence Mall on Tuesday afternoon.Monica Herndon / Staff PhotographerKyle Schwarber walks the red carpet with his family.Monica Herndon / Staff Photographer
Philly’s Patti LaBelle performs the national anthem before the start of the All-Star Game.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerPhillies pitcher Jesus Luzardo tossed a 1-2-3 inning, while teammate Cristopher Sànchez allowed the only three runs of the game.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
Jimmy Rollins celebrates after hitting a home run during the MLBx: All-Star 3-on-3 event on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park, but his team ultimately lost to Shane Victorino’s squad.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
Florida A&M University’s Jackson McKenzie, a member of the HBCU American League team, loses his bat in the seventh inning of the HBCU Swingman Classic, which featured baseball players from historically Black colleges and universities.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
HBCU American League pitcher James Peterson, of Alabama State University, loses his hat during the second inning of the Swingman Classic.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
Phillies prospect Wen-Hui Pan pitches in the sixth inning of the 2026 All-Star Futures Game. Fellow Phillies prospect Gage Wood started the game for the National League.David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
National League Futures manager Shane Victorino (center) takes a selfie with members of his team before the start of the game.David Maialetti / Staff PhotographerHBCU American League team members celebrate around Ken Griffey Jr. (center, in white shirt) after winning the HBCU Swingman Classic.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
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