MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 20, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Red Sox Extend Historic Win Streak, Pirates Rookies Shine

The Boston Red Sox, securing their 13th consecutive victory with a 6-1 win over the Rays on Sunday. Willson Contreras provided a key two-run homer, and Sonny Gray delivered a solid outing, allowing just one run over six innings. This win streak ties the second-longest in franchise history. The Red Sox previously rallied from a deficit to beat the Rays and extend their streak to 12 games.

In Pittsburgh, rookie Esmerlyn Valdez is making a significant impact for the Pirates. He has already amassed 12 home runs and 31 RBIs in his first 31 games, placing him in elite company among major league rookies. Meanwhile, Pirates right-hander Jared Jones, retiring 30 consecutive batters before his streak ended in a 7-1 victory over the Guardians.

Injury Updates and Roster Moves Across MLB

Several teams are navigating significant injury concerns and making roster adjustments. New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge as he continues to recover from a fractured rib, and has been moved to the 60-day injured list. He has not yet been cleared for workouts. Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers will not pitch in Philadelphia due to left knee irritation, though manager Dave Roberts indicated he received a lubricant injection, not a drainage procedure for his knee.

The Astros are dealing with injuries to key players, with shortstop Jeremy Peña and first baseman Christian Walker sidelined. Orioles rookie catcher Samuel Basallo with shoulder discomfort. In Milwaukee, Brandon Woodruff, his second procedure on the same shoulder. The Athletics will be without Brent Rooker for the remainder of the season after he.

Player Milestones and Notable Transactions

Hunter Goodman of the Colorado Rockies, hitting his second three-homer game of the season on Sunday. Braves catcher Drake Baldwin had a career day in his return from injury, going 5-for-5 with two home runs in an 8-5 win. The Cubs bolstered their pitching staff by acquiring right-hander Aaron Civale from the Athletics in exchange for a minor leaguer.

In other transactions, the Orioles have agreed to a significant extension with pitcher Kyle Bradish, signing him to a five-year deal worth $90 million according to sources. The Miami Marlins are set to sign Rintaro Sasaki, who will forgo a professional career in Japan to join the team. The Pirates also acquired former top prospect Robert Hassell III from the Nationals in a trade.

Team Celebrations and Historical Tributes

The Chicago Cubs, unveiling a Champions Gate for the 10-year mark of their World Series victory. Members of the 2016 team, including World Series MVP Ben Zobrist and Anthony Rizzo, were present for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. In a unique moment, former Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo, attending the ceremony in the bleachers hit by current Cubs first baseman Michael Busch.

The Blue Jays organization is mourning the loss of Duane Ward, a key reliever on their back-to-back World Series championship teams in the early 1990s, who.

League-Wide News and Future Outlook

Major League Baseball is planning for an earlier Opening Day next year, with the season set to begin on March 24, provided there is no lockout according to reports. Mets interim manager Andy Green stated the club is compliant with MLB regulations regarding artificial intelligence after a report surfaced. Phillies reliever Brad Keller has a torn UCL, likely ending his season. Fantasy baseball analysts are with discussions including potential rookie standouts like. Betting tips and odds for Friday's games were also released.