MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 24, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

Team Notes and Transactions

The Los Angeles Dodgers, fresh off their World Series victory from President Donald Trump on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Oakland Athletics have seen a significant investment group, including Mark Cuban in the franchise ahead of their planned move to Las Vegas in 2028. The Pittsburgh Pirates by acquiring reliever Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres in exchange for signing bonus pool considerations.

Player News and Injury Updates

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. could return from the injured list as early as Friday for the team's series against Baltimore. In Kansas City, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been placed on the injured list for the first time in his career due to lower back tightness, and manager Matt Quatraro also missed a game for personal reasons. The Athletics placed right-hander J.T. Ginn on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his pitching hand underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle. Cubs reliever Trent Thornton is day-to-day with a bruised left heel after being struck by a comebacker, crediting his cleats for preventing a more serious injury.

Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski after pitching only four innings in his first start back since July 7. Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto took responsibility for a baserunning lapse that contributed to a rally-killing out in a loss to the Dodgers. Guardians third baseman José Ramírez was activated from the injured list after a five-week absence due to left hand surgery. The White Sox expect catcher Kyle Teel to miss significant time with a high ankle sprain, placing him on the injured list. Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung exited early with left calf tightness. Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty was placed on the 15-day injured list with right flexor inflammation. Rangers draft will require Tommy John surgery after his fastball was clocked over 100 mph.

Milestones and Record Watch

Salvador Perez for career home runs with his 317th blast on Wednesday. Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado on Monday, joining an elite group of active players.

League and System Developments

The MLB Players Association has after MLB proposed reducing rounds, slashing signing bonuses, and preventing high schoolers from entering the draft. Discussions continue regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement, salary cap, and other significant issues between owners and players in ongoing negotiations. The MLB Power Rankings have seen a shake-up since the All-Star break, with one team's historic win streak coming to an end as noted in the latest rankings. Kiley McDaniel's analysis of top prospect rankings for all 30 teams after the MLB draft.

Fantasy Baseball and Future Outlook

fantasy managers can on the waiver wire this week. Dynasty rankings for the next five years beyond 2030. Tarik Skubal has expressed his desire to finish the season with the Tigers and with the team, though speculation persists about potential trade destinations. Japanese prospect Rintaro Sasaki chose to sign with the Marlins, believing they offered him the quickest path to the major leagues.

Team Performance and Trends

The Boston Red Sox to 14 games on Caleb Durbin's clutch eighth-inning homer, marking the second-longest streak in club history. This surge has raised questions about whether their turnaround is sustainable, with keys to the next two months for the playoff hopefuls being examined in recent analysis. The Guardians, despite having one of the lowest home run totals in the majors in a 13-4 rout of the Twins. The Reds' strategy of intentionally loading the bases backfired spectacularly when Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hit a grand slam on the first pitch, leading to an 8-0 victory on Monday. Yankees shortstop José Caballero was involved in an incident that led to a pitch-clock violation, a strikeout, and the ejection of hitting coach James Rowson during a game against the Pirates, which also saw tensions flare between the teams as benches cleared. The Field of Dreams game returns on August 13, with both the Twins and Phillies planning to.