MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 26, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Hall of Fame Honors and Player Milestones

The Baseball Hall of Fame officially enshrined Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran, and Jeff Kent on Sunday, recognizing their distinct journeys to Cooperstown. The trio represents multiple countries and a significant number of teams throughout their careers. In other individual achievements, Mike Trout recorded his first four-hit game in over five years, also climbing the Angels' all-time lists for doubles and singles. Salvador Perez hit his 318th career home run, surpassing George Brett for the Royals' franchise record.

Key Games and Notable Performances

The Atlanta Braves secured a narrow 3-2 victory in 11 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, thanks to an unconventional intentional walk strategy employed by manager Walt Weiss. Ryan O'Hearn celebrated his 33rd birthday with a grand slam, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-7 win over the Chicago Cubs and preventing a series sweep. Dylan Beavers delivered his third career walk-off hit for the Baltimore Orioles, an RBI single in the ninth inning that secured a victory.

Injuries and Roster Moves

Several teams faced significant injury news and roster adjustments. The Mets are likely to lose Freddy Peralta as the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaches, with the pitcher acknowledging he may have pitched his last game for the team. Juan Soto was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left calf strain and is expected to miss considerable time. Cody Bellinger landed on the 10-day injured list for the Yankees with a left hamstring strain. The Rangers placed Josh Jung on the 10-day IL with a left calf strain and recalled Josh Smith. Max Scherzer is set to come off the injured list and start on Monday, his 42nd birthday. Corey Seager took live batting practice for the first time since his back injury sidelined him. The Athletics' Shea Langeliers might miss the rest of the 2026 season after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee.

The Red Sox and Nationals executed a trade, with Boston acquiring infielder Curtis Mead for left-hander Connelly Early. The Brewers designated Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment less than two weeks after acquiring him. The Astros placed starter on the 15-day injured list due to nerve irritation in his right foot. The Athletics reinstated Nick Kurtz from the injured list and placed him in the lineup. Ranger Suarez was expected to be activated off the injured list and start for the Red Sox on Sunday. Clay Holmes is reportedly available for trade as the Mets assess their veteran options. The Guardians activated outfielder Angel Martinez and reliever Tim Herrin from their respective injured lists. David Hamilton has been activated from the injured list for the Brewers.

Prospects, Investments, and Future Outlook

Pete Crow-Armstrong is projected to lead the 2026 Major League Baseball pre-arbitration bonus pool distribution. Rintaro Sasaki chose to sign with the Marlins, citing their path to the major leagues as a key factor. An investment group including Mark Cuban has purchased a minority stake in the Athletics. Ronald Acuña Jr. was a potential return from the injured list for the Braves starting Friday. Tarik Skubal expressed a desire to finish the season with the Tigers and pursue a World Series championship. Marlins minor league pitcher Eiver Mosquera received an 80-game suspension for a positive test for boldenone.

Team Struggles and Franchise Records

The Miami Marlins' losing streak reached a franchise-record 12 games after being swept by the San Diego Padres. Jacob Misiorowski set a Brewers franchise record by striking out the first seven batters he faced on Sunday, ultimately recording 12 strikeouts in his outing.

Other News

Shohei Ohtani experienced a slight setback after his last bullpen session, leading the Dodgers to have him skip a subsequent session as they manage his workload. Manager Dave Roberts indicated that Ohtani's return to pitching will not be rushed. The Los Angeles Dodgers were honored at the White House by President Donald Trump. The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired reliever Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres to bolster their bullpen. Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro missed a game for personal reasons. The Twins scratched pitcher Mike Paredes from his scheduled start due to an oblique strain.