MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: July 24, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Trade Deadline Buzz and Player Movements

The MLB trade deadline is approaching, and teams are already making moves to bolster their rosters. The Pittsburgh Pirates from the San Diego Padres on Thursday, adding depth to their bullpen. In other international news, Rintaro Sasaki opted to sign with the Miami Marlins, citing the quickest path to the major leagues as his primary motivation over returning to Stanford or playing in Japan. Meanwhile, fantasy baseball enthusiasts can with dynasty rankings for the next five years, and general managers can for all 30 teams as potential trade pieces emerge.

Around the League: Standings and Injuries

Power Rankings have seen a shake-up since the All-Star break, with an American League contender following a historic win streak's end. On the injury front, Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. could return from the injured list as early as Friday for the team's series against Baltimore. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal expressed his desire to finish the season with the team and win a World Series. In Kansas City, Royals manager Matt Quatraro missed a game for personal reasons.

Managerial and Player Ejections

The crackdown on the pitch clock continued to impact games, with Yankees shortstop José Caballero being targeted in a violation that led to a strikeout and the ejection of hitting coach James Rowson.

Ownership and White House Honors

In ownership news, Mark Cuban's investment group, Harbinger Sports Partners, has in the Oakland Athletics, ahead of their planned move to Las Vegas in 2028. President Donald Trump also Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House for a second visit, honoring their championship season. For those looking to set their lineups for the coming weeks, a forecaster for Week, covering July 27-Aug. 2, is available.