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The Detroit Tigers’ season slump deepens with a 15-2 defeat to the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis. After a 1-1 game through five innings, the Twins pull away with a five-run fifth, and Detroit, aided by a rough outing from pitcher Troy Melton, suffers yet another lopsided loss as their freefall continues.
During a Cubs 7-0 win, Diamondbacks players and coaches accused Cubs third-base coach Quintin Berry of signaling Merrill Kelly’s pitches by reading his grip, prompting a heated exchange between dugouts. Kelly argued sign-stealing is old-school when players exploit visible grips, but not when a coach gets involved, while Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo called it gamesmanship and stressed the edginess of late-season baseball. The episode underscores ongoing debates over signaling and the limits of coaching influence.
Randy Arozarena delivered a 9th-inning walk-off homer to give the Seattle Mariners a 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs, capping a tense game after Kade Anderson’s impressive MLB debut and a Cubs lead earlier. Chicago’s David Peterson worked six strong innings, while Pete Crow-Armstrong doubled and Alex Bregman homered as part of a Cubs surge, with Tyrone Taylor contributing an RBI double and two stolen bases. Bregman earned Player of the Game honors for his multi-faceted showing in the loss.
Royals slugger Jac Caglianone went 4-for-4 with two homers, two doubles and four RBI to power Kansas City past the Cubs and reach 20 homers, a bright breakout in an otherwise tough season; elsewhere, a flurry of milestone Ks dominated the day as Max Scherzer passed Walter Johnson for 10th on the all-time list and Gerrit Cole became the fastest Yankee to 1,000 strikeouts, Aaron Nola joined the Phillies’ 2,000-K club before leaving with a bruised knee, Sandy Alcantara extended his scoreless-start streak and set the Marlins’ franchise innings record, and Oakland’s Gage Jump struck out 11 at Fenway to snap Boston’s nine-game win streak in a 7-3 loss.
Baltimore stunned the league by sending catcher Adley Rutschman—an All-Star and former No. 1 overall pick—to division rival Boston at the trade deadline, a move that came at a high price in top prospects but could pay off for the Red Sox as it pivots from seller to buyer and reshapes its 2026 outlook.
Greenville Drive’s Owen Hull homered for his first professional blast and went 2-for-5 in a 12-6 win over the Hudson Valley Renegades, with Justin Gonzales collecting two doubles and 4 RBIs and Antonio Anderson reaching base four times with a 2-for-2 line plus two walks and a seventh-inning homer; Bleis had a 3-for-4 day with an RBI and a homer for the Sea Dogs in a 6-4 loss to New Hampshire, Salem’s Kleyver Salazar stayed hot in a 10-4 RidgeYaks win, and Miguel Welch led DSL Blue with a leadoff homer and a 2-for-3 night in an 8-6 win. Player of the Day: Antonio Anderson.
The Cleveland Guardians acquired outfielder Jo Adell from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for catching prospect Jacob Cozart, and designated Juan Brito for assignment to clear a roster spot. Adell brings left-handed power (152 wRC+ vs LHP over the past two years) but has limited production against right-handed pitching and is not a standout defender in left field; he is under team control through 2027. The move addresses the Guardians’ need vs. left-handed pitching and could pave the way for additional trades or roster tweaks.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered for the third straight game as the Boston Red Sox beat the Dodgers 8-4 to complete a three-game sweep; Masataka Yoshida added a homer and two RBIs, and Jake Bennett earned the win as Boston extended its win streak to five.
The Yankees traded right-handed reliever Camilo Doval to the Pittsburgh Pirates for two prospects, Omar Alfonzo and Luis Cruz, with the Pirates covering $750K of Doval’s remaining salary and the Yankees taking on $1.25M. Doval has a 4.63 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and -1.1 WAR over 66 appearances this season, and the move clears a bullpen headache for New York as they pursue upgrades before the August 3 deadline. The Pirates, already dealing with bullpen issues, hope the swap provides relief and sets a higher market price for relievers going forward.
The Cubs pulled out a 4-2 win in 10 innings over the Cardinals as Bregman doubled home Suzuki and Happ added an RBI double in the 10th, with Civale getting the save after Webb started the frame. It capped a 5-2 road trip, moved Chicago within 5.5 games of the NL Central-leading Brewers, and solidified the Cubs’ wild-card standing as they head to a series with the Yankees.
Baltimore acquired catcher Jake Rogers from Detroit in exchange for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart after Rogers was designated for assignment. The veteran backstop provides defensive upside and added depth behind Adley Rutschman or Eduardo Basallo, addressing a catching situation hampered by injuries to the Orioles’ top two catchers. Rogers is on a $3.05 million contract with about $1 million remaining this season; he hit .161 in 36 games this year and posted mixed defensive numbers, but could serve as a solid backup option if one of Baltimore’s catchers is sidelined.
Australian infielder Curtis Mead was traded from Washington to the Red Sox for Connelly Early. While his 2026 season has showcased surprising power (17 homers, 133 OPS+) and improved strike-zone discipline, his defense is seen as a weakness and his status is uncertain due to an injury. The Red Sox envision him as a right-handed bat in the infield (and possibly DH) who could help fill the Early-era gap ahead of the trade deadline, provided he stays healthy.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed pitcher Brad Keller on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow UCL tear (retroactive to July 13). Seth Johnson was recalled to take his roster spot. It’s unclear if Keller will require surgery; non-surgical rehab can still take months and likely ends his season, with potential implications for 2027 if Tommy John is needed. The Phillies may look to bolster the bullpen at the trade deadline.
The Chicago Cubs selected Florida State 1B Myles Bailey with the 75th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, betting on his elite raw power despite injury history and concerns about his hit tool and strikeout rate. Bailey posted eye-popping college power and a strong left-handed swing, but scouts note questions about how well his power and approach will translate to the pro game, where he’s likely headed to first base after showcasing his defensive versatility.
The Mets will end Andy Green’s interim managerial stint after the 2026 season and reinstate him in the front office, as New York begins a full managerial search. Green took over after firing Carlos Mendoza, but the club remains far from .500 and under David Stearns’ leadership the organization will seek long-term leadership changes in the offseason.