MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: July 22, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

AL EAST RACE INTENSIFIES

The Boston Red Sox by the Baltimore Orioles in the second game of a doubleheader. Despite the loss, Boston, with the team looking to build momentum over the next two months to remain in playoff contention. In other AL East news, the Yankees when shortstop José Caballero was charged with a violation that led to a strikeout and an ejection for their hitting coach.

AL CENTRAL STRUGGLES AND RETURNS

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been placed on the injured list for the first time in his career due to lower back tightness. However, the Royals also celebrated a milestone as Salvador Perez with his 317th career home run. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians from a five-week stint on the injured list following hand surgery.

NATIONAL LEAGUE NOTES

The Philadelphia Phillies after catcher J.T. Realmuto admitted to a baserunning error that contributed to their 2-1 defeat against the Dodgers. In Milwaukee, the Brewers following his return from a layoff, as he managed only four innings in his latest outing. Chicago Cubs reliever Trent Thornton is day-to-day with a bruised heel after being hit by a batted ball, crediting his cleats for preventing a more serious injury.

MLB-WIDE TRANSACTIONS AND PROSPECT UPDATES

The Oakland Athletics with a blister on his pitching hand. In a more serious transaction, the Athletics also put rookie infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer on the injured list after he underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle. Looking ahead, Kiley McDaniel for all 30 MLB teams, assessing player movement after the draft. The MLB Players Association has also, opposing proposed changes that would cut rounds and reduce signing bonuses.