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Last updated: August 28, 2026, 10:16 AM ET

Rays Stadium Deal

The Tampa City Council approved a $2.3 billion deal by a 4-3 vote for a new Rays ballpark, funded through a mix of public and private money.

Yankees & Astros Notes

Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. set a dubious mark with an error in his sixth straight game, tying a franchise record dating to 1921, during Thursday's 5-1 loss to Houston. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge insisted he needs no rehab assignment before returning, and the Astros are bringing back longtime pitching coach Brent Strom as a consultant to address their struggling staff.

Twins & Braves

The Twins called up top prospect Walker Jenkins while All-Star Byron Buxton's status remains in flux. In Atlanta, Chris Sale threw a complete-game shutout, touching 100 mph twice to Shohei Ohtani, as the Braves swept the Dodgers.

Market & System Watch

MLB's proposed December free-agent window would mirror the NFL and NBA, banning trades mid-offseason. The Brewers are the new No. 1 farm system in the latest rankings. Entering the final stretch, the power rankings see an NL team make a top-three debut. In Rome, the White Sox presented a team-themed papal miter to Pope Leo XIV.