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Last updated: July 23, 2026, 11:31 PM ET

AL Contenders and Team News

The AL landscape saw a shift in the latest MLB Power Rankings with a contender cracking the Top 10 making a move. The Los Angeles Dodgers, fresh off a World Series victory, were honored at the White House by President Donald Trump honored at the White House. In other ownership news, Mark Cuban's investment group has purchased a minority stake in the Oakland Athletics purchased a stake, a team slated to relocate to Las Vegas in 2028.

Player Health and Transactions

Atlanta's Ronald Acuña Jr. is nearing a return from the injured list and could be back for the Braves' series in Baltimore starting Friday. Meanwhile, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has landed on the IL for the first time in his career with lower back tightness heads to the IL. The Royals also saw manager Matt Quatraro miss a game for a personal matter misses a game. In a move to bolster their bullpen, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired reliever Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres. The Athletics placed pitcher J.T. Ginn on the 15-day injured list due to a blister on his pitching hand.

Milestones and Future Outlook

Salvador Perez achieved a franchise milestone, tying George Brett's Kansas City Royals record with his 317th career home run. Rintaro Sasaki expressed his excitement about joining the Miami Marlins, believing it offers the quickest path to the major leagues chooses the Marlins. Pitcher Tarik Skubal stated his desire to finish the season with the Detroit Tigers and win the World Series.

League Operations and Player Discipline

Yankees shortstop José Caballero faced a pitch clock violation that resulted in a strikeout and the ejection of hitting coach James Rowson targeted in crackdown. The Major League Baseball Players Association has called for the preservation of the current draft system following a proposal from MLB to reduce rounds, slash signing bonuses, and limit high school eligibility. Discussions continue regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement, salary cap, and other key issues between owners and players. The Boston Red Sox are showing signs of a turnaround, raising questions about their playoff hopes and the keys to their success in the coming months. Looking further ahead, a ranking of the top 300 fantasy players for 2030 and beyond has been released.