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Last updated: July 29, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

NL East Struggles and AL Injuries

The Philadelphia Phillies have fallen into a slump, dropping nine of their last 12 games since the All-Star break. Interim manager Don Mattingly stated that "now's the time that we're going to find out what we're made of" as the team navigates this difficult stretch. Meanwhile, in the American League, the Minnesota Twins back on the injured list due to a right hip impingement, an issue that previously sidelined him for the All-Star Game. The Kansas City Royals also saw a key player land on the IL, with first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino being placed on the 10-day injured list with a sore right wrist. Pasquantino has a .232 batting average with 6 home runs this season.

Tigers' Skubal Marks Milestone Amidst Collapse

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal during Wednesday's contest against the Baltimore Orioles. Skubal received a standing ovation from the home crowd, in what may have been his final start for the Tigers. Despite the individual milestone, the Tigers, surrendering a 7-0 advantage to the Orioles in the game.