MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 1, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

Injuries and Roster Moves Plague MLB

The injury bug continued to bite across Major League Baseball over the past three days, impacting key players and teams. Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was placed on the injured list with lower back inflammation, a move that followed his removal from Tuesday's game before his scheduled at-bat due to similar discomfort Rangers' Seager exits. The Giants also saw a significant loss as third baseman Matt Chapman exited Tuesday's game with an abdominal strain and was scheduled for an MRI. In the outfield, the Reds' Dane Myers was placed on the 10-day injured list with a bruised left shoulder after crashing into an outfield wall Monday Reds' Myers carted off, while Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena is returning to the injured list with a mild left calf strain. The Yankees experienced a scare when second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. left Monday night's game following a collision, though his status was not immediately clear. Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger's return is delayed back injury, with a stress reaction in his back shutting him down for several more weeks.

Team Performances and Milestones

Despite the injury woes, some teams continued to find success. The Miami Marlins capped off their best month in franchise history, securing their 20th win of June with a dominant 14-3 victory over the Rockies Marlins crush Rockies. This strong performance was part of a broader analysis of teams ruling the past month, with the Marlins highlighted as a surging club. On the managerial front, Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts became the fastest manager to reach 1,000 career wins after his team's victory over the Athletics. In a notable offensive milestone, Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber became the first player in MLB to reach 30 home runs this season, doing so in franchise-record time Schwarber sets Phils mark.

All-Star Game Preparations and Notable Absences

With the All-Star Game on the horizon, preparations and selections are underway. Fifty players were named to the All-Star Futures Game, including top overall pick from last year's draft, Nationals shortstop Eli Willits Willits, De Paula, Made. Rays slugger Junior Caminero, who recently homered in his fifth straight game, will participate in the Home Run Derby Caminero bringing swing back. However, Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has declined to participate in the Home Run Derby for the second consecutive year.

League News and Philanthropy

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players' Association announced a joint $1 million donation to aid in recovery efforts following devastating earthquakes in Venezuela MLB, MLBPA donate $1M. In a unique piece of league news, MLB's attempt to trademark the phrase 'Play Ball' was denied by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, with the office deeming the phrase too commonplace. The league also revealed its 4th of July-specific promotional giveaways, although participation will vary by team Red, white Bobby bobblehead.

Managerial Stability and Roster Changes

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen stated that he is not considering dismissing president of baseball operations David Stearns, despite the team's struggles. The Mets were also involved in a controversial play where George Springer rounded the bases on a Little League home run due to misplays by outfielders Juan Soto and A.J. Ewing Mets' miscues lead to HR. Meanwhile, the Reds activated reliever Pagan while placing outfielder Dane Myers on the injured list Reds put Myers IL. The Padres activated infielder Jake Cronenworth from the injured list after he was sidelined by a concussion Padres vet Cronenworth returns.

Player Performances and Incidents

The past few days saw several notable player performances and incidents. Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was ejected for a second consecutive game following a heated exchange with Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli Contreras charges Nats mound. Contreras also homered in a game, with reports noting his concern for his native Venezuela amidst earthquake recovery efforts Bat flip unveils Contreras'. Guardians rookie left fielder Cooper Ingle made an unusual error, tossing a live ball into the stands as a souvenir in the seventh inning, allowing the Rangers to score. Rays designated hitter Yandy Díaz, the American League's leading hitter, was removed from Sunday's game due to a strained shoulder.

Pitching Notes and Injury Recoveries

On the pitching front, Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will skip his scheduled start to get additional rest, according to manager Dave Roberts. Yankees pitcher Max Fried took a step forward in his recovery from an elbow bone bruise, throwing about 30 pitches in a simulated game Fried 'really sharp', with plans for him to face hitters, including Giancarlo Stanton Yankees' Fried face hitters. In a near-perfect outing, Sonny Gray's no-hitter was broken up in the eighth inning as the Red Sox completed a sweep of the Yankees Gray's no-hitter ends 8th. The Guardians activated outfielder Chase DeLauter after a brief stint on the injured list Guardians activate DeLauter.

Fantasy Baseball and Analytics

For fantasy managers, prospect stock is being closely watched, with seven players highlighted as ones to monitor as July begins Prospect stock watch. Fantasy waiver wire pickups are also being advised, with opportunities presented by the Rockies' struggles Free agent pickups. Baseball analytics continue to be a point of discussion, with a deep dive into WAR (Wins Above Replacement) as a potentially polarizing yet powerful statistic most important stat.

Team Futures and Broadcast News

the Dodgers lead the pack with the best odds to win the 2026 World Series, with the Phillies and Brewers also showing strong prospects win 2026 World Series. In broadcast news, NBC preempted a Yankees-Red Sox "Sunday Night Baseball" game in favor of live golf coverage that ran late due to weather delays NBC bumps Yankees-Red Sox. Milwaukee honored longtime broadcaster Bob Uecker with a giant downtown mural Milwaukee honors Uecker.

Yankees' Struggles and Player Regrets

The New York Yankees' losing streak reached a season-long six games following a loss to the Tigers, with their offense struggling to produce Pressing Yankees lose 6th. Third baseman Alex Bregman expressed regret over not running harder to first base in a recent game Bregman regrets running. Reds outfielder Eugenio Suarez exited Sunday's game after being hit by a pitch, with a CT scan pending on his left hand Suarez exits Reds' loss.