MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 21, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

American League East Powerhouses Clash, Streaks Continue

The Boston Red Sox on Monday, thanks to Caleb Durbin's eighth-inning go-ahead homer. This marks the second-longest winning streak in club history. On Sunday, the Red Sox with a 6-1 win over the Rays, as Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray contributed to the effort. Earlier in the week, Boston's streak reached 12 games after a. In other AL East news, the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a with starting pitcher Kyle Bradish. However, the Orioles also placed All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation on Monday.

Injury Bug Bites Multiple Teams, Key Players Sidelined

Several teams are dealing with significant injury setbacks. White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is likely headed to the injured list after hurting his left ankle on Monday. The Rangers' highly touted draft pick Brody Bumila, who throws over 100 mph, will require Tommy John surgery on his left UCL according to reports. Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. exited Monday's game against the Giants with back tightness. Marlins All-Star right-hander Max Meyer was placed on the 15-day injured list with a neck strain, and shortstop Otto Lopez was out of the lineup for a second straight game on Monday. The Orioles also saw rookie catcher Samuel Basallo leave with right shoulder discomfort. Meanwhile, superstar outfielder Aaron Judge, sidelined since May 31 with a fractured rib, has been moved to the 60-day IL and.

Player Milestones and Notable Performances

Nolan Arenado on Monday, doubling down the left-field line for his 2,000th career hit. The Colorado Rockies saw another impressive power display from Hunter Goodman, who for the second time this season on Sunday. Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez continues to impress, now having at least 12 homers and 31 RBIs in his first 31 games, making him the fourth player in MLB history to achieve this. On the mound, Pirates right-hander Jared Jones had his streak of 30 consecutive retired batters end on Saturday during a win.

Transactions and Roster Moves Across MLB

The Los Angeles Dodgers from the Colorado Rockies on Monday in exchange for two minor league players. The Cubs bolstered their pitching staff by acquiring right-hander Aaron Civale from the Athletics on Saturday for minor league righty Aiden Moffett in a trade. The Braves optioned right-hander Owen Murphy to Triple-A Gwinnett and selected the contract of veteran right-hander Elieser Hernández before Sunday's game against the Rangers. The Minnesota Twins activated All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton on Saturday after he missed nine games with a right hip strain, with Buxton currently sixth in the majors with 25 home runs.

Pitching Strides and Setbacks

Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski was limited to just four innings in Monday's win over the Mets, his first appearance since July 7, as the team. On the injury front, Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff announced he will undergo on his right shoulder. The New York Yankees' Gerrit Cole's return to the mound remains uncertain, with manager Aaron Boone second-guessing his decision to stick with Cole in a Friday loss to the Dodgers according to reports. Shohei Ohtani will not make his scheduled start Wednesday against the Phillies due to irritation in his left knee.

Player Activations and International Signings

The New York Mets activated outfielder Luis Robert Jr. from the injured list on Monday, ending a nearly three-month absence due to a back issue as reported by the team. Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez was activated from the injured list on Saturday and rejoined the lineup, having been sidelined since July 3 with a concussion. In international news, Rintaro Sasaki will sign with the Miami Marlins and forgo a professional career in Japan as he makes the move.

Other Notable News and Events

The Cincinnati Reds announced they have signed starter Chase Burns to a before Saturday's loss. The Guardians hammered the Twins on Monday, socking seven home runs in a 13-4 rout. The Yankees' offense awoke from its struggles with eight runs in a win over the Pirates on Monday, though benches cleared in the eighth inning after an incident involving Jose Cabellero. The Reds' strategy to load the bases against Cal Raleigh backfired spectacularly on Monday, as Raleigh hit a grand slam on the first pitch en route to an 8-0 Mariners victory.