MLB Baseball 3 Hours

Last updated: July 19, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

AL East Race Heats Up

The Boston Red Sox with a 6-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, extending their win streak to an impressive 13 games. Willson Contreras powered the offense with a two-run homer, while Sonny Gray delivered a solid six-inning performance on the mound, allowing just one run. Elsewhere in the division, the New York Yankees on the 60-day injured list as he continues to recover from a fractured rib.

AL Central and Wild Card News

The Chicago Cubs by acquiring right-hander Aaron Civale from the Athletics in exchange for minor league pitcher Aiden Moffett. In Baltimore, rookie catcher Samuel Basallo against the Astros with right shoulder discomfort, adding to the Orioles' injury concerns. The Houston Astros also dealt with injuries, as shortstop Jeremy Peña and first baseman Christian Walker were absent from Sunday's starting lineup.

National League Notes and Transactions

The Atlanta Braves, optioning right-hander Owen Murphy to Triple-A Gwinnett and adding veteran Elieser Hernández to their roster. Shohei Ohtani will not pitch against the Phillies on Wednesday due to left knee irritation, further stalling his mound return. In international news, Rintaro Sasaki with the Miami Marlins, forgoing a professional career in Japan.

Baseball Loses a Legend

The baseball world mourned the loss of Duane Ward, a key reliever for the Toronto Blue Jays' back-to-back World Series championships in the early 1990s. Ward passed away at the age of 62.