MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: July 21, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

AL East Race Heats Up

The Boston Red Sox to 14 games on Caleb Durbin's tiebreaking, eighth-inning home run against Baltimore. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees, scoring eight runs in a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

AL Central Injury Bug

The Detroit Tigers on the 15-day injured list with right flexor inflammation. The Chicago Cubs' Trent Thornton is considered day-to-day with a bruised left heel after being struck by a comebacker for preventing a more serious injury.

NL Central Pitching Notes

The Milwaukee Brewers are after the pitcher threw just four innings in his first outing since July 7.

NL West Standings and Injuries

The Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado, becoming the sixth active player to record 2,000 hits. In other news, the San Francisco Giants' Joshua Kuroda-Grauer was placed on the injured list following emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle.

AL West Struggles and Ailments

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung exited early due to left calf tightness. The Oakland Athletics' Joshua Kuroda-Grauer was also placed on the 10-day injured list after emergency surgery. The Rangers' promising draft pick, Brody Bumila to repair his UCL.

NL West Trade Speculation

Speculation continues regarding a potential trade for Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal, with the Dodgers emerging as a suitor.

MLBPA Pushes Back on Draft Changes

The MLB Players Association is after MLB proposed significant reductions in rounds and amateur signing bonuses, as well as barring high school players from entering.

AL Central Catcher Injury

The Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is likely headed to the injured list with a high ankle sprain that could keep him out for 6-12 weeks.

NL West Strategy Backfires

The Cincinnati Reds' strategy of to face Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh backfired spectacularly, as Raleigh responded with a grand slam on the first pitch, leading to an 8-0 Mariners victory.