MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: July 22, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

MLB Player Relations & Injury Updates

The MLB Players Association urged the league to preserve the current 20-round draft system, pushing back against a proposal that would cut rounds to, reduce amateur signing bonuses by over $150 million, and restrict high school players' entry. In other news, the Detroit Tigers with right flexor inflammation. The Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is facing a lengthy absence due to a high ankle sprain. The Oakland Athletics after he underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle sustained from a foul ball. Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung with left calf tightness. Chicago Cubs reliever Trent Thornton is reportedly day-to-day with a bruised left heel, thanking his cleats for avoiding a fracture after being hit by a comebacker.

Team Performance & Fantasy Focus

The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a 2-1 loss to the Dodgers after a baserunning miscue by J.T. Realmuto stalled a potential rally. The Milwaukee Brewers are carefully monitoring pitcher Jacob Misiorowski's workload in his first start since July 7. For fantasy managers, several players are highlighted as, offering potential boosts to rosters. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox may be experiencing a season turnaround, with questions surrounding the keys to their next two months as they aim for the postseason.