MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: July 18, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

NL West Standings and Transactions

The Colorado Rockies over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, with pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano delivering an effective performance into the seventh inning. In other NL West news, the Arizona Diamondbacks to the St. Louis Cardinals, a loss that saw Ketel Marte fail to challenge a questionable strike three call on the final out. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers saw their star two-way player Shohei Ohtani into his left knee, rather than a fluid drainage, according to manager Dave Roberts, and Ohtani remained in Friday's lineup.

AL East Shakeups and Player News

The Baltimore Orioles have with starting pitcher Kyle Bradish, a move that secures a key arm for the club's future. In contrast, the New York Yankees are facing uncertainty with their captain, Aaron Judge. Judge, sidelined since May 31 and has not yet been cleared for workouts as his fractured rib continues to heal, with the team moving him to the 60-day injured list. Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed regret over his decision to leave Gerrit Cole in the game during Friday night's 2-1 loss to the Dodgers.

Pitching Milestones and Injury Concerns

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones of consecutive retired batters to, a run that ended during Saturday's 7-1 win against the Cleveland Guardians. The Guardians, however, had their Friday game against the Pirates postponed due to poor air quality stemming from wildfire smoke. In Milwaukee, the Brewers received some somber news as starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff on his right shoulder, just as the team was distributing bobbleheads in his honor. The Brewers also acquired right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. from the Astros, who will as the team navigates through injuries.

Contract Extensions and Future Outlooks

The Cincinnati Reds have for the long term, signing the 23-year-old starter to a seven-year, $105 million contract before Saturday's game. This move comes as the Reds aim to build for the future, a sentiment echoed by other teams considering their trade deadline strategies. Amidst these player transactions, the specter of a potential labor dispute, raising questions about the league's ongoing negotiations.

Player Recoveries and Miscellaneous Notes

Seattle Mariners general manager Justin Hollander expressed optimism that center fielder Julio Rodriguez could return from his concussion as early as Saturday. In a unique moment, former Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo, attending a ceremony for the 2016 World Series team hit by current Cubs first baseman Michael Busch while sitting in the bleachers. The Chicago Cubs also for the 10-year anniversary of their World Series title. Mets interim manager Andy Green with MLB regulations regarding the use of artificial intelligence after a report surfaced about the organization's practices. Several teams are reportedly considering significant moves at the trade deadline, with insiders discussing which stars could be dealt and which clubs might "go all-in," including speculation about potential moves involving pitchers like Skubal, and the future plans for the Mets and Red Sox.