Machado’s 20th HR
On July 20, 2026, Manny Machado hit his 20th home run, marking his 11th career season with 20 or more long balls and his seventh 20-homer year with the San Diego Padres — the most 20-HR seasons in franchise history. The shot came during San Diego’s road game in Atlanta and underscored Machado’s steady power this year.
Guardians’ seven homers
Petey Halpin hit his first two major-league home runs on July 20, helping the Cleveland Guardians rout the Minnesota Twins 13-4. Cleveland launched seven homers in the game — one shy of a franchise record — and collected a season-high 19 hits as Halpin and Rhys Hoskins each homered twice in the outburst.
Pratt’s first big-league homer
Cooper Pratt recorded his first major-league home run and his first three-hit game on July 20 as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Mets 8-3 in Freddy Peralta’s return to Milwaukee. Pratt’s solo shot came in the second inning and capped a breakout night for the young outfielder, who also finished with three hits.