MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: July 21, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Brewers Monitor Mis Workload, Tigers Focus on Skubal

The Milwaukee Brewers are carefully managing pitcher Jacob Misiorowski's workload, with the right-hander throwing just four innings in Monday's win over the Mets, marking his first appearance since July 7. Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers, fresh off an 8-6 extra-inning victory against the Chicago Cubs, are prioritizing July wins to retain ace Tarik Skubal beyond the trade deadline.

Injury Bug Continues to Bite MLB Teams

Several teams are dealing with significant injuries. The Chicago White Sox may be headed to the injured list with catcher Kyle Teel, who hurt his left ankle Monday night. The Miami Marlins placed All-Star right-hander Max Meyer on the 15-day injured list with a neck strain, while shortstop Otto Lopez was out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman of the Baltimore Orioles was also placed on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation. The Kansas City Royals saw All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. exit Monday's game with back tightness. The Houston Astros have Jeremy Peña back in the lineup, but first baseman Christian Walker remains out of the starting lineup for a second straight game. The Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin returned from an oblique injury, going 5-for-5 with two homers in an 8-5 win. Orioles rookie catcher Samuel Basallo left Monday's game with right shoulder discomfort.

Player Milestones and Notable Performances

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado became the sixth active player to reach 2,000 career hits, achieving the milestone with a double in a 5-2 loss to the Athletics. In a powerful offensive display, the Cleveland Guardians hammered seven home runs in a 13-4 rout of the Minnesota Twins, despite entering the game with the majors' third-fewest homers. The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to 14 games, with Caleb Durbin hitting a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning of a victory over Baltimore. The Red Sox previously secured their 13th consecutive win on Sunday, a 6-1 defeat of the Rays, thanks to a two-run homer from Willson Contreras and a strong outing from Sonny Gray. Colorado Rockies' Hunter Goodman had his second three-homer game of the season on Sunday. Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez continues to impress, now with 12 home runs in 31 games, making him the fourth player in MLB history with at least 12 homers and 31 RBIs in his first 31 games.

Trade News and Roster Moves

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired reliever Seth Halvorsen from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for two minor league players. The New York Mets activated outfielder Luis Robert Jr. from the injured list after he missed nearly three months with a back issue. The Minnesota Twins activated All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton, who had missed nine games with a hip strain and ranks sixth in the majors with 25 home runs. Rintaro Sasaki will sign with the Miami Marlins, forgoing a professional career in Japan.

Other MLB Notes

The Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies will feature throwback uniforms for their upcoming Field of Dreams game on August 13. Shohei Ohtani will not make his scheduled start against the Phillies due to left knee irritation. Duane Ward, a key reliever for the Blue Jays' World Series-winning teams in the early 1990s, has passed away at the age of 62. The Yankees defeated the Pirates on Monday, but the game saw a bench-clearing incident in the eighth inning. Fantasy baseball managers can look to the waiver wire for hot bats. Kiley McDaniel has updated prospect rankings for all 30 MLB teams, highlighting risers and fallers after the draft. A discussion on the underrepresentation of Latino players in the MLBPA's player leadership was highlighted. William Contreras' bat flip has been recognized. With the second half of the season underway, bettors are showing interest in the White Sox and moving away from the Mets. A preview of the second half of the MLB season, including playoff odds, has been released.