MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: July 27, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

NL East Powerhouses Eyeing Deadline Moves

The Atlanta Braves against the Philadelphia Phillies, with manager Walt Weiss's unconventional intentional walk strategy proving successful in their 3-2 victory. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers saw a record-setting performance from pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, who he faced en route to 12 strikeouts of the first 13 batters. Speculation mounts regarding the Brewers' trade deadline intentions, as they, along with the Braves and Phillies, are reportedly eyeing moves to bolster their rosters in pursuit of the Los Angeles Dodgers as the August deadline approaches.

Hall of Fame Inductions and Player Movements

Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran, and Jeff Kent were officially enshrined in baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday, marking a significant career achievement for the trio who represented diverse paths and numerous teams throughout their careers as detailed in the Hall of Fame coverage. In other news, pitcher Max Scherzer is slated to return from the injured list and start Monday, his 42nd birthday, for the Blue Jays against the Nationals. Separately, former pitcher Chan Ho Park has, becoming the first Korean to acquire a stake in a major league club.

Franchise Records and Player Departures

The Miami Marlins to a franchise-record 12 games after being swept by the San Diego Padres, who won Sunday's contest 5-3. On the other side of the league, pitcher Freddy Peralta acknowledged his likely departure from the Mets, stating, "I've let them down". The Mets' postseason hopes have been dashed with the trade deadline approaching and Peralta set to become a free agent.