MLB news, Tuesday, July 7, 2026
9 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Athletics at 41-49 and falling, with trade deadline three weeks away
A late-June injury wave has sent the Athletics spiraling to a season-worst 41-49 record, per MLB Trade Rumors, leaving the front office weighing a quiet deadline.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Heliot Ramos hits three home runs, makes Giants history not seen since 1920
Ramos clubbed two traditional home runs and a little-league homer in San Francisco's 10-1 win over Toronto on July 6, a franchise first in over a century.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Miami Marlins own MLB's best record since June 1 at 23-8, per MLB.com
The Marlins have gone 23-8 since June 1, the best mark in baseball over that span, per MLB.com, though they sit 80-82 overall and eliminated from both races.
Source · MLB.com
Paul Skenes posts 5.36 ERA over last 47 innings, ailment concerns linger
FanGraphs reports Skenes has struggled since May 12, with competing theories — bad luck, mechanics, or a possible physical ailment — and no clear answer yet.
Source · FanGraphs
Paul Skenes posts 5.36 ERA over last 47 innings, with competing theories about why
Since a dominant May 12 outing against Colorado, Paul Skenes has struggled, and FanGraphs reports the cause remains genuinely unclear — including a possible physical ailment.
Source · FanGraphs
Cardinals select Bruce Zimmermann, place Max Rajcic on 60-day IL with right elbow concern
St. Louis called up lefty Bruce Zimmermann from Triple-A Memphis while placing righty Max Rajcic on the 60-day IL amid reported "real concern" over a serious right elbow issue.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Rowdy Tellez reportedly returning to Atlanta Braves on a new minor league deal
Tellez is reportedly back with Atlanta on a new minor league contract after briefly electing free agency following a DFA and an outright to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Milwaukee Brewers roster updated to reflect 40-man composition as of July 7
Yahoo Sports' running Brewers roster tracker was updated July 7, 2026, showing the current 40-man composition, including pitchers on the IL and recent acquisitions.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Ben Rice announced as Yankees' representative in the 2026 Home Run Derby
MLB.com announced Ben Rice as the New York Yankees' entry in the 2026 Home Run Derby field, with the club looking for its first Derby winner since '17.
Source · MLB.com