MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 29, 2026, 11:31 PM ET

Trade Deadline Buzz and Team Needs

The Los Angeles Angels, currently holding an American League-worst 42-66 record, have been active in the trade market, sending reliever Chase Silseth and catcher Logan O'Hoppe to the Texas Rangers in exchange for minor league third baseman Angel Arredondo. Several other clubs are facing similar decisions as the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaches, with teams like the Yankees, Red Sox, Phillies, and Cubs identified as needing to make significant moves. The New York Mets are rumored to be considering a major overhaul, while the Bronx Bombers might be looking to acquire pitchers like Mason Miller. Contenders in the National League, including the Brewers and Braves, are also assessing their needs to bolster their rosters in pursuit of the Dodgers.

Injury Updates and Player Availability

Several key players are currently sidelined or dealing with injuries, impacting team lineups. The San Francisco Giants are awaiting evaluation for center fielder Harrison Bader, who sustained further damage to an already injured left foot in a scooter crash. Infielder Casey Schmitt has been placed on the injured list, with an MRI revealing a torn meniscus in his left knee and no clear timetable for his return. In Minnesota, outfielder Byron Buxton has returned to the injured list with a right hip impingement, the same issue that caused him to miss the All-Star Game. The Royals have placed first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino on the 10-day injured list due to a sore right wrist, with Pasquantino hitting .232 with 6 home runs. The Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exited a game with right hamstring tightness. The Yankees are facing a significant blow with All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger expected to miss four to six weeks due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. The Red Sox saw infielder Curtis Mead leave his debut game after being hit by a pitch on the left wrist. The Brewers' Jake Bauers is out with a broken big toe on his right foot after fouling a ball off it. The Reds have placed utility man Spencer Steer on the 10-day injured list with a right wrist sprain. The Athletics are facing season-ending surgeries for All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers and right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. set surgery. The Cubs designated veteran pitcher Jameson Taillon for assignment after he struggled, giving up seven runs in four innings against the Pirates. The Phillies' Kyle Schwarber is expected to miss a game due to illness.

Pitching News and Potential Departures

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is scheduled to start Wednesday against the Orioles, with speculation surrounding his potential trade as the deadline nears. Skubal was given a standing ovation in what could be his final start for Detroit after recording his 1,000th career strikeout, though the Tigers blew a 7-0 lead in the game. The Dodgers remain "very confident" in Shohei Ohtani's eventual return to pitching despite his ongoing knee issues, though his mound return remains in question. Shane Bieber, a former Cy Young winner, issued six walks in a difficult outing for the Toronto Blue Jays, facing nine batters and exiting after two-thirds of an inning. Max Scherzer is set to come off the injured list and start on his birthday Monday against the Nationals. Freddy Peralta, facing a likely exit from the Mets due to the team's postseason chances fading, expressed that he felt he had let the team down in what was likely his final start for New York.

Player Milestones and Records

Griffin Conine delivered a game-changing pinch-hit home run in the eighth inning to lift the Marlins past the Phillies Conine HR. His heroics came as part of the Marlins' rally from a 6-0 deficit, marking their 21st comeback win of the season and snapping a franchise-record 12-game losing streak. In Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Pirates rookie slugger Esmerlyn Valdez was back in the lineup after being hit in the left hand by a pitch on Monday. Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski set a franchise record by striking out the first seven Colorado Rockies he faced on Sunday, ultimately striking out 12 of the first 13 batters in a dominant five-inning performance.

Hall of Fame Induction and Ownership Changes

Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran, and Jeff Kent were officially enshrined in baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday, having taken different paths to Cooperstown. The induction of these three players represents multiple countries, numerous teams, and significant milestones in the sport. In other news, former pitcher Chan Ho Park has become the first Korean to purchase a stake in a major league club, joining the Oakland Athletics' ownership group as the second significant addition to their structure in the past week.