MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 30, 2026, 11:31 PM ET

Player Injuries and Transactions

The Baltimore Orioles, struggling with catcher injuries, acquired Jake Rogers from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for minor league pitcher Zane Barnhart. Shohei Ohtani was scratched from the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Thursday due to lingering knee soreness, though the team is "very confident" he will return to pitch. Curtis Mead, a new infielder for the Boston Red Sox, suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left wrist and will be reevaluated in four weeks. Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan exited his start early with back tightness and is considered day to day. Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins has returned to the injured list with a hip impingement, the same issue that sidelined him for the All-Star Game. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz is set for an MRI on his forearm after being hit by a pitch. The Angels, holding an AL-worst 42-66 record, traded pitcher Chase Silseth and catcher Logan O'Hoppe to the Texas Rangers for minor league third baseman Angel Arredondo. Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sore right wrist, batting .232 with 6 home runs. Giants center fielder Harrison Bader is awaiting evaluation after a scooter accident aggravated a pre-existing foot injury. Casey Schmitt of the Giants will undergo surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee with no immediate timetable for his return. Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers has a broken toe on his right foot and is out of the lineup. Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez was cleared to play after being hit by a pitch on his left hand. Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber is expected to miss Tuesday night's game in Miami due to illness. Jameson Taillon was designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs after struggling, giving up seven runs in four innings against the Pirates. Cody Bellinger, an All-Star outfielder for the Yankees, will miss four to six weeks with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. The Oakland Athletics' Shea Langeliers and Mark Leiter Jr. will both undergo season-ending surgeries.

Team Performance and Trade Deadline Buzz

Kody Clemens hit a walk-off grand slam in the ninth inning to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals, who had been no-hit through six innings. The Philadelphia Phillies, having lost nine of their last 12 games, are facing scrutiny, with interim manager Don Mattingly stating, "We've got to do better". Bryce Harper echoed the sentiment, telling reporters the Phillies "need some help" at the trade deadline. The Miami Marlins achieved their 21st comeback win of the season, with Griffin Conine hitting a go-ahead pinch-hit homer in the eighth inning to defeat the Phillies. The Marlins later ended a franchise-record 12-game losing streak with a walk-off single by Griffin Conine against the Phillies, with manager Clayton McCullough referencing "The Odyssey" to describe the team's skid. Tarik Skubal, the ace for the Detroit Tigers, received a standing ovation for his 1,000th career strikeout during Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles, in what could be his final start for the team before the trade deadline. Manager Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees expressed confidence that his injured stars will return before the season concludes, even as the front office works to improve the team before the trade deadline. MLB Power Rankings saw little change in the top 10 during Week, but teams on the fringe of the playoff picture experienced significant movement as the trade deadline approached. Several teams, including the Yankees, Red Sox, Phillies, and Cubs, are identified as needing to make significant moves before the trade deadline, with wish lists for the Yankees and Mets including potential acquisitions like Mason Miller in the Bronx and a "makeover in Queens".

Other MLB News

A collector in Florida reportedly pulled a unique 1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman autographed card and sold it for over $10 million. The rise of hit batters in MLB is being attributed to increased velocity, inconsistent control, and a new philosophy of "just wear it". Fantasy baseball managers are advised to monitor potential waiver wire additions, with Edwin Diaz noted as a closer set to return to action. Information is available on how to listen to the "The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani" podcast, part of the 30 for 30 series, detailing the unraveling of his relationship with his interpreter amid a sports betting scheme.