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Last updated: August 14, 2026, 5:44 PM ET

Top Teams and Standings

The Milwaukee Brewers have ascended to the top spot in the latest MLB Power Rankings, marking the first time in nearly two months that the Dodgers are not the No. 1 team in baseball. The Brewers' impressive run has landed them the coveted top position.

Player Performances and Milestones

Kyle Schwarber powered the Phillies to a 7-1 victory over the Twins at the Field of Dreams site in Iowa, smashing two home runs into the corn. These blasts extended his major-league-leading home run total to. In another notable pitching performance, Cade Cavalli of the Nationals took a no-hitter into the seventh inning during a 7-0 win against the Cubs, preventing a sweep. The pageantry before the Field of Dreams game featured 26 Hall of Fame members emerging from the outfield corn, echoing the iconic scene from the movie.

Closer Concerns and Roster Moves

Despite a recent stretch of struggles, including blowing his third save in his past four appearances, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated he would stick with Edwin Diaz as the team's closer, citing a lack of better alternatives. Meanwhile, the Mariners are reportedly sending rookie shortstop Colt Emerson, who is hitting .190 with 23 RBIs in 69 games, to Triple-A Tacoma. The Brewers will be without second baseman Brice Turang for their series opener against the Dodgers as he undergoes further evaluation for a knee issue.

Injury Updates

The Texas Rangers' pitching staff took another hit as Jacob deGrom exited his start against the Angels after just two innings due to right triceps fatigue.

Future Events and League News

San Francisco has been selected to host the 2028 MLB All-Star Game, with Oracle Park having last hosted the event in 2007. Looking back, the lessons learned from the 1994 MLB strike remain relevant as discussions about potential labor stoppages continue. In a hypothetical scenario, a source indicated that Shohei Ohtani would likely not exercise an opt-out clause in his contract even if the Dodgers were sold.