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Last updated: July 23, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

AL Contenders and Player News

The MLB landscape saw significant shifts in its latest power rankings, with one American League team experiencing a historic win streak that has now concluded quite the shake-up. In New York, Yankees shortstop José Caballero in the sixth inning, resulting in a strikeout and the subsequent ejection of hitting coach James Rowson. The Boston Red Sox might be witnessing a season turnaround, with questions lingering about the keys to their next two months as playoff hopes are rekindled saved its season.

Injury Updates and Milestones

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been placed on the injured list for the first time in his five-year career due to lower back tightness. Despite this setback, Salvador Perez with his 317th career home run on Wednesday. In Oakland, the Athletics are dealing with pitching injuries, placing right-hander J.T. Ginn on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his pitching hand, and rookie infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer on the 10-day injured list after emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle. Chicago Cubs reliever Trent Thornton is considered day-to-day with a bruised left heel after being struck by a comebacker, though he credited his cleats for helping him avoid a more serious injury. The Milwaukee Brewers are monitoring pitcher Jacob Misiorowski's workload following a layoff, with him throwing only four innings in his recent return. Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez was activated from the injured list Wednesday, returning after a five-week absence for left hand surgery.

Baserunning Blunders and Collective Bargaining

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto took responsibility for a baserunning lapse that derailed a potential rally in Tuesday night's 2-1 loss to the Dodgers. Meanwhile, negotiations between MLB owners and players continue, with the MLB Players Association calling to preserve the current draft system after MLB proposed significant changes, including cutting rounds and slashing amateur signing bonuses. Discussions also center on other critical issues such as the salary cap and other aspects of a new collective bargaining agreement.

Fantasy Outlook

rankings for the top 300 players for the next five years have been released, offering insights into potential fantasy baseball standouts beyond 2030.