# MLB - July 2026 ("Banana Ball" has its own thread) **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** baseball-mlb\ **Created:** [July 1, 2026, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2026-banana-ball-has-its-own-thread/1031330 "2026-07-01T12:43:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2026, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2026-banana-ball-has-its-own-thread/1031330/108 "2026-07-29T17:46:21Z")
A stat I saw on Twitter last night: Jordan Romano leads the Angels in saves this year. Jordan Romano also leads the Colorado Rockies in saves this year. Jordan Romano has 8 saves this year. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2026, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2026-banana-ball-has-its-own-thread/1031330/109 "2026-07-29T20:03:00Z")
> [@Munch](#): > > A stat I saw on Twitter last night: That is hilarious. Also a bit baffling. He has 4 saves for the Angels. Next closest is 3. The team has a total of 13 saves on the season. He has 4 saves for the Rockies. However, there are 2 other pitchers who also have 4 saves. The team has a total of 25 saves this season. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2026-banana-ball-has-its-own-thread/1031330/110 "2026-07-30T23:11:45Z")
Shohei Ohtani baseball card sells for more than 10 million. > **[Florida collector pulls 1-of-1 Ohtani card, then sells for $10M+](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49490740/florida-collector-pulls-1-1-ohtani-card-sells-10m+)** > > A memorabilia collector in Florida pulled a 1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman autographed card and proceeded to sell it for more than $10 million, according to the buyer. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2026, 7:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2026-banana-ball-has-its-own-thread/1031330/111 "2026-07-31T07:05:35Z")
It begins; > **[Sources: Mets deal A.J. Minter to Twins ahead of trade deadline](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49493680/sources-mets-deal-aj-minter-twins-ahead-trade-deadline)** > > The last-place Mets, in what could be the first of multiple deals, dealt left-handed relief pitcher A.J. Minter to the Twins for prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2026-banana-ball-has-its-own-thread/1031330/112 "2026-07-31T15:13:58Z")
> [@Superdude](#): > > It begins The Mets get Benny Agbayani’s kid! ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2026-banana-ball-has-its-own-thread/1031330/113 "2026-07-31T22:06:39Z")
I still find it amazing that Vladimir Guerrero JR has no home runs at home. It’s going to be August tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2026, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2026-banana-ball-has-its-own-thread/1031330/114 "2026-08-01T04:01:54Z")
> **[Giants suspend pay to injured Harrison Bader after scooter accident](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49501193/san-francisco-giants-suspend-pay-injured-harrison-bader-scooter-accident)** > > The Giants are suspending payment to injured outfielder Harrison Bader after he aggravated his injured left foot during a scooter accident last weekend. > **[Twins acquiring starter Dean Kremer from Orioles, source says](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49502201/twins-acquiring-starter-dean-kremer-orioles-source-says)** > > The Twins agreed to acquire starting pitcher Dean Kremer from the Orioles, a source told ESPN on Friday. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2026, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2026-banana-ball-has-its-own-thread/1031330/115 "2026-08-01T14:36:09Z")
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