MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: July 21, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Winning Streaks and Milestones

The Boston Red Sox with a 6-1 victory over the Rays on Sunday, extending their winning streak to 13 games, their second-longest in franchise history. Caleb Durbin's clutch eighth-inning homer over the Green Monster proved to be the difference-maker. The Red Sox on Sunday thanks to a two-run homer from Willson Contreras and a solid outing from pitcher Sonny Gray. In a different American League matchup, the Cleveland Guardians hammered the Twins with seven home runs in a dominant 13-4 win, despite entering the game with the majors' third-fewest homers. On the individual front, Nolan Arenado, doubling down the left-field line for his 2,000th hit, joining an elite group of active players.

Injuries and Roster Moves

Several teams as the season progresses. The Miami Marlins placed All-Star right-hander Max Meyer on the 15-day injured list with a neck strain, and shortstop Otto Lopez was out of the lineup for the second consecutive game. The Baltimore Orioles due to left wrist inflammation. The Kansas City Royals' All-Star shortstop, Bobby Witt Jr., exited Monday with back tightness. The Chicago White Sox may be sending catcher Kyle Teel to the IL after he hurt his left ankle. The Houston Astros saw Jeremy Peña return to the lineup, but Christian Walker remained out of the starting lineup for the second straight game. The Minnesota Twins activated All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton due to a hip strain. The New York Mets, however from the injured list after nearly three months on the shelf with a back issue. The Atlanta Braves saw Drake Baldwin return from an oblique injury and in their 8-5 victory. The Orioles also saw rookie catcher Samuel Basallo exit with shoulder discomfort.

Trade Buzz and Prospect Watch

The Los Angeles Dodgers as they aim to bolster their pitching staff. They have already from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for two minor leaguers. Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers are focused on keeping ace Tarik Skubal and are looking to win key July games to avoid trading him before the deadline. In prospect news, Kiley McDaniel's latest rankings detail the risers and fallers across all 30 team farm systems following the MLB draft. Additionally, Rintaro Sasaki will sign with the Miami Marlins, forgoing a professional career in Japan.

Player Performances and Notable Events

The Seattle Mariners benefited from a grand slam by Cal Raleigh, who hit one on the first pitch after the Reds chose to load the bases to face him, leading to an 8-0 win. In a game between the Yankees and Pirates, fireworks erupted in the eighth inning, leading to a bench clearing incident. Hunter Goodman of the Colorado Rockies of the season. Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez is making an impact, already hitting 12 home runs in his first 31 games. The Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies for their upcoming Field of Dreams game. Shohei Ohtani against the Phillies due to knee irritation. Sadly, Duane Ward, a key reliever for the Blue Jays' World Series teams in the 1990s, has died at the age of 62.