MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: July 27, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Hall of Fame and Ownership News

The brotherhood of baseball welcomed three new members as Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran, and Jeff Kent were officially enshrined in the Hall of Fame on Sunday. Meanwhile, former pitcher Chan Ho Park made history by becoming the first Korean to purchase a stake in a major league club, joining the Oakland Athletics' ownership group.

Team Struggles and Player Milestones

The Miami Marlins' woes continued as their losing streak reached a franchise-record 12 games following a 5-3 defeat to the San Diego Padres. In a bright spot for the Los Angeles Angels, Mike Trout recorded his first four-hit game in five years, climbing the team's all-time lists for doubles and singles.

Pitching Performances and Managerial Decisions

Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski etched his name in the record books by striking out the first seven Colorado Rockies batters he faced, ultimately fanning 12 in his outing. Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss made a bold call in the 11th inning, ordering an intentional walk that ultimately paid off as his team secured a 3-2 victory.

Player Injuries and Transactions

Several teams faced setbacks with key players landing on the injured list. The New York Yankees placed All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain. Mets All-Star Juan Soto was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left calf strain, expected to sideline him for a significant period. In Texas, third baseman Josh Jung was placed on the 10-day IL with a left calf strain. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed caution regarding Shohei Ohtani, who skipped a bullpen session due to slight regression. Corey Seager took live batting practice for the first time since his back injury. In other transactions, the Boston Red Sox traded lefty Connelly Early to the Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead, and the Brewers designated recently acquired righty Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment.

Birthday Homers and Franchise Records

Ryan O'Hearn celebrated his 33rd birthday in style with a grand slam, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-7 win over the Chicago Cubs. Salvador Perez continued his power surge, hitting his 318th career home run to surpass George Brett on the Royals' all-time list.

Postseason Aspirations and Player Departures

With the trade deadline approaching and postseason hopes fading, Freddy Peralta acknowledged his likely departure from the Mets after his final outing on Sunday. In a concerning development for the Oakland Athletics, All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers may miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to a torn meniscus.

Late-Game Heroics

Dylan Beavers delivered another clutch performance for the Baltimore Orioles, hitting a walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning to secure a victory.