MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: July 17, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

MLB Returns From Break with Key Performances

The MLB season resumed with a Mets victory as Francisco Alvarez blasted two home runs and Brett Baty added another in a 4-1 win over the Phillies. The All-Star break saw the American League in the Midsummer Classic, with starting pitcher Dylan Cease and ten relievers combining for 15 strikeouts. However, the AL also saw a setback, as third baseman Junior Caminero and exited the All-Star Game in the third inning.

Trade and Extension News Shake Up Rosters

In significant roster moves, the Astros are trading Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon to the Brewers for minor league outfielder Jadyn Fielder. Meanwhile, the Reds have made a major investment in their pitching staff, with All-Star right-hander Chase Burns agreeing to a seven-year, $105 million extension. These moves come as teams continue to evaluate their prospects, with ESPN's Kiley McDaniel for all 30 major league farm systems.