MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 30, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Trade Deadline Buzz and Team Needs

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, several teams are making their presence felt in the rumor mill and on the field. The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are identified as clubs that by the upcoming deadline. Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed confidence in getting his injured stars back this season, even as the front office works to improve the roster. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Phillies, who have struggled since the All-Star break, dropping nine of their last 12 games, are reportedly looking for reinforcements. Interim manager Don Mattingly stated, "We've got to do better," while Bryce Harper was blunt, saying the team "needs some help" at the deadline. The Detroit Tigers, with ace Tarik Skubal potentially making his final start for the team amidst trade speculation for his 1,000th career strikeout. The Los Angeles Dodgers are "very confident" that Shohei Ohtani will eventually return to pitching, despite his ongoing knee issues .

Injuries Continue to Mount Across the League

A rash of injuries continues to impact MLB teams as the trade deadline looms. Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan after exiting Thursday's start with back tightness. 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 exited Tuesday's game with a sore hip . Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. night's loss with right hamstring tightness. Athletics first Nick Kurtz will undergo an MRI after being hit by a pitch and exiting Wednesday's game with a bruised forearm . Giants infielder Schmitt has been placed on the IL after an MRI revealed a torn meniscus in his left knee . Giants center Harrison Bader is awaiting evaluation after a scooter crash caused further damage to his already injured left foot . Reds utility man Spencer Steer was placed on the injured list with a right wrist sprain. Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers has a broken big toe on his right foot and was out of the lineup. Phillies slugger Schwarber is expected to miss Tuesday night's game due to illness .

Notable Performances and Roster Moves

In a remarkable offensive display, Kody Clemens with two outs and two strikes in the ninth inning to give the Twins a 4-3 walk-off victory over the Royals, after the team had been no-hit through six innings. The Miami Marlins achieved their 21st comeback win of the year, with Griffin Conine hitting a go-ahead pinch-hit homer in the eighth to rally past the Phillies . The Marlins also managed to end their franchise-record 12-game losing streak with a walk-off single by Conine against the Phillies . The Angels, holding an AL-worst 42-66 record to the Rangers for minor league infielder Angel Arredondo. The Mariners reinstated outfielder Rob Refsnyder from the injured list and designated pitcher Mike Kennedy for assignment . Cubs pitcher Taillon was designated for assignment after struggling on the mound .

Unusual Events and Memorabilia Market

A collector in Florida pulled a 1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman autographed card and subsequently sold it for over $10 million. On the mound, former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber in just two-thirds of an inning for the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. The league is also seeing a historic rise in hit batters, with factors including increased velocity, control issues, and a new "just wear it" mentality contributing to the trend . The story of Shohei Ohtani's relationship with his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, and the associated betting scheme is now available as a "30 for 30" podcast .