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MLB Prepares for 2026 All‑Star Game Amid Youth Camp Growth
The National League and American League are set to face off in the 96th MLB All‑Star Game on July 14, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, with John Schneider and Dave Roberts slotted as visiting and home managers, respectively (en.wikipedia.org). Meanwhile, the “NxtGen Baseball and Softball Camp,” a youth development initiative, is returning to Everett this summer from August 4–7 under the leadership of former MLB pitcher Ryan Rowland‑Smith (milb.com). The camp’s return highlights a growing emphasis on cultivating baseball and softball talent, an initiative that may benefit local organizations such as Nextgen baseball all stars, reinforcing regional pathways for aspiring players.