MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: July 28, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

Injuries and Roster Moves Shake Up MLB

The Boston Red Sox are facing uncertainty as infielder Curtis Mead in his debut after being acquired from the Washington Nationals. Mead, was hit by a pitch on his left wrist in the fourth inning, initially reported as a contusion before further tests revealed the fracture. Meanwhile, the San Francisco Giants are bracing for significant time without infielder Casey Schmitt, who manager Tony Vitello indicated would "probably going to miss some significant time" after exiting with a knee injury and is set for an MRI. The Chicago Cubs have designated veteran pitcher Jameson Taillon for assignment following a rough outing where he in four innings against the Pirates. In another roster move, the New York Yankees will be without All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger for four to six weeks due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. The Oakland Athletics will also be losing key players for the season, as All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers and right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. set surgery on Tuesday.

Trade Deadline Buzz and Player Updates

As the August 3 trade deadline approaches, speculation surrounding potential blockbuster deals is intensifying. Experts are pondering scenarios like Francisco Lindor moving across New York or Jack Skubal and Ken Miller being involved in significant trades. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed that ace Tarik Skubal is still scheduled to start Wednesday against the Orioles, a key outing as the deadline looms. In player updates, Pirates rookie slugger Esmerlyn Valdez, who was hit in the left hand by a pitch on Monday, was back in the lineup against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night. Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber is out of the starting lineup and expected to miss Tuesday night's game in Miami due to illness. Fantasy managers are keeping a close eye on closer situations, with Edwin Diaz reportedly.

Ohtani Interpreter Case Continues to Unfold

New audio has surfaced shedding further light on the Shohei Ohtani interpreter case. Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, initially told a reporter that the Dodgers slugger had agreed to cover his substantial gambling debt but reportedly reversed course less than 24 hours later. ESPN has released a podcast, "The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani," detailing how the relationship between Ohtani and Mizuhara unraveled amid a massive sports betting scheme.

Franchise Streaks Broken and Rising Hit-Batter Trend

The Miami Marlins managed to break their franchise-record 12-game losing streak with a walk-off single by Griffin Conine against the Phillies. Manager Clayton McCullough likened the team's skid to "The Odyssey" before Monday's game. Meanwhile, a concerning trend in Major League Baseball is the rise in hit batters, with discussions centering on the impact of increased velocity, less control from pitchers, and a new "just wear it" mentality among hitters contributing to the uptick.