MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 30, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

Trade Deadline Buzz and Team Needs

Several clubs are facing critical decisions as the trade deadline approaches, with the Yankees and Red Sox among those needing to make significant moves. Both New York teams, the Yankees and Mets, have wish lists that could involve significant roster changes, including potential acquisitions like Mason Miller for the Bronx Bombers. The Phillies, despite their struggles, are also looking for reinforcements, with Bryce Harper acknowledging the team "needs some help" at the deadline needs reinforcements. Meanwhile, NL contenders like Milwaukee and Atlanta are evaluating their needs as they chase the Dodgers needs of the NL powerhouses.

Injury Updates and Player News

The injury bug continues to bite around the league. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz will undergo an MRI after exiting Wednesday's game with a bruised forearm sustained from a hit-by-pitch. Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a sore right wrist, impacting his .232 batting average and 6 home runs has been placed on the injured list. In a concerning update, Giants center fielder Harrison Bader is awaiting evaluation after a scooter crash exacerbated an existing foot injury is awaiting evaluation. Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has returned to the injured list with the same hip impingement that caused him to miss the All-Star Game, having reaggravated the injury during Tuesday's win has returned to the injured list. Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Tuesday's loss with right hamstring tightness. Giants infielder Casey Schmitt will miss time after an MRI revealed a torn meniscus in his left knee, with no timetable set for his return. Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers has a broken big toe on his right foot after fouling a ball off it, ruling him out of Tuesday's game. Reds infielder/outfielder Spencer Steer was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right wrist sprain was placed on the injured list. All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger will be sidelined for four to six weeks due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain will be sidelined for. Infielder Curtis Mead left his Red Sox debut with a contusion after being hit on the left wrist by a pitch.

Pitching Performances and Transactions

Tarik Skubal received a standing ovation during what might have been his final start for the Tigers, marking his 1,000th career strikeout in a game against the Orioles. Manager A.J. Hinch confirmed Skubal was still scheduled to start Wednesday as the trade deadline neared was still scheduled to start. Shane Bieber, a former Cy Young winner, struggled with control in his recent outing, issuing six walks and exiting after just two-thirds of an inning struggled with control. The Angels, holding an AL-worst 42-66 record, traded reliever Chase Silseth and catcher Logan O'Hoppe to the Rangers for minor league third baseman Angel Arredondo. Jameson Taillon was designated for assignment by the Cubs after struggling in his recent outing, giving up seven runs in four innings against the Pirates was designated for assignment. Max Scherzer is set to come off the injured list and start on his birthday Monday against the Nationals is set to come off the injured list. Former pitcher Chan Ho Park has joined the Athletics' ownership group, becoming the first Korean to acquire a stake in a major league club has joined the Athletics' ownership group.

Team Slumps and Streaks

The Marlins snapped their franchise-record 12-game losing streak with a walk-off single against the Phillies. This victory came after a 5-3 loss to the Padres completed the sweep, pushing Miami's skid to 12 games. The Phillies, meanwhile, are in a slump, having dropped nine of their last 12 games since the All-Star break. Manager Don Mattingly stated, "now's the time that we're going to find out what we're made of". The Marlins also achieved their 21st comeback win of the year, rallying from a 6-0 deficit against the Phillies thanks to a go-ahead pinch-hit homer from Griffin Conine.

Player Milestones and Hall of Fame

Jacob Misiorowski of the Brewers set a franchise record by striking out the first seven Colorado Rockies batters he faced on Sunday, ultimately striking out 12 of the first 13 faced in his outing. Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran, and Jeff Kent were enshrined in baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday, representing diverse paths to Cooperstown.

Other Notable News

The Athletics' Shea Langeliers and Mark Leiter Jr. are set for season-ending surgeries are set for season-ending surgeries. Pitchers Logan Schmidt and Aidan Knaak were the only players selected in the first 10 rounds of the amateur draft who did not sign by the deadline did not sign by the deadline. Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko is reportedly recovering well from a broken back sustained four weeks ago, with feeling returning to his legs. Mets outfielder Juan Soto, dealing with a Grade 2 calf strain, expressed confidence he will return to the lineup this year. Manager Walt Weiss's intentional walk strategy paid off as the Braves secured an 11-inning victory paid off as the Braves secured. The Mariners activated outfielder Rob Refsnyder from the injured list and designated pitcher Mike Kennedy for assignment.