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Last updated: July 19, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

AL East Standings and Transactions

The Boston Red Sox, extending their winning streak to 12 games with a four-run rally to defeat the Rays. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles secured a key piece of their rotation, agreeing to a five-year, $90 million extension with starting pitcher Kyle Bradish. The New York Yankees, with Aaron Judge still sidelined by a fractured rib and awaiting further scans before resuming baseball activities. Manager Aaron Boone expressed regret over sticking with Gerrit Cole in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Dodgers.

NL Central Race and Player News

The Milwaukee Brewers as starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff announced he will undergo another shoulder surgery. In a significant move for the Cubs, they from the Athletics in exchange for minor league pitcher Aiden Moffett. The Pittsburgh Pirates saw pitcher Jared Jones' streak of 30 consecutive retired batters come to an end in a 7-1 victory over the Guardians. The Pirates' game against the Guardians in Cleveland was stemming from wildfire smoke. The Cincinnati Reds, however, signing starter Chase Burns to a seven-year, $105 million contract.

National League West and Interleague Play

The Colorado Rockies saw a strong outing from their starter, with Tomoyuki Sugano pitching effectively into the seventh inning of a 10-3 win against the Reds. In Los Angeles, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, stating the star underwent a lubricant injection, not a fluid drainage. Ohtani was in the lineup and expected to play. The Arizona Diamondbacks as Ketel Marte failed to challenge a questionable called strike three for the final out in a 5-4 defeat to the Cardinals.

MLB General News and Future Outlook

The Chicago Cubs, unveiling a Champions Gate to commemorate their 2016 World Series victory. Former Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo, present for the ceremony hit by current Cubs first baseman Michael Busch from the bleachers. Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez returned to the lineup and delivered a game-winning RBI after being activated from the injured list due to a concussion. Even amidst the excitement of All-Star week, the possibility of a labor dispute. Mets interim manager Andy Green stated the club is compliant with MLB's policies regarding artificial intelligence usage. The league is also facing questions about which teams will be buyers or sellers at the upcoming trade deadline, with speculation about potential star players being dealt.