MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: June 30, 2026, 11:35 PM ET

MLB News & Notes

Player Movement & Injuries

The Dodgers have moved Shohei Ohtani’s scheduled pitching start to Friday against the Athletics, citing a need for additional rest. In other pitching news, Yankees starter Max Fried is progressing well in his recovery from an elbow bone bruise, throwing approximately 30 pitches over two innings in a simulated game Tuesday. The Reds placed outfielder Dane Myers on the 10-day injured list with a bruised left shoulder following a collision with an outfield wall, and activated reliever Pagan.

All-Star Game & Events

Junior Caminero will participate in the Home Run Derby at the upcoming All-Star Game, bringing his notable hitting prowess to the event. However, Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has declined an invitation to the Home Run Derby, opting out for the second consecutive year.

On-Field Incidents & Honors

A heated exchange between Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras and Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli led to Contreras's ejection, marking his second consecutive game with a dismissal. In a bizarre on-field moment, Cleveland Guardians rookie left fielder Cooper Ingle mistakenly tossed a live ball into the stands during the seventh inning, allowing the Rangers to score. Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was removed from Tuesday's game before his first-inning at-bat due to back discomfort. The Milwaukee Brewers community offered a final tribute to longtime broadcaster Bob Uecker with the dedication of a massive downtown mural in his honor.

League Philanthropy

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players' Association have jointly donated $1 million to aid recovery efforts following devastating earthquakes in Venezuela last week.