MLB Baseball 3 Hours

Last updated: July 3, 2026, 11:31 PM ET

MVP Race & All-Star Buzz

As the All-Star break nears, early MVP chatter is heating up, with Ronald Acuña Jr. and Shohei Ohtani emerging as strong contenders in their respective leagues. However, Ohtani's participation in the All-Star Game itself appears unlikely, as Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated it would be "hard to imagine" him pitching due to a carefully managed workload that has seen his next start pushed back. June proved to be a strong month for several teams, but attention now shifts to the packed schedule of July, which will test all clubs as the season progresses. Winners losers June are being analyzed, setting the stage for the crucial second half of the season.

Injuries and Roster Moves

Several teams were forced into roster adjustments following recent games. The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Julio Rodriguez on the seven-day injured list with a concussion after he sustained a blow to the helmet during Thursday's game Mariners place J-Rod. In a corresponding move, the Atlanta Braves signed veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen to a minor league contract, hoping to add offensive depth to their lineup Braves sign McCutchen. Meanwhile, the San Diego Padres moved starting pitcher Randy Vásquez to the 15-day injured list with a bruised right ankle Padres pitcher Vásquez. On a positive note for the Cincinnati Reds, pitcher Hunter Greene is set to be activated from the 60-day injured list and make his season debut Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles Reds' Greene to start.