MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: July 21, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

Red Sox Extend Historic Win Streak, Guardians Unleash Power

The Boston Red Sox by defeating Baltimore 6-1 on Sunday, extending their winning streak to 14 games, the second-longest in franchise history. Caleb Durbin's go-ahead homer in the eighth inning proved to be the difference-maker. The Red Sox also secured a 6-1 victory against the Rays on Sunday, with Willson Contreras contributing a two-run homer and Sonny Gray pitching six solid innings to push their win streak to 13 games. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians in a dominant 13-4 rout of the Minnesota Twins, showcasing significant power despite entering the game with the majors' third-fewest homers.

Player Milestones and Injury Updates Across the League

Nolan Arenado, becoming the sixth active player to reach 2,000 career hits with a double on Monday night. In injury news, the Chicago White Sox are likely to place catcher Kyle Teel on the injured list after he hurt his ankle. The Baltimore Orioles on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation. Marlins All-Star right-hander Max Meyer was also placed on the 15-day injured list with a neck strain, while shortstop Otto Lopez was out of the lineup for the second consecutive game. The Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. exited Monday with back tightness. 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.

Trade Activity and Roster Moves

The Los Angeles Dodgers from the Colorado Rockies in a trade for two minor league players. The Detroit Tigers, who in extra innings, are reportedly focused on winning July games to retain ace Tarik Skubal through the trade deadline. The New York Mets activated outfielder Luis Robert Jr. from the injured list after nearly three months sidelined with a back issue.

Prospect Watch and International Signings

Kiley McDaniel's latest prospect rankings reveal movement across all 30 team farm systems following the MLB draft. In international news, Rintaro Sasaki will sign with the Miami Marlins, forgoing a professional career in Japan.

Notable Performances and League Developments

The Seattle Mariners, led by a grand slam from Cal Raleigh over the Cincinnati Reds, a game where the Reds' strategy to load the bases backfired. Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez continues to impress, already reaching 12 home runs in his first 31 games. Hunter Goodman of the Colorado Rockies of the season on Sunday, joining an exclusive club. Braves catcher Drake Baldwin homered twice and went 5-for-5 in Atlanta's 8-5 win after returning from an oblique injury.

Upcoming Events and League News

A special Field of Dreams game featuring throwback uniforms for the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies is scheduled for August 13. Shohei Ohtani will against the Phillies due to left knee irritation. Sadly, Duane Ward, a key reliever for the Toronto Blue Jays' back-to-back World Series championships in the early 1990s, has passed away at 62.

Fantasy Baseball and Player Rankings

The hottest bats available on the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week are detailed. ESPN's second-half preview includes rankings and playoff odds for all teams as the season progresses. The unique representation of Latino players within the MLBPA leadership is highlighted.