MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 5, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Player Health & Transactions

The injury bug continued to bite across Major League Baseball over the past three days, with several key players landing on the injured list. The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Julio Rodriguez on the seven-day IL with a concussion after he was hit in the helmet by a throw Mariners put J-Rod. In New York, the Yankees announced that lefty Carlos Rodón was placed on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation Yanks place Rodón. The Orioles also saw their closer, Ryan Helsley, go to the 15-day injured list with elbow discomfort O's closer Helsley returns. In other roster moves, the Braves signed former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen to a minor league deal as they seek offensive help Braves sign OF McCutchen, while the Cubs recalled Drew Pomeranz from Triple-A Cubs recall Pomeranz. The Cardinals reinstated Ryne Stanek from the paternity list Cards reinstate Stanek, send, and the Braves recalled Jim Jarvis while designating Rowdy Tellez for assignment Braves bring back IF.

MVP Race & League Standings

With the All-Star break on the horizon, the MVP race in the National League is heating up, with Shohei Ohtani and Bryce Harper emerging as top contenders MLB awards: PCA. Ohtani, already a significant draw for his dual-threat capabilities, has been managing his workload, with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts suggesting it's unlikely Ohtani will pitch in the All-Star Game due to his schedule Ohtani unlikely to pitch. Ohtani's bat remains potent, though his pitching schedule is being carefully managed; he threw a season-high 110 pitches against the Padres before experiencing biceps tightness, leading the Dodgers to hold him out of Saturday's lineup hold Ohtani (bicep) out. He was scheduled to hit and catch, with Dalton Rushing behind the plate for his Friday start against the Padres catch Ohtani's start Friday. In the American League, the Tampa Bay Rays have ascended to the top spot in the Power Rankings, unseating the New York Yankees, while the Miami Marlins have cracked the top 10 Power Ranks: Rays, Marlins.

Pitcher Milestones & Injury Updates

Aroldis Chapman has cemented his place in baseball history, now holding the record for the most strikeouts by a relief pitcher Where does Aroldis Chapman. Meanwhile, pitching injuries continue to impact teams. Padres starter Randy Vásquez has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a bruised right ankle Padres pitcher Vásquez (ankle). Vásquez was later taken to the hospital after fainting following his start against the Dodgers Padres' Vasquez taken. The Cincinnati Reds plan to activate pitcher Hunter Greene from the 60-day injured list for his season debut against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday come off IL, start. Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski's All-Star Game availability is in doubt due to his scheduled start the Sunday before the break, making him ineligible for the midsummer classic Misiorowski's ASG status.

Special Events & Prospect News

Major League Baseball teams will be sporting special uniforms and caps for the Fourth of July holiday, featuring stars-and-stripes themes across all games special MLB July 4. Ballparks across the league are also rolling out unique food offerings to celebrate the occasion, from the Dodgers to the Nationals MLB ballparks serving up. In prospect news, Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko faces a lengthy recovery after a collision that broke his back, though he expressed hope for a return A's prospect Lasko facing. The trade deadline is approaching, prompting speculation about potential moves for notable players like Tarik Skubal, Luis Arraez, and Freddy Peralta Arraez: One player every.... In a recent game, Brayan Rocchio provided a dramatic moment for the Cleveland Guardians, hitting a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth to defeat the Chicago White Sox Guardians stun White Sox.