MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: July 7, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

MLB Player Movement & Injuries

The injury bug continued to bite around Major League Baseball Tuesday, with several key players landing on the injured list. The Minnesota Twins placed center fielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day IL aggravating a hip injury that has hampered him for much of the season. In Pittsburgh, rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin was also moved to the IL due to a finger injury. Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks saw veteran outfielder Max Kepler hit his first home run since returning from an 80-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs, contributing to an 8-0 win over the Padres. On a more positive note for some, the New York Mets welcomed back Jorge Polanco to their lineup Tuesday, nearly three months after he began a rehab assignment for right wrist and left Achilles injuries marking his return.

Prospect Call-Ups & Roster Moves

Teams continued to shuffle their rosters Tuesday, calling up prospects and making roster adjustments. The Milwaukee Brewers promoted 21-year-old outfielder Luis Lara to the major league roster ahead of a doubleheader with the Cardinals. In Houston, right-hander Mike Burrows was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land following a rough outing where he surrendered 10 runs. The Atlanta Braves also made a move, placing left-hander Martín Pérez on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm contusion while designating pitcher Carrasco.

All-Star Game & Home Run Derby Buzz

As the MLB All-Star Game approaches, rosters and participant lists are solidifying. While many of baseball's biggest stars are headed to Philadelphia, some deserving players will be watching from home, with snubs and takeaways being debated. The field for the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia on July 13 is also taking shape, with New York Yankees slugger Ben Rice, who leads his team with 25 home runs, confirmed to be participating swinging for the fences.

Midseason Standings & Fantasy Baseball

With the unofficial halfway point of the season passed, clubs are being evaluated, with some teams exceeding expectations while others have fallen short. Fantasy baseball managers are also navigating the waiver wire, with pitching talent being a focus as the weather heats up. Trade speculation is also surfacing for certain closers, including Aroldis Chapman, who is being discussed as a potential trade candidate for fantasy managers looking to improve their bullpens providing fantasy insights.

Player Performances & Suspensions

Individual performances varied across the league Monday. Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Dalton Rushing delivered a walk-off single in the 11th inning to secure the team's 60th win of the season in their first extra-innings contest. In Philadelphia, ace pitcher Cristopher Sanchez endured a career-worst outing, allowing nine earned runs in just 3 1/3 innings during the Phillies' lopsided loss to Kansas City. On a brighter note for the Yankees, Cam Schlittler delivered an eight-inning performance, his second such outing this year, to help defeat the Tampa Bay Rays. Meanwhile, Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli saw his suspension for his role in a brawl at Boston reduced on appeal by Major League Baseball.

Draft Prospects & Future Outlook

The future of baseball is also on the minds of teams and fans, with the MLB draft on the horizon. Questions abound regarding potential No. 1 picks, such as who the White Sox will select. For one highly-touted pitching prospect, Brody Bumila, an MRI revealed ulnar collateral ligament damage to his left elbow, casting uncertainty on his draft stock signaling a significant injury. Major leaguers also shared memories of their own draft experiences, recalling the moments they were selected, from first-rounders to players chosen in now-defunct rounds recalling draft days.