MLB Baseball 3 Days

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

Walk-Off Heroics and Trades Shake Up MLB

Kody Clemens with two outs and two strikes in the ninth inning to lift the Twins to a 4-3 victory over the Royals. This dramatic win came after the Twins were no-hit through six innings by Royals pitcher Noah Cameron. In other Twins news, the club has from the Mets in exchange for prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick, signaling potential further moves as the trade deadline approaches. Outfielder Byron Buxton has unfortunately returned to the injured list with the same hip injury that sidelined him previously, and he exited Tuesday's win over the Royals with a sore hip.

Injury Bug Bites Multiple Teams

Shohei Ohtani was held out of the Dodgers' lineup for Thursday's 5-2 win against the Mariners due to lingering knee soreness, though manager Dave Roberts anticipates his return on Friday. Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan is considered day-to-day after in the fourth inning with back tightness. Red Sox infielder Curtis Mead, recently acquired, is facing a four-week reevaluation period for a non-displaced fracture in his left wrist, which he sustained after in his debut game. Giants center fielder Harrison Bader is awaiting evaluation after a scooter crash reportedly to an existing foot injury.

Trade Deadline Speculation and Roster Moves

The Orioles, facing catcher injuries, have from the Tigers in a trade for minor league pitcher Zane Barnhart. The Angels, who currently hold the AL's worst record at 42-66, have to the Rangers for minor league third baseman Angel Arredondo. The Cubs have designated veteran pitcher Jameson Taillon for assignment after he in four innings against the Pirates. The Mariners have activated outfielder Rob Refsnyder from the injured list and designated pitcher Chris Flexen for assignment.

Player Health and Performance Updates

Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a sore right wrist, impacting the team's offense. Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Tuesday night'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 immediate timetable for his return. Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers is out with a broken big toe on his right foot after fouling a ball off himself.

Pitching Woes and Notable Performances

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal during Wednesday's game against the Orioles, in what may have been his final start for the team as the trade deadline nears. Former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber, now with the Blue Jays, struggled mightily in his start Tuesday, issuing six walks to nine batters faced, including three with the bases loaded. Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers and pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. will both undergo season-ending surgeries.

League-Wide Trends and Off-Field News

The Phillies, who have struggled since the All-Star break, are being urged by Bryce Harper to "need some help" at the trade deadline, with interim manager Don Mattingly stating it's time to "find out what we're made of." The Marlins, meanwhile, have of the season, rallying past the Phillies thanks to a pinch-hit homer from Griffin Conine and later ending a franchise-record 12-game losing streak with a walk-off hit from Conine against the Phillies. In a unique story, a collector and sold it for $11 million.