MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: July 20, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

Player News and Transactions

The Miami Marlins on the 15-day injured list with a neck strain. Shortstop Otto Lopez was also out of the starting lineup for a second consecutive game. The New York Mets Jr. from the injured list after he missed nearly three months with a back issue. In Baltimore, the Orioles on the 10-day injured list due to left wrist inflammation, and rookie catcher Samuel Basallo. Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña returned to the lineup against the Marlins, while Christian Walker was out of the starting lineup for a second straight game. The Minnesota Twins after the All-Star outfielder missed nine games with a right hip strain.

The Los Angeles Dodgers from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for two minor league players. Rintaro Sasaki will sign with the Miami Marlins and forgo a professional career in Japan. In other news, Duane Ward, a bullpen anchor for the Blue Jays' back-to-back World Series teams in the early 1990s, has died at age 62.

Team Performance and Trends

The Boston Red Sox to 13 games with a 6-1 victory over the Rays on Sunday. Willson Contreras hit a two-run homer, and Sonny Gray pitched six innings, allowing one run. The Red Sox are now tied for their second-longest winning streak in franchise history. Meanwhile, Hunter Goodman of the Colorado Rockies of the season, becoming the first player in franchise history to achieve the feat twice in one season. Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez is, becoming the fourth player in MLB history with at least 12 homers and 31 RBIs in his first 31 games. In a notable pitching development, Shohei Ohtani against the Phillies due to irritation in his left knee.

Prospects and Future Outlook

Kiley McDaniel for all 30 MLB teams, detailing which players are rising and falling in farm systems following the MLB draft. The second half of the MLB season is underway, with teams assessing their playoff odds and potential trade deadline moves. Insiders shared on which teams might go all-in at the deadline and which stars could be dealt. Bettors are showing interest in the White Sox while abandoning the Mets, according to an analysis of betting trends. The Field of Dreams game is set to return on August 13th, with both the Twins and Phillies.

League-Wide Issues and Discussions

A discussion arose regarding the underrepresentation of Latinos in MLBPA player leadership, with among the current representatives. The prospect of labor disputes, including a potential work stoppage, even during All-Star week festivities. William Contreras' impressive bat flip was highlighted, with a discussion about for 2026. Fantasy baseball managers are being advised on the on the waiver wire.