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MLB Daily Digest – July 31, 2026

The latest MLB headlines, trade updates, game reaction, standings stories and talking points from across baseball.

Shohei Ohtani Out of Dodgers Lineup Due to Left Knee Soreness

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was held out of the lineup on Thursday as a precautionary measure due to lingering soreness in his left knee.

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Baseball America Launches 2026 MLB Trade Deadline Tracker

Baseball America has launched a tracker to follow every key player and prospect traded ahead of the upcoming MLB trade deadline on August 3.

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Twins Acquire Reliever A.J. Minter From Mets in Late-Night Trade

The Minnesota Twins have acquired left-handed reliever A.J. Minter from the New York Mets, marking the potential start of a roster sell-off for New York ahead of the trade deadline.

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Six Franchises Identified as Top Candidates for Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal

Baseball Prospectus has analyzed the six MLB franchises most frequently linked to a potential trade for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, detailing prospects who could be moved.

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Giants Manager Tony Vitello Signals Upcoming Roster Changes

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello indicated that roster adjustments are imminent, starting with Luis Arraez, as the team prepares to return home from a seven-game road trip.

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Rare Shohei Ohtani Card Sells for Over $10 Million

A memorabilia collector in Florida pulled a rare 1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman Autograph card and successfully sold it for more than $10 million, according to the buyer.

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Rays Pitcher Shane McClanahan Exits Game Early With Back Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan left Thursday’s game against the Rangers in the fourth inning due to left mid-back tightness, potentially impacting the team’s trade deadline strategy.

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Giants Outfielder Harrison Bader Out for Season After Scooter Accident

San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader will miss the remainder of the season following a late-night scooter accident, cutting short his first year with the franchise.

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Roki Sasaki Shines as Dodgers Defeat Mariners 6-2

Pitcher Roki Sasaki struck out seven batters over 5.1 innings, while Dalton Rushing and Teoscar Hernandez hit home runs to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-2 victory over the Mariners.

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Orioles Acquire Catcher Jake Rogers From Tigers for Zane Barnhart

To address a wave of injuries at the catcher position, the Baltimore Orioles have acquired Jake Rogers from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart.

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Kevin McGonigle Leads Baseball America’s Rookie of the Year Rankings

Kevin McGonigle has taken the top spot in the latest Rookie of the Year watch list, leading all rookies with 114 hits, 65 walks, and a .388 on-base percentage through late July.

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Jarren Duran and Willson Contreras Downplay Dugout Frustration

Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran expressed visible frustration in the dugout after Willson Contreras chose not to tag up on a fly ball, though both players later downplayed the incident.

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Elly De La Cruz Leads Reds to 3-2 Victory Over Pirates

Shortstop Elly De La Cruz made history and powered the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates, going 3-for-4 at the plate with a walk and an RBI.

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Dodgers Defeat Mariners 6-2 Behind Dalton Rushing’s Three-Run Homer

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 6-2 win over the Seattle Mariners, highlighted by Dalton Rushing’s three-run home run off Bryan Woo and a strong pitching performance from Roki Sasaki.

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Red Sox Outfielder Jarren Duran Reflects on Difficult 2026 Season

Amid a challenging season where he is batting .195, Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran expressed intense frustration with his performance following an 0-for-4 night against the A’s.

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