MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: June 30, 2026, 11:35 PM ET

MLB News Briefing

Player Movements & Injuries

The Boston Red Sox saw first baseman Willson Contreras ejected for a second consecutive game following a heated altercation with Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli Contreras charges mound. Contreras later homered, dedicating the hit to his native Venezuela amid ongoing earthquake recovery efforts Bat flip unveils Contreras'. In other player news, Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena is returning to the injured list with a mild left calf strain Astros' Pena heading back, while Reds outfielder Dane Myers was placed on the 10-day IL with a bruised left shoulder after colliding with an outfield wall Reds put Myers IL. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's pitching start has been moved to Friday to allow for additional rest Ohtani start moved Friday.

All-Star Game Buzz

The Home Run Derby will feature a familiar face as Junior Caminero is set to bring his powerful swing back to the event Caminero bringing sweet swing. However, Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has opted out of participating in the Derby, a decision he also made last year Cubs slugger Crow-Armstrong won't.

On-Field Incidents & Milestones

A bizarre incident occurred Tuesday night when Cleveland Guardians rookie left fielder Cooper Ingle, apparently losing track of outs in the seventh inning, casually tossed a live ball into the stands as a souvenir, directly leading to a run for the opposing Rangers Guardians rookie tosses ball. In a somber but celebratory moment, Milwaukee Brewers fans gathered for a dedication ceremony of a massive 80x100-foot mural honoring longtime broadcaster Bob Uecker, who passed away last year Milwaukee honors Uecker.

Clubhouse & League Operations

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players' Association have joined forces to donate $1 million to aid recovery efforts following devastating earthquakes in Venezuela MLB, MLBPA donate $1M. In a setback for the league's branding efforts, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office denied MLB's attempt to trademark the phrase 'Play Ball,' deeming it too commonplace for exclusive ownership MLB strikes out.

Fantasy & Analytics Insights

For fantasy baseball managers, this week's waiver wire presents opportunities with players like those on the Colorado Rockies Free agent pickups: Take, while Eric Karabell is tracking seven prospects fantasy managers should monitor as the season progresses into July Prospect stock watch: Brewers. The ongoing debate and application of advanced statistics continue, with an in-depth look at Wins Above Replacement (WAR) examining its past, present, and future role in baseball analytics most important stat baseball.

Pitching Recovery Updates

New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried is progressing in his recovery from a bone bruise in his left elbow. Fried threw approximately 30 pitches over two innings in a simulated game on Tuesday, marking a positive step in his return to the mound Fried 'really sharp'.