MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: July 31, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

American League Central Shakeup

Clemens delivered a dramatic walk-off grand slam with two outs and two strikes in the ninth inning, propelling the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals. This clutch hit came after the Twins had been no-hit through six innings by Royals pitcher Noah Cameron. In a separate transaction, the last-place New York Mets spree by sending left-handed relief pitcher A.J. Minter to the Twins. The Mets received prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick in exchange for Minter.

National League West Notes

Shohei Ohtani was held out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup for Thursday's 5-2 win against the Seattle Mariners as a precautionary measure. Manager Dave Roberts was due to lingering soreness in his left knee, but confirmed he is expected to return to the lineup on Friday.

Fantasy Baseball Closer Watch

Fantasy baseball are keeping a close eye on the closer landscape, with news emerging that Edwin Diaz is nearing a return. regarding which closers should be added or dropped is crucial for fantasy team success.