MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: July 9, 2026, 2:31 AM ET

Pitching and Player News

Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the ninth inning on Wednesday before the San Francisco Giants' Heliot Ramos broke it up with a single. The Chicago White Sox pitcher had been electric, but the Blue Jays ultimately fell in the contest. Mike Trout returned to the Los Angeles Angels' lineup and homered in their 13-1 rout of the Texas Rangers. Boston Red Sox catcher Willson Contreras after fouling a ball off his left foot, while Tigers All-Star Dillon Dingler also left early with an injured right hand.

Retirement and Managerial Interest

Justin Verlander, the oldest active player in MLB at will come after the 2026 season. The three-time Cy Young winner and 2011 AL MVP's impending departure marks the end of an era for elite pitchers in the league. Meanwhile, interim manager Don Mattingly expressed interest in leading the Philadelphia Phillies full-time should the opportunity arise.

Home Run Derby and Draft Talk

Kansas City Royals slugger Jac Caglianone, who has tied for the MLB lead in average home run distance, will participate in the Home Run Derby. He joins a field that includes other powerful hitters swinging for the fences. The Chicago White Sox are focusing on three candidates for the No. 1 pick in the MLB amateur draft: Roch Cholowsky, Vahn Lackey, and Grady Emers.

Injury Concerns

The Milwaukee Brewers are seeking a second opinion on Brandon Woodruff's shoulder after an MRI revealed a new injury to his anterior capsule. This comes after an initial diagnosis of inflammation for the pitcher.