MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 26, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Hall of Fame Inductions and Notable Player Milestones

The baseball world celebrated as Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran, and Jeff Kent were enshrined in the Hall of Fame on Sunday. Meanwhile, Mike Trout four-hit game in over five years, climbing the Angels' all-time lists for doubles and singles. Salvador Perez career home run, surpassing George Brett for the Royals' franchise record.

Streaks, Slumps, and Trades Shake Up the Landscape

The Miami Marlins suffered a franchise-record 12th consecutive loss after being swept by the San Diego Padres. In a significant trade, the Red Sox sent lefty Connelly Early to the Nationals in exchange for infielder Curtis Mead was acquired. The Pirates bolstered their bullpen by acquiring reliever Ron Marinaccio from San Diego in exchange for signing bonus pool considerations.

Injury Bug Bites Several Teams, Impacting Key Players

Several stars landed on the injured list, with Mets All-Star Juan Soto diagnosed with a Grade 2 left calf strain, and Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger placed on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain was placed. The Rangers saw third baseman Josh Jung go on the 10-day IL with a left calf strain, while the Astros placed starter the 15-day IL due to nerve irritation in his right foot. The Twins scratched RHP Mike Paredes from his start with a left oblique strain was scratched.

Pitching Performances and Roster Moves

Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski set a franchise record by striking out the first seven Rockies batters he faced, finishing with 11 strikeouts. Max Scherzer is slated to come off the injured list and start on his 42nd birthday Monday for the Nationals. The Brewers also designated veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment weeks after acquiring him.

Team News and Off-Field Developments

Atlanta manager Walt Weiss's unconventional intentional walk strategy paid off in an 11-inning victory over their opponents. The Los Angeles Dodgers were honored at the White House by President Donald Trump for their World Series championship. In a significant ownership development, Harbinger Sports Partners, an investment group including Mark Cuban, purchased a minority stake in the Athletics.

Player Updates and Future Outlooks

Corey Seager took live batting practice for the first time since his back injury sidelined him on July 1. Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta acknowledged he likely took the mound for the final time in a Mets uniform, expressing his feeling of having "let them down" as the trade deadline approaches. Rintaro Sasaki stated he chose to sign with the Marlins for the quickest path to the major leagues, rather than returning to Stanford or playing in Japan provided the quickest path. Cubs prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong tops the projected allocation of the 2026 pre-arbitration bonus pool.

Injury Returns and Potential Setbacks

Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. could return from the injured list for Atlanta's series starting Friday. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that Shohei Ohtani experienced "a little bit of regression" after his last bullpen session and will skip his next throwing engagement, with the team opting not to rush his return to the mound as he continues to recover. Red Sox All-Star left-hander Ranger Suarez was also expected to come off the injured list and start Sunday's series finale was expected.

Minor League News and Suspensions

Marlins right-hander Eiver Mosquera has been suspended for 80 games under the minor league drug program following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance boldenone following a positive test. Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and slotted into the lineup as the designated hitter was reinstated.

Managerial Absence and Player Statements

Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro missed a game due to a personal matter on Thursday night. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal expressed his desire to finish the season with the team and win the World Series wants to finish the season.