MLB Baseball 3 Hours

Last updated: July 21, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

AL East Battle Heats Up

The Boston Red Sox to 14 games on Monday, a club record second only to their 2004 and 2018 campaigns. Caleb Durbin's go-ahead home run in the eighth inning proved the difference in a victory over Baltimore. In other AL East news, the New York Yankees awoke offensively, scoring eight runs in a win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Tensions flared in the eighth inning as the benches cleared following an incident involving the Pirates' Santana and the Yankees' Caballero.

Central Division Notes

The Cleveland Guardians in a dominant 13-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins, a welcome power surge for a team that entered the day with the majors' third-fewest homers. In Chicago, White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is likely headed to the injured list after suffering an ankle injury Monday night. Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers to retain ace Tarik Skubal, understanding the importance of winning games this month to avoid a trade deadline deal.

Individual Milestones and Transactions

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado, smacking a double for his 2,000th career hit in a 5-2 loss to the Athletics. The Los Angeles Dodgers, acquiring right-handed reliever Seth Halvorsen from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for two minor league prospects.

West Coast Happenings

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. exited Monday's with back tightness in a 4-3 win against the San Francisco Giants. The Milwaukee Brewers after the pitcher worked only four innings in his first outing since July 7.

Prospects and Special Events

The Field of Dreams game, featuring throwback uniforms for the participating clubs, is set to return on August 13. ESPN's Kiley McDaniel for all 30 MLB teams, detailing risers and fallers after the MLB draft. Additionally, a look at the waiver wire for the current week.