MLB Baseball 8 Hours

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

AL East Standings and Injuries

The New York Yankees to the Dodgers on Friday, with manager Aaron Boone expressing regret over leaving starter Gerrit Cole in the game. Meanwhile, Yankees captain Aaron Judge remains sidelined as his broken rib has not yet healed, preventing him from resuming baseball activities. The Seattle Mariners, however, are of center fielder Julio Rodriguez, who is recovering from a concussion.

NL Central News

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff on his right shoulder, facing another anterior capsule procedure. In a peculiar turn of events, former Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo, now retired and in attendance for a ceremony honoring the 2016 team hit by current Chicago first baseman Michael Busch.

National League Updates

The Arizona Diamondbacks fell to the Cardinals 5-4 after Ketel Marte failed to challenge a called strike three on the final out, despite replays suggesting the pitch was outside the zone. The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Guardians saw their Friday game concerns stemming from wildfire smoke.

Player Health and Compliance

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani received a lubricant injection in his left knee, not a fluid drainage, according to manager Dave Roberts, and is expected to remain in the lineup. Mets interim manager Andy Green stated the club is regarding reports of artificial intelligence usage. The Colorado Rockies activated right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano off the injured list to.

Trade Deadline Speculation

MLB insiders are weighing in on which teams will be aggressive at the trade deadline and which stars might be dealt, with Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal and potential moves by the Mets and Red Sox being discussed. Amidst these discussions, the specter of a potential labor dispute.