MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 29, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

Trade Deadline Buzz Intensifies as Teams Assess Needs

As the Aug. 3 trade deadline looms, several clubs are actively evaluating their rosters and identifying key areas for improvement. The New York Yankees and Mets are among the teams facing significant decisions, with wish lists circulating for potential acquisitions Article 1. Both teams, along with the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs, are highlighted as clubs needing to make impactful moves to bolster their chances Article 2. National League contenders like the Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves are also under the microscope, with speculation about whether they will make significant acquisitions to chase the Los Angeles Dodgers Article 8. Experts are even proposing blockbuster deals that could drastically reshape the league landscape, including hypothetical moves involving players like Francisco Lindor and Tarik Skubal Article 9.

Injury Bug Continues to Bite Across MLB

The injury bug has continued to plague numerous teams, with several key players recently landing on the injured list. Giants center fielder Harrison Bader sustained further damage to an already injured left foot in a scooter crash Article 3. Red Sox infielder Curtis Mead fractured his left wrist in his team debut after being hit by a pitch Article 6. Twins outfielder Byron Buxton reaggravated a hip injury and exited Tuesday's game Article 11. Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Tuesday's loss with right hamstring tightness Article 12. Giants infielder Casey Schmitt underwent an MRI revealing a torn meniscus in his left knee, with no timetable for his return Article 13. Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber is expected to miss Tuesday's game due to illness Article 23. Yankees All-Star Cody Bellinger will be sidelined for four to six weeks with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain Article 25. Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers and pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. are set for season-ending surgeries Article 28, with Langeliers potentially missing the remainder of the 2026 season Article 45. Mets All-Star Juan Soto was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left calf strain and is expected to miss significant time Article 46, though he "100%" expects to return this year Article 30. Rangers shortstop Corey Seager took live batting practice for the first time since his back injury Article 47, while third baseman Josh Jung was placed on the IL with a left calf strain Article 48. Reds infielder Spencer Steer was placed on the injured list with a right wrist sprain Article 33.

Pitching News and Notes from Around the League

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal remains scheduled to start Wednesday against the Orioles as the trade deadline approaches Article 4. Former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber struggled in his return, issuing six walks to nine batters faced before exiting early Article 5. Cubs veteran pitcher Jameson Taillon was designated for assignment after giving up seven runs in four innings Article 24. The Mariners reinstated outfielder Rob Refsnyder from the injured list and designated pitcher Justin Kennedy for assignment Article 15. Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound remains uncertain, with manager Dave Roberts noting "a little bit of regression" after his last bullpen session, leading him to skip a scheduled session Article 14. Brewers pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. was designated for assignment less than two weeks after being acquired by the team Article 49. Pitchers Logan Schmidt and Aidan Knaak were the only unsigned players from the first 10 rounds of the amateur draft Article 32.

Hall of Fame Induction and Notable Performances

Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran, and Jeff Kent were officially enshrined in baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday, representing diverse paths and significant contributions to the sport Article 40. Mike Trout recorded his first four-hit game in over five years, moving up the Angels' all-time lists for doubles and singles Article 42. Ryan O'Hearn hit a birthday grand slam in the Pirates' 8-7 victory over the Cubs Article 43. Salvador Perez hit his 318th career home run, surpassing George Brett for the Royals' franchise record Article 51. Dylan Beavers delivered his third career walk-off hit for the Orioles with an RBI single in the ninth inning Article 50.

Team Streaks and Struggles

The Miami Marlins ended their franchise-record 12-game losing streak with a walk-off single against the Philadelphia Phillies Article 20. The Phillies themselves have struggled since the All-Star break, going 3-8, prompting Bryce Harper to state the team "needs some help" at the deadline Article 7.

Other News and Notes

The Athletics' ownership group welcomed former pitcher Chan Ho Park as a new investor Article 36. Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko posted on social media that he has made progress in his recovery from a broken back Article 31. The Ohtani interpreter case continues to develop with new audio shedding light on the situation Article 21, and a podcast is available detailing the unraveling of Ohtani's relationship with his interpreter amid a betting scheme Article 16. The rise of hit batters in MLB is being examined, with a new philosophy of "just wear it" emerging Article 10.