MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 28, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

Player Injuries and Roster Moves

The Boston Red Sox have seen new infielder Curtis Mead in his debut after being acquired from the Nationals, with follow-up tests confirming the injury. Mead had already exited his first game Monday after being hit by a pitch on the wrist. In other injury news, San Francisco Giants' Casey Schmitt is after exiting with a knee injury and will undergo an MRI. New York Yankees' All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger will be sidelined for four to six weeks with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain reported by the team. The Chicago Cubs have designated veteran pitcher Jameson Taillon for assignment after he in four innings against the Pirates. Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber is also out of the starting lineup due to illness and in Miami. The Athletics are facing significant setbacks as All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers and right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. season-ending surgeries. Langeliers' injury could potentially. Reds utility man Spencer Steer has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right wrist sprain according to the team. Mets All-Star Juan Soto has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left calf strain and is, though he "100%" expects to return this year as reported. Rangers shortstop Corey Seager has for the first time since his back injury. The Rangers have also placed third baseman Josh Jung on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain according to reports. Minnesota Twins right-hander Mike Paredes was scratched from his scheduled start with a left oblique strain as the team announced.

Trade Deadline Buzz and Trade Rumors

With the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaching, potential blockbuster deals are being discussed, including the possibility of or Skubal and Miller being traded. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed that ace Tarik Skubal is still scheduled to start Wednesday against the Orioles as the deadline nears. Experts are speculating on trades that could "rock the MLB trade" landscape. The Milwaukee Brewers are being questioned on whether they will "finally go big" at the deadline, while the Atlanta Braves' commitment to being "all-in" is also under scrutiny as part of NL contender plans.

Player Performances and Milestones

Pirates rookie slugger Esmerlyn Valdez, who was hit in the left hand by a pitch on Monday, was back in the lineup Tuesday night against the Diamondbacks. Valdez had previously exited Monday's game after being hit by a pitch. Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine hit a walk-off single against the Phillies to end the Marlins' franchise-record 12-game losing streak in a 5-3 victory. The Marlins' skid had previously reached a franchise-high 12 games after being swept by the Padres. Mike Trout recorded his first four-hit game in over five years, simultaneously for doubles and singles past Tim Salmon. Ryan O'Hearn hit a grand slam on his 33rd birthday as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Chicago Cubs 8-7 on Sunday to avoid a sweep. Salvador Perez hit his 318th career homer, surpassing George Brett's franchise record for the Royals on Saturday afternoon. Dylan Beavers delivered his third career walk-off hit for the Orioles on Saturday night with an RBI single in the ninth inning securing a victory. Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski set a franchise record by striking out the first seven Colorado Rockies batters on Sunday and ultimately. Max Scherzer is set to come off the injured list and start on his birthday Monday against the Nationals as confirmed by the manager.

Other MLB News

New audio has emerged shedding light on the Shohei Ohtani interpreter case, with his former interpreter initially telling a reporter that Ohtani had agreed to cover his gambling debt before reversing course. Listeners can explore how Ohtani's relationship with his interpreter unraveled amid a massive sports betting scheme in a new podcast. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that Shohei Ohtani experienced "a little bit of regression" after his last bullpen session, leading the team to have him skip a session. Pitchers Logan Schmidt and Aidan Knaak were the only two players selected in the first 10 rounds of the amateur draft who did not sign by the deadline. Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko has reported progress in his recovery from a broken back, stating that. Atlanta manager Walt Weiss ordered an intentional walk with men on first and second in the bottom of the 11th inning, a move that paid off as the Braves held on for a 3-2 victory. Former pitcher Chan Ho Park has become the first Korean to purchase a stake in a major league club, joining the Athletics' ownership group as the second significant addition. Veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. has been designated for assignment by the Brewers less than two weeks after his acquisition according to reports. Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran, and Jeff Kent were officially, representing diverse backgrounds and careers in baseball as noted by the Hall of Fame. The Red Sox and Nationals completed a trade, with Boston acquiring infielder Curtis Mead for left-hander Connelly Early as announced by the teams. Freddy Peralta, a free agent this offseason, indicated that he likely took the mound Sunday for the final time in a Mets uniform, stating, "'I've let them down'". The rise of hit batters in MLB is being examined, with factors including "hunting velocity, weak control and a new 'just wear it' philosophy" contributing to the increase as detailed in an article. Fantasy baseball managers should monitor closer stock, with Edwin Diaz reportedly. Top waiver wire targets for fantasy baseball managers are also being highlighted in a recent analysis.