MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: July 28, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Player Injuries and Roster Moves

Several players exited games due to injuries, with infielder Curtis Mead with the Boston Red Sox after being hit by a pitch. Giants' third baseman Casey Schmitt also in the second inning. Pirates rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez was removed from play after a similar incident involving a hit-by-pitch to his left hand. In other roster news, Athletics All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers and pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. season-ending surgeries. Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon was designated for assignment after struggling, and the Reds placed utility man Spencer Steer on the injured list with a wrist sprain as reported. All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger will for the Yankees due to a hamstring strain.

Team Struggles and Streaks

The Miami Marlins with a walk-off single by Griffin Conine, avoiding a sweep and ending a significant slump that had seen them lose 12 consecutive games. Meanwhile, the San Diego Padres completed their sweep of the Marlins on Sunday, pushing Miami's losing streak to a historic 12 games as noted.

Prospect and Player News

Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski by striking out the first seven Rockies batters on Sunday, ultimately recording 12 strikeouts in a dominant outing. Braves manager Walt Weiss's intentional walk strategy paid off in an 11-inning victory against the Phillies. Mets' Juan Soto, despite a calf strain, "100%" expects to. Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko posted social media updates indicating he has following a severe back injury.

Trade Deadline and Hall of Fame

As the trade deadline approaches, speculation continues regarding the plans of National League powerhouses like the Brewers, Braves, and Phillies. In Cooperstown, Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran, and Jeff Kent were officially, representing diverse paths to the pinnacle of the sport as detailed.

Draft Signings and Ownership

Pitchers Logan Schmidt and Aidan Knaak were the only unsigned players from the first 10 rounds of the amateur draft by Monday's deadline. In a significant ownership development, former pitcher Chan Ho Park became the first Korean to purchase a stake in a major league club with the Athletics.

Other Notes

The Boston bats remain hot, with a look at the top players to consider for your fantasy baseball waiver wire this week. A forecaster for Week, covering July 27-Aug. 2, offers insights into pitcher rankings and hitter ratings for upcoming games.