MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: July 18, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

National League Action and Roster News

The Arizona Diamondbacks to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, with a controversial strike three call against Ketel Marte in the final at-bat fueling frustration. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Guardians due to poor air quality stemming from Canadian wildfires. In roster news, the Milwaukee Brewers plan to utilize newly acquired right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. in relief as they navigate key injuries.

American League Standings and Injury Updates

In the Bronx, the New York Yankees as manager Aaron Boone questioned his decision to leave starter Gerrit Cole in during a narrow 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Yankees captain Aaron Judge remains sidelined as his broken rib has not yet healed sufficiently for him to resume workouts. The Seattle Mariners, however, are optimistic about the potential return of center fielder Julio Rodriguez from a concussion as early as Saturday.

Player Milestones and Trade Speculation

Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers' dynamic two-way star into his left knee, though manager Dave Roberts clarified that no fluid was drained. Ohtani was in the lineup for Friday's game and is expected to continue playing. Elsewhere, the Cincinnati Reds for All-Star right-hander Chase Burns, agreeing to a seven-year, $105 million deal. As the trade deadline approaches, speculation continues about which teams might become buyers and which stars could be on the move, with insiders reporting on discussions in Philadelphia.