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Last updated: July 22, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

AL East Race Heats Up

The Baltimore Orioles 15-game winning streak Wednesday, taking the nightcap of a doubleheader. The Red Sox had previously to 14 games with a victory the night before. Meanwhile, the Orioles' win in the AL East standings. The Red Sox's recent run has, with speculation about their playoff hopes for the next two months.

AL Central Injuries Mount

The Kansas City Royals placed shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. on the injured list for the first time in his career due to lower back tightness. The Guardians, however from a five-week absence after left-hand surgery. In Detroit, the Tigers added right-hander Jack Flaherty to the IL with right flexor inflammation. The Chicago White Sox are, who is expected to miss 6-12 weeks with a high ankle sprain. The Texas Rangers also with left calf tightness.

NL Notes and Prospect Updates

The Philadelphia Phillies to the Dodgers, with catcher J.T. Realmuto taking blame for a crucial baserunning mistake. The Milwaukee Brewers are after he threw just four innings in his first start since July 7. Cubs reliever Trent Thornton is considered day-to-day with a bruised left heel after being struck by a comebacker, crediting his cleats for preventing a more serious injury. The Athletics placed pitcher J.T. Ginn on the IL with a blister on his pitching hand underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle.

MLB Landscape and Future Outlook

The MLB Players Association has called for the preservation of the current draft system following a proposal from MLB that included cutting draft rounds and reducing amateur signing bonuses. The Rangers' third-round draft pick, Brody Bumila, who throws over 100 mph. ESPN's Kiley McDaniel has for all 30 teams, assessing risers and fallers after the MLB draft. Additionally, new rankings for the top 300 dynasty league players for the next five years have been published, and a list of the hottest free agents on the waiver wire is available. An updated ranking of the top 100 trade deadline candidates also features new additions.

Yankees' Caballero Faces Pitch Clock Scrutiny

New York Yankees shortstop José Caballero in the sixth inning of Wednesday's game, which ultimately led to a strikeout and the ejection of hitting coach James Rowson. This incident highlights the ongoing scrutiny and enforcement of the pitch clock rules in Major League Baseball.