MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: July 18, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

AL East Powerhouses Extend Streaks, Secure Talent

The Boston Red Sox, extending their winning streak to 12 games with a come-from-behind 4-run rally to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles, agreeing to a five-year, $90 million extension with starting pitcher Kyle Bradish.

AL Central Shakeups and Pitching Milestones

The Chicago Cubs by acquiring right-hander Aaron Civale from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for minor league righty Aiden Moffett. On the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates, right-hander Jared Jones, retiring 30 consecutive batters before his streak ended in a 7-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. The Pirates-Guardians game on Friday was postponed due to poor air quality from wildfire smoke.

West Coast Updates and Injury Concerns

In the American League West, the Seattle Mariners as center fielder Julio Rodriguez was activated from the injured list and rejoined the lineup. The Colorado Rockies also saw a pitcher return, activating Tomoyuki Sugano off the IL to start in their 10-3 win against the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds, however, signing starter Chase Burns to a seven-year, $105 million contract.

National League Notes and Injury Setbacks

The Milwaukee Brewers received difficult news as starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff, his second anterior capsule surgery on his right shoulder. In a concerning update for the New York Yankees, superstar outfielder Aaron Judge was moved to the 60-day injured list and will require another scan as his fractured rib heals. Manager Aaron Boone expressed regret for sticking with Gerrit Cole during a recent loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dodgers' two-way star Shohei Ohtani received a lubricant injection in his knee, not a fluid drainage, according to manager Dave Roberts. The Arizona Diamondbacks fell to the St. Louis Cardinals, with Ketel Marte for the final out.