MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 20, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

AL East Standings & Streaks

The Boston Red Sox have to 13 games after a 6-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Sonny Gray picked up the win, allowing just one run over six innings, while Willson Contreras provided a two-run blast. The Red Sox had previously rallied for a 4-run comeback to secure their 12th consecutive victory against the Rays. In other AL East news, the Baltimore Orioles have signed starting pitcher Kyle Bradish to a.

NL Central Race & Player Milestones

The Colorado Rockies saw a historic performance from Hunter Goodman, who for the second time this season, setting a new franchise milestone. On the pitching side, Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano of a 10-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Meanwhile, Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez continues his impressive debut, now boasting, placing him fourth all-time in MLB history for that early-career mark. Pirates right-hander Jared Jones also had his streak of 30 straight retired batters end during a 7-1 victory against the Guardians. The Reds announced a significant long-term commitment, signing starter Chase Burns to a.

Injuries & Roster Moves

Several teams are facing significant injury concerns. The New York Yankees have moved superstar outfielder Aaron Judge to the as he continues to recover from a fractured rib and has not yet been cleared for workouts. The Los Angeles Dodgers will be without Shohei Ohtani on the mound for his scheduled start against the Phillies due to, though he did receive a lubricant injection. The Houston Astros are dealing with absences, with shortstop Jeremy Peña and first baseman Christian Walker out of Sunday's lineup due to injuries. Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin celebrated a with two home runs in an 8-5 win, but rookie catcher Samuel Basallo of the Orioles exited his game with. The Milwaukee Brewers are facing another setback as starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff, and new acquisition Lance McCullers Jr. will initially pitch out of the bullpen. The Oakland Athletics have lost designated hitter Brent Rooker to. The Chicago Cubs have bolstered their depleted pitching staff by from the Athletics. The Braves also made a roster move to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Notable Departures & League News

The baseball world mourns the loss of Duane Ward, a key reliever for the Toronto Blue Jays' back-to-back World Series championships in the early 1990s, who died at the age of 62. In a significant international development, Rintaro Sasaki will sign with the Miami Marlins, forgoing a professional career in Japan. The league is also addressing reports regarding the use of artificial intelligence, with Mets interim manager Andy Green stating the club is. The upcoming Field of Dreams game on August 13 will for both participating teams. The Chicago Cubs also celebrated a milestone, unveiling their Champions Gate facility for their 10-year anniversary of the 2016 World Series. Former Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo, attending the ceremony, even hit by current Cubs player Michael Busch from the bleachers. Seattle outfielder Julio Rodriguez, a three-time All-Star, has been activated from the injured list and returned to the Mariners' lineup.