MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 1, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

Transactions and Roster Moves

The Minnesota Twins have been active in the trade market, acquiring starting pitcher Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles. The Twins also bolstered their bullpen by trading for left-handed relief pitcher A.J. Minter from the New York Mets in exchange for prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick. In a notable move, the Baltimore Orioles signed right-handed reliever Yennier Cano to a two-year contract extension, securing his services through the 2028 season with a club option for 2029. The Orioles also addressed catcher injuries by acquiring Jake Rogers from the Detroit Tigers for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart. The Chicago Cubs placed reliever Gavin Hollowell on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation and recalled left-hander Antoine Kelly from Triple-A Iowa.

Player Injuries and Suspensions

Several players are sidelined due to injuries, impacting their teams' rosters. Mariners third baseman J.P. Crawford has been placed on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation. Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras left Friday night's game against the Dodgers after being struck on the side of his helmet by a 95 mph fastball, though it was for precautionary reasons. Outfielder Harrison of the San Francisco Giants is having his pay suspended after aggravating an injured left foot in a scooter crash. The Cubs' Gavin Hollowell is on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. A significant concern for the Orioles is first baseman Ryan Mountcastle, who has suffered a torn oblique during his recovery from an earlier left foot fracture, potentially ending his season.

Prospect Call-Ups and Player Performance

Prized outfield Max Clark made his MLB debut for the Detroit Tigers, recording three hits and an RBI in a victory. The Tigers called up Clark from the minor leagues and scratched Casey Mize from his scheduled start as they began their final series before the trade deadline. Houston starter Imai will be shifted to the bullpen for the Astros' weekend series against the Texas Rangers after struggling in his most recent start.

Notable Baseball Memorabilia Sale

A significant transaction occurred off the field as a collector in Florida pulled a one-of-a-kind Shohei Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman autographed card. This rare collectible was subsequently sold for an impressive $11 million to high-end sports card collector Matthew Allen.

Walk-Off Heroics

Clemens delivered a dramatic walk-off grand slam with two outs and two strikes in the ninth inning, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals. The Twins' win came after they had been no-hit through the first six innings by Royals pitcher Noah Cameron.