MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 6, 2026, 8:33 AM ET

Player Notebook & Injury Updates

The race for National League MVP is heating up as the All-Star break approaches, with Shohei Ohtani and Bryce Harper emerging as top contenders. However, Ohtani's workload is being carefully managed by the Dodgers, who opted to hold him out of Saturday's lineup after he threw a season-high 110 pitches on Friday. Manager Dave Roberts indicated it's "hard to imagine" Ohtani pitching in the All-Star Game due to his adjusted schedule Ohtani unlikely pitch. Meanwhile, the Mariners received concerning news as outfielder Julio Rodriguez was placed on the seven-day injured list with a concussion after a collision at home plate Mariners put J-Rod.

Several other pitchers are dealing with injuries. The Padres have placed starter Randy Vásquez on the 15-day injured list with a bruised ankle Padres pitcher Vásquez, though he was also taken to the hospital after fainting during his start Padres' Vasquez taken. In New York, the Yankees' Carlos Rodón was moved to the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation Yanks place Rodón, and Orioles closer Ryan Helsley is also on the 15-day IL with elbow discomfort that surfaced while warming up O's closer Helsley. On a more positive note for Cincinnati, pitcher Hunter Greene is slated to come off the 60-day injured list and make his season debut Saturday against the Orioles Reds' Greene come. Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski's All-Star Game status is in doubt, as his scheduled start the Sunday before the break would make him ineligible to pitch in the Midsummer Classic Misiorowski's ASG status.

Team Standings & Transactions

The Tampa Bay Rays have climbed to the top of the weekly power rankings, knocking the New York Yankees out of the AL's top spot, while the Miami Marlins have entered the top 10 Power Ranks: Rays. In a move to bolster their offense, the Atlanta Braves signed former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen to a minor league contract Braves sign McCutchen. The Braves also recalled infielder Jim Jarvis from Triple-A Gwinnett and designated first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment Braves bring back IF. The Chicago Cubs made a roster move, recalling Drew Pomeranz from Triple-A Iowa and optioning Jordan Wicks Cubs recall Pomeranz. The Cardinals reinstated pitcher Ryne Stanek from the paternity list and optioned Gordon Graceffo to Triple-A Memphis Cards reinstate Stanek.

Player Milestones & Historical Context

Reliever Aroldis Chapman continues to etch his name in the record books, reaching a significant strikeout milestone for his career Where does Aroldis Chapman. Meanwhile, the league is preparing for Fourth of July celebrations with special uniforms and caps for all teams All special MLB. Ballparks across the country are also rolling out unique food offerings for the holiday, from the Dodgers to the Nationals What MLB ballparks. Prospect Ryan Lasko of the Athletics faces a "lengthy" recovery after a collision that broke his back A's prospect Lasko.

Trade Deadline Buzz & Matchups

With the trade deadline approaching, speculation is mounting about potential moves for key players. Pitchers Tarik Skubal and Freddy Peralta, along with infielder Luis Arraez, are among those whose futures with their current teams are uncertain Skubal Peralta. In recent play, the Cleveland Guardians secured a dramatic walk-off victory over the Chicago White Sox thanks to Brayan Rocchio's two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning Guardians stun White Sox. Shohei Ohtani's presence in the Dodgers' lineup was notable on Friday, with Dalton Rushing catching his start against the Padres Rushing catch Ohtani's.