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Last updated: July 3, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

MLB Awards and Rankings Update

As the All-Star break looms, early contenders are solidifying their positions for major awards midseason rankings. In the American League, the Tampa Bay Rays reclaimed the top spot in power rankings, displacing the New York Yankees, while the Miami Marlins also entered the top. Meanwhile, Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski faces a schedule conflict that casts doubt on his All-Star Game status, as his projected start the Sunday before the break would make him ineligible to pitch in the midsummer classic Misiorowski's status.

Player News and Injuries

Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko posted on social media Thursday that he faces a "lengthy" recovery after a frightening collision with a teammate resulted in a broken back Lasko facing recovery. In other player news, Shohei Ohtani is slated to both pitch and hit for the Dodgers on Friday against the Padres, with Dalton Rushing expected to catch him Ohtani's start Friday. The Braves recalled infielder Jim Jarvis from Triple-A Gwinnett, designating veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment Braves recall Jarvis.

Game Highlights and Incidents

The Cleveland Guardians secured a dramatic 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night, with Brayan Rocchio delivering a walk-off, two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to win the opener of their four-game series Rocchio's walkoff HR. In a concerning incident, Padres right-hander Randy Vasquez was taken to the hospital after fainting following his abbreviated start against the Dodgers on Thursday night; manager Craig Stammen confirmed Vasquez was in stable condition Vasquez taken hospital.