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Last updated: July 2, 2026, 2:34 AM ET

Major League Baseball Briefing

Player Performance & Injuries

The Pittsburgh Pirates suffered a significant setback as ace Paul Skenes allowed seven earned runs in just four innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, a season-high for the rookie in a 10-6 defeat. In more concerning news for the Oakland Athletics, two-time All-Star Brent Rooker will undergo season-ending knee surgery after a diagnosis of a torn cartilage in his left knee. The New York Yankees are also dealing with injury woes, with captain Aaron Judge awaiting further scans on a stress fracture in his right rib, leaving his return timeline uncertain. Giants third baseman Matt Chapman was also placed on the 10-day injured list due to an abdominal strain sustained Tuesday.

Team Struggles & Roster Moves

The woes continue for the New York Yankees, who have now dropped seven consecutive games, marking their longest losing streak in three years following a 6-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Meanwhile, the Major League Baseball Players Association has submitted a labor proposal that includes increased roster sizes and greater protection against player demotions during the season. In a notable display of power, Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero, just 22 years old, has homered in six straight games, a feat not seen by a player that young since at least 1900. On a less positive note, Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson had a historic day at the plate, hitting three home runs and driving in eight runs in a decisive 23-3 victory, the most RBIs by a Cubs player since Sammy Sosa in 2002.

Player Conduct & Futures

A moment of contention arose between the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox, with Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli apologizing for shouting an expletive at catcher Willson Contreras, which contributed to a benches-clearing incident. Cavalli stated he meant no ill will with his remark. to future talent, Nationals shortstop Eli Willits, the top overall pick in last year's amateur draft, was among the 50 players selected for the prestigious MLB All-Star Futures Game, scheduled to be held at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park on July 12. Mets owner Steve Cohen has indicated he is not considering firing president of baseball operations David Stearns, despite the team's ongoing struggles.