MLB Baseball 3 Days

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

MLB Power Rankings and Team Buzz

The Red Sox have entered the top 10 of the latest MLB Power Rankings, marking a significant shake-up after the All-Star break. This surge comes as the Red Sox with a walk-off home run from Caleb Durbin, their second-longest streak in franchise history. Meanwhile, the Oakland Athletics are set to relocate to Las Vegas in 2028, with an investment group including Mark Cuban purchasing a minority stake in the team. In other team news expressed his desire to finish the season with the Detroit Tigers and pursue a World Series title.

Player Transactions and Injury Updates

The Pittsburgh Pirates have bolstered their bullpen by acquiring reliever Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres. In injury news, Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. is nearing a return from the injured list and could be back in the lineup as early as Friday. The Kansas City are managing without manager Matt Quatraro, who missed a game for personal reasons. Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been placed on the injured list for the first time in his career due to lower back tightness, while Salvador Perez tied George Brett's franchise record with his 317th home run. The New York saw shortstop José Caballero called for a pitch-clock violation that led to a strikeout and the ejection of hitting coach James Rowson. The Oakland Athletics placed right-hander J.T. Ginn on the 15-day injured list with a blister, and rookie infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle. The Cleveland Guardians activated third baseman José Ramírez from the IL after a five-week absence due to hand surgery. The Philadelphia Phillies experienced a rally-killing baserunning mistake by J.T. Realmuto. The Texas Rangers saw leading hitter Josh Jung exit a game early with calf tightness, and their promising draft pick Brody Bumila requires Tommy John surgery. The Chicago White catcher Kyle Teel is expected to miss 6-12 weeks with a high ankle sprain. The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list with flexor inflammation. Cubs reliever Trent Thornton is day-to-day with a bruised heel. The Milwaukee Brewers are monitoring Jacob Misiorowski's workload after a layoff.

Milestones and Future Outlook

Nolan Arenado became the sixth active player to reach 2,000 career hits with a double on Monday night. Rintaro Sasaki chose to sign with the Miami Marlins, believing it offers the quickest path to the major leagues. The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) has after MLB proposed significant cuts to rounds and signing bonuses. Discussions continue regarding a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and salary cap. President Donald Trump at the White House. Fantasy baseball managers can look to the latest waiver wire pickups and prepare for upcoming weeks with pitcher and hitter ratings. Dynasty league players can also examine the top 300 players for the future. Trade deadline farm system reports are also available for all 30 teams. The Cincinnati Reds had a strategic decision to load the bases backfire when Cal Raleigh hit a grand slam. In a contentious moment during a Yankees win.