MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: July 18, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Dodgers News and Injury Updates

Shohei Ohtani on Friday, though manager Dave Roberts clarified it was a lubricant and not a fluid drain. The Dodgers star was in the lineup. Yankees slugger Aaron Judge remains sidelined as his broken rib has not fully healed, preventing him from resuming baseball activities. Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed regret over his decision to keep Gerrit Cole in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Dodgers. Mariners GM Justin Hollander expressed optimism that Julio Rodriguez could return from a concussion on Saturday.

Pitching Moves and Contract Extensions

Brewers' Lance McCullers Jr. will start for the team as they manage injuries to key members. Reds All-Star right-hander Chase Burns agreed to an extension, signing a seven-year, $105 million deal. Burns is 11-1 with a 2.54 ERA this season.

Season-Ending Injuries and Postponements

Athletics designated hitter and outfielder Brent Rooker on his left knee Friday. The Pirates and Guardians in Cleveland due to poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke.