MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 23, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

Red Sox Extend Historic Win Streak, Guardians Power Up

The Boston Red Sox by extending their winning streak to 14 games with a victory over Baltimore. Caleb Durbin's clutch eighth-inning homer over the Green Monster proved to be the difference-maker in the Red Sox's latest triumph, marking the second-longest streak in club history. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians, hitting seven home runs in a commanding 13-4 rout of the Minnesota Twins, a stark contrast to their previous struggles with power.

Player Milestones and Injury Updates Across the League

Royals catcher Salvador Perez by tying George Brett's club record with his 317th career home run. Colorado's Nolan Arenado, becoming the sixth active player to reach 2,000 hits. On the injury front, Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. is nearing a return and could be activated from the injured list for Atlanta's series in Baltimore. Guardians third baseman José Ramírez was activated after a five-week absence due to hand surgery. However, Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was placed on the injured list for the first time in his career with lower back tightness, and later exited a game with the same issue.

Pitching News and Roster Moves

Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal expressed his desire to finish the season in Detroit and compete for a World Series title. The Pirates bolstered their bullpen by from the San Diego Padres. The Marlins signed Rintaro Sasaki, who indicated that Miami offered him the quickest path to the major leagues. The Athletics faced more injury woes as right-hander J.T. Ginn was placed on the IL with a blister, and rookie infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer for a ruptured testicle. Cubs reliever Trent Thornton is considered day-to-day with a bruised heel after avoiding a fracture. The Brewers are following a layoff. Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty landed on the injured list with inflammation. White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is expected to miss significant time with a high ankle sprain, landing him on the IL. Rangers third baseman Josh Jung with calf tightness. The Rangers' third-round draft pick, Brody Bumila, who throws over 100 mph. Marlins All-Star right-hander Max Meyer and shortstop Otto Lopez were also placed on the IL. Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. was activated after nearly three months on the injured list. The Dodgers continued to bolster their roster by from the Rockies.

Offensive Spark and Player Ejections

The New York Yankees' offense with an eight-run performance against the Pittsburgh Pirates, though the game was marred by an eighth-inning incident that led to benches clearing after a play involving José Caballero. In a peculiar decision, the Cincinnati Reds opted to load the bases to face Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, a strategy that backfired when Raleigh responded with a grand slam, leading to an 8-0 loss. Yankees shortstop José Caballero was also involved in a pitch-clock violation that resulted in an ejection for hitting coach James Rowson.

Front Office and League Discussions

The Oakland Athletics have a new minority investor, as Harbinger Sports Partners, including Mark Cuban, purchased a stake in the franchise ahead of their planned move to Las Vegas in 2028. MLB's proposal to cut the draft from 20 to 12 rounds and reduce amateur signing bonuses from the MLBPA, which called for the current system to be preserved. Discussions continue regarding a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, with tough questions surrounding salary caps and other key issues being addressed. President Donald Trump at the White House.

Managerial Absence and Team Performance

Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro missed a game for personal reasons. The Boston Red Sox might be experiencing a significant turnaround, with questions arising about the keys to their playoff hopes. The MLB Power Rankings saw a shake-up after the All-Star break, with one team's historic win streak coming to an end.