MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: July 16, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Brewers Bolster Pitching, Dodgers Prepare for Yankees Series

The Milwaukee Brewers are reportedly finalizing a trade to acquire right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. from the Houston Astros, who will also send lefty Colton Gordon to Milwaukee for minor league outfielder Jadyn Fielder. In Los Angeles, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Shohei Ohtani will be in the lineup for this weekend's series against the New York Yankees in the Bronx, following a procedure to drain fluid from his left knee. The Dodgers are also set to honor one of baseball's most memorable plays with a bobblehead giveaway celebrating a unique catch.

Draft Picks and Player Aspirations

Roch Cholowsky, the top pick in the MLB draft, has reportedly agreed to a record-breaking $10.35 million signing bonus with the Chicago White Sox. Meanwhile, Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker expressed his hope that his Home Run Derby victory will inspire more Black children to pursue baseball, aiming to serve as a positive role model.

League Negotiations and Fantasy Advice

Disagreements between MLB and the MLBPA are creating hurdles for potential participation in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, according to sources, even as support for the league's inclusion grows. The MLBPA also criticized the league's "Level the Field" ad campaign advocating for a salary cap as "perverse." For fantasy baseball managers, expert advice is available on waiver wire pickups to help navigate the week's schedule.