MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: July 19, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Power Hitters and Streaking Teams

Hunter Goodman of the season for the Rockies on Sunday. Rookie Esmerlyn Valdez, notching his 12th homer in just 31 games for the Pirates, placing him fourth all-time in MLB history for homers and RBIs in a player's first 31 games. Drake Baldwin, returning from injury, had a career-best 5-for-5 performance including two home runs in the Braves' 8-5 victory. The Boston Red Sox to 13 games with a 6-1 triumph over the Rays, powered by a two-run blast from Willson Contreras and a strong outing from Sonny Gray.

Injury Updates and Roster Moves

The Yankees on the 60-day injured list as he requires further scans for a fractured rib. Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo with right shoulder discomfort. The Astros are dealing with injuries to shortstop Jeremy Peña and first baseman Christian Walker, who were out of the lineup. The Braves, optioning right-hander Owen Murphy to Triple-A and selecting the contract of veteran Elieser Hernández. In a trade, the Cubs from the Athletics for minor league pitcher Aiden Moffett.

Notable Departures and International Talent

Duane Ward, a key reliever for the Blue Jays' back-to-back World Series championships in the early 1990s, has died at the age of. Shohei Ohtani will not pitch on Wednesday against the Phillies due to left knee irritation, stalling his return to the mound. In international news, Rintaro Sasaki has signed with the Miami Marlins, forgoing a professional career in Japan.