MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: July 26, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Hall of Fame Inductions and Notable Performances

The baseball world celebrated as Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran, and Jeff Kent were officially enshrined in Cooperstown on Sunday, marking a significant moment for the trio who to the Hall of Fame. In other notable performances, Mike Trout notched his first four-hit game in over five years, also climbing the Angels' all-time lists for doubles and singles. Ryan O'Hearn celebrated his 33rd birthday in style, hitting a grand slam that the Chicago Cubs for an 8-7 victory. Salvador Perez continued to make history, hitting his 318th career home run on Saturday to for the Royals.

Team Struggles and Injury Updates

The Miami Marlins' woes continued as they after being swept by the San Diego Padres, falling 5-3. Meanwhile, the New York Mets are facing potential roster changes, with Freddy Peralta acknowledging he may have for the team as the trade deadline approaches. The injury bug continues to bite several clubs: Mets All-Star Juan Soto was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left calf strain and is expected to. Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain after flagging an issue while running the bases. The Rangers have also placed third baseman Josh Jung on the 10-day IL with a left calf strain, recalling Josh Smith from Triple-A. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani skipped a bullpen session due to "a little bit of regression" after his last outing, prompting the team to remain cautious.

Pitching Milestones and Transactions

Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski achieved a franchise first on Sunday he faced and finishing with 11 strikeouts against the first 12 batters. Max Scherzer is set to make his return from the injured list, scheduled to in the series opener against the Nationals. In a trade between the Red Sox and Nationals, Boston acquired infielder Curtis Mead in exchange for lefty Connelly Early completing the deal. The Brewers have designated recently acquired pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment.

Other Notable News

Atlanta manager Walt Weiss's unconventional intentional walk strategy paid off in an 11-inning victory over their opponents. In a concerning development for the Oakland Athletics, All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers may miss the remainder of the 2026 season after suffering a torn meniscus. Corey Seager took live batting practice for the first time since his back injury, a positive step in his recovery for the Rangers. The Minnesota Twins scratched right-hander Mike Paredes from his scheduled start due to a left oblique strain. Dylan Beavers delivered his third career walk-off hit for the Orioles on Saturday night, an RBI single in the ninth inning that secured the win.