MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: May 22, 2026, 5:56 AM ET

Power Rankings & Prospects

The latest power rankings featured a top-3 debut for several playoff hopefuls, with one AL team reaching its highest position in years. Meanwhile, a major shakeup occurred in the top 50 MLB prospects rankings, with a new No. 1 emerging as baseball's next wave of stars begins to make its mark across the league.

Player Performances & Injuries

Shohei Ohtani delivered a superstar performance, hitting a leadoff home run and then pitching five scoreless innings in the Dodgers' win over the Padres on his scheduled return day. The Braves pulled Ronald Acuna Jr. from Thursday's game as a precaution due to pain in his left thumb, while Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong described his recent errors as "genuinely laughable" after allowing a ball to scoot under his glove in Wednesday's loss. The Yankees received positive news regarding center fielder Trent Grisham, who avoided structural knee damage after tests following his exit from a game earlier in the day.

Health Updates & Rehab Assignments

The Tigers' pitching staff received encouraging news about ace Tarik Skubal, who threw his third bullpen session since elbow surgery, with manager A.J. Hinch calling it a "great step," though his return timeline remains uncertain. On the injury front, the Athletics lost outfielder Denzel Clarke to a "significant left hamstring strain" that will sideline him until at least after the All-Star break in July. The Mets initiated Kodai Senga's rehab with a minor league start scheduled for Friday as he works back from lower back pain, while Marlins prospect Robby Snelling underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery to repair the UCL in his left elbow after his major league debut.

Stadium Developments & League Innovations

The Athletics' $2 billion domed stadium in Las Vegas remains on schedule to open before the 2028 season as the lower bowl on the Strip continues taking shape. Meanwhile, MLB's challenge system shows interesting early numbers as the league evaluates the impact of automated balls and strikes. The Marlins continue to innovate with unconventional approaches, from calling pitches from the dugout to rethinking batting practice, while Jazz Chisholm resorted to extreme measures to break out of a slump, borrowing pants from Giancarlo Stanton despite the seven-inch, 61-pound size difference.

Fantasy Analysis

For fantasy managers seeking help, analysts recommend targeting Mariners given their underperforming roster that presents potential trade opportunities for those seeking to bolster their lineups during the season's midpoint.