MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 20, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Red Sox Continue Historic Run, Guardians Power Up

The Boston Red Sox with a dramatic victory over Baltimore, highlighted by Caleb Durbin's game-winning homer in the eighth inning. This marks the second-longest streak in franchise history. The streak previously reached 13 games on Sunday when Willson Contreras hit a two-run homer and Sonny Gray pitched effectively in a 6-1 win against the Rays. Earlier in the week, the Red Sox captured their 12th consecutive win with a four-run rally against the Rays. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians, hitting seven home runs in a dominant rout of the Minnesota Twins. Six of those homers came off Twins All-Star starter Joe Ryan.

Injury Bug Bites Contenders, Key Players Sidelined

Several contenders are grappling with significant injuries. The Kansas City Royals' All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. exited Monday's during their 4-3 win over the San Francisco Giants. The Baltimore Orioles have placed All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list due to, and rookie catcher Samuel Basallo also left a game with right shoulder. The Miami Marlins saw All-Star right-hander Max Meyer placed on the 15-day IL with a neck strain, while shortstop Otto Lopez was out of the lineup for a second straight game. The New York Yankees have moved superstar outfielder Aaron Judge to the 60-day IL and he will require another scan on his fractured rib before resuming activity. Player Updates and Transactions Across the League

The Minnesota Twins have activated All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton, who had missed nine games with a right hip strain, and he is sixth in the majors with. The New York Mets activated outfielder Luis Robert Jr. from the injured list after nearly three months sidelined with a back issue. Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña returned to the lineup for Monday's series opener, though first baseman Christian Walker remained out of the starting lineup for a second consecutive game. The Los Angeles Dodgers from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for two minor league players. The Chicago Cubs to their depleted pitching staff in a trade with the Athletics.

Notable Individual Performances and Milestones

Colorado Rockies' Hunter Goodman of the season on Sunday, entering an exclusive club within the franchise. Pirates rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez is making waves, becoming the fourth player in major league history with at least 12 homers and 31 RBIs in his. Braves catcher Drake Baldwin, returning from an oblique injury, had a career-best 5-for-5 performance at the plate, including two home runs in an 8-5 win. Pirates right-hander Jared Jones saw his streak of 30 consecutive retired batters end on Saturday, a remarkable run that placed him third in Pirates history.

Future Stars and International Signings

Rintaro Sasaki will sign with the Miami Marlins, forgoing a professional career in Japan. The Cincinnati Reds have secured a long-term future by signing starter Chase Burns to a $105 million, seven-year contract.

League News and Memorials

The Field of Dreams game uniforms were unveiled, with both participating clubs featuring throwback elements for the Aug. 13 event. In sad news, Duane Ward, a key reliever for the Toronto Blue Jays' back-to-back World Series championship teams in the early 1990s, has died at the age of 62. The Cubs unveiled their Champions Gate for the 10-year anniversary of their World Series title, with members of the 2016 team in attendance. Former Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo even from the bleachers after participating in the ceremony.

Pitching News and Contract Extensions

The Detroit Tigers are focused on winning in July to retain. The Orioles have agreed to a five-year, $90 million contract extension with starting. Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff announced he will undergo another anterior capsule surgery on his right shoulder. Shohei Ohtani will not make his scheduled start against the Phillies due to irritation in his left knee. Manager Dave Roberts clarified that Ohtani received a lubricant injection in his knee, not a drainage procedure.

Managerial Decisions and Club Compliance

Braves manager Brian Snitker to Triple-A Gwinnett and selected the contract of veteran right-hander Elieser Hernández. Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed regret over his decision to leave starter Gerrit Cole in a recent loss. Mets interim manager Andy Green stated the club is fully compliant with MLB regulations regarding the use of artificial intelligence in game strategy. The Arizona Diamondbacks lost a close game on Friday, with Ketel Marte failing to challenge a called third strike on the final out, a pitch replays indicated was outside the zone. The Pirates and Guardians game in Cleveland was postponed due to poor air quality from wildfire smoke.