MLB news, Saturday, July 25, 2026
19 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Rangers, Anthony Veneziano agree to minor league deal for Triple-A Round Rock
Texas has reportedly re-signed LHP Anthony Veneziano to a minor league contract; he'll report to Triple-A Round Rock as rotation depth, per The Dallas Morning News.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
White Sox sit atop AL Central at 54-47, reportedly in line for first-round playoff bye
Per MLB Trade Rumors, the rebuilding Chicago White Sox led the AL Central at 54-47 as of July 24, with a +44 run differential but notable warning signs in their road and strength-of-schedule splits.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Shohei Ohtani not expected to pitch next week as Dodgers manage left knee inflammation
Ohtani threw a bullpen session Wednesday and has another scheduled Saturday, but Dave Roberts said a return next week is off the table as Los Angeles manages his knee carefully.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Juan Soto exits Mets game with left calf tightness, MRI scheduled
Soto left Friday's series opener against the Dodgers after two plate appearances; the Mets say an MRI is scheduled and interim manager Andy Green called IL placement a possibility.
Source · Yahoo Sports
MLB tightens batter-engagement enforcement after Pirates complained about José Caballero
MLB directed umpires to more strictly enforce batter-engagement rules after Pittsburgh objected to Caballero's pre-pitch routine during a Yankees win, per FanGraphs.
Source · FanGraphs
Nationals reportedly plan to both buy and sell before the trade deadline
Washington is targeting at least one big-league addition while also moving veterans, per The Athletic's Spencer Nusbaum, though the club's direction hinges on results over the next week.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Clay Holmes and Luke Weaver reportedly 'likely' to be traded before the Aug. 3 deadline
League execs told SNY's Jim Duquette that Holmes is "likely" dealt before Aug. 3; Weaver is described as "highly likely" to follow, with neither move announced by the club.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Nationals still assessing whether to trade Foster Griffin at the deadline
Per The Athletic, Washington has not decided whether to move LHP Foster Griffin before the deadline; extension talks have fizzled, though a trade is not guaranteed.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Cardinals sign Peter Strzelecki to minor league contract after Brewers opt-out
St. Louis reportedly signed RHP Peter Strzelecki to a minor league deal days after he opted out of a similar arrangement with Milwaukee, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Robbie Ray reportedly nearing his final start with the San Francisco Giants
Yahoo Sports describes Ray's Saturday outing as likely his last or second-to-last with San Francisco, signaling an imminent trade or roster move.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Nationals send Foster Griffin to the mound Saturday, lineup shuffled vs. Arizona
Washington starts Foster Griffin against Arizona on Saturday, with Chaparro at 1B, Wood at DH, and Ruiz catching — per Yahoo Sports, the start may be his last for the club.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Juan Soto placed on 10-day IL with left calf strain; initial estimate is 4-6 weeks
The Mets announced Soto's IL placement with a left calf strain; per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, one initial recovery estimate is 4-6 weeks.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Joe Ryan scratched from Twins start vs. Athletics with arm fatigue
Manager Derek Shelton told reporters Joe Ryan will not start Friday due to arm fatigue; Mike Paredes takes the ball, and the club is hopeful Ryan can pitch against Kansas City.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Shohei Ohtani cancels bullpen session as left knee setback stalls Dodgers rotation return
Ohtani's throwing program has stalled after he canceled a tentatively scheduled bullpen session Saturday, per Yahoo Sports, with his return to the rotation now uncertain.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Josh Jung placed on IL with right calf strain; Rangers recall Josh Smith
Josh Jung landed on the IL Friday with a right calf strain, per MLB Trade Rumors; Texas is reportedly hoping for a minimum stint with a return targeted for next weekend vs. the Astros.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Cody Bellinger exits vs. Phillies with hamstring tightness; testing scheduled
Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger left Saturday's game against Philadelphia in the eighth inning with hamstring tightness, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com; results are pending.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Red Sox reportedly trading LHP Connelly Early to Nationals for Curtis Mead
Per ESPN's Jeff Passan, Boston is sending left-hander Connelly Early to Washington for infielder Curtis Mead; the teams have not yet announced the deal.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Red Sox reportedly trade LHP Connelly Early to Nationals for 3B Curtis Mead
Boston and Washington completed a straight 1-for-1 swap late Saturday, per ESPN's Jeff Passan, with Early going to D.C. and Mead joining the Red Sox wild-card push.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Chase DeLauter rest day leaves Guardians offense nearly silent in loss to Tampa Bay
Cleveland managed just 5 hits and 8 strikeouts in a loss to the Rays, per Yahoo Sports, with DeLauter sitting out and the rest of the lineup going 1-for-19.
Source · Yahoo Sports