MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: July 19, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Power Hitters and Streaking Teams

Hunter Goodman on Sunday, marking his second multi-homer game this season and placing him in rare company for the Colorado Rockies. Rookie Esmerlyn Valdez, hitting his 12th home run in just 31 games, making him the fourth player in MLB history to achieve such a feat with 12 homers and 31 RBIs in his first 31 contests. Drake Baldwin returned from injury with a bang, going 5-for-5 with two home runs in the Braves' 8-5 victory. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox with a 6-1 win over the Rays, fueled by a two-run homer from Willson Contreras and a solid outing from Sonny Gray.

Injury Updates and Roster Moves

The New York Yankees, moving their captain to the 60-day injured list as he requires further scans for a fractured rib. In other injury updates, Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo, while Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña and first baseman Christian Walker were absent from the lineup due to injuries. Shohei Ohtani will not pitch as scheduled against the Phillies due to left knee irritation. The Cubs by acquiring right-hander Aaron Civale from the Athletics. The Braves, optioning Owen Murphy to Triple-A and selecting the contract of Elieser Hernández.

Notable Departures and Future Prospects

The baseball world mourned the loss of Duane Ward. Ward was a key member of the Blue Jays' back-to-back World Series championship teams in the early 1990s. On the international front, Rintaro Sasaki is set to join the Miami Marlins, opting to forgo a professional career in Japan.