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Last updated: August 20, 2026, 6:50 AM ET

Pitching Performances

Paul Skenes ' ERA climbed to 3.95 following a rocky outing, more than double his career mark of 1.96 that opened the season. Jacob deGrom eyes the 2,000-strikeout milestone in his Rangers start Thursday night, tracking to become the second-fastest pitcher to reach that plateau. Cade Cavalli followed his one-hitter with six scoreless innings and 11 strikeouts, leading the Nationals to a 6-0 win over the Rangers. The Athletics activated lefty Jeffrey Springs from the 15-day injured list, starting him against Kansas City after missing time with a right hip injury.

Offensive Highlights

The Brewers tied the modern-era record for the largest shutout with a 22-0 rout of the Mariners, featuring three-run homers from Christian Yelich, David Hamilton, and Luis Lara plus a two-run shot from another Brewers batter. Fernando Tatis Jr. reached over the right-field wall to rob Francisco Lindor of a grand slam and launched two home runs, powering the Padres to a 5-2 victory. Jo Adell delivered a career night with a 455-foot three-run homer and six RBIs before exiting due to a knee injury in the Guardians' 8-1 win over the Giants.

Injury Updates

Jorge Polanco 's challenging first season with the Mets ended when he was placed on the 10-day injured list with left ankle bursitis, with ankle surgery planned. Edwin Diaz landed on the Dodgers' injured list due to right side inflammation, carrying a 2-2 record with an 11.85 ERA and seven saves in 11 opportunities across 16 games. The Orioles activated catcher Samuel Basallo from the injured list before their game against the Yankees, while Cody Bellinger could begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton on Thursday.

Team Moves

The Pirates acquired veteran catcher Christian Bethancourt from the Yankees for cash considerations, bolstering their catching depth behind the plate.

MVP Race

The National League MVP race tightened as players weighed in on whether PCA or Shohei Ohtani deserves the honor, with the battle for baseball's biggest individual award intensifying by the day.

Managerial Perspective

Pat Murphy downplayed the buzz around the Brewers' MLB-best record despite their dominant 22-0 shutout performance, insisting his club hasn't played great baseball yet.

Historical Notes

Trey Mancini announced his retirement after a brief return to the Angels, closing the chapter on a career that included overcoming colon cancer. Ted Williams ' hitting philosophy was revealed through never-before-seen footage, with a modern star explaining how the Hall of Famer's approach holds up in 2026.

Technology Controversy

The Orioles criticized MLB's technology after Pete Alonso's deep fly to left was ruled foul and upheld on review during Wednesday night's game against the Yankees, calling for technological improvements to prevent such errors.

Standings Impact

The Brewers ' record-setting shutout performance reinforces their position well on their way to earning an eighth playoff berth in nine seasons, though Murphy remains grounded about their overall execution level.