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Last updated: July 23, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

AL East Race Heats Up

The Boston Red Sox might be staging a turnaround that could save their season. With playoff hopes rekindled, the team is focused on key strategies for the next two months. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees when shortstop José Caballero was called for a violation in the sixth inning, leading to a strikeout and the ejection of hitting coach James Rowson.

AL Central Shake-Up

The Kansas City Royals as Salvador Perez hit his 317th career home run, matching George Brett's franchise record. However, the team also placed shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. on the injured list for the first time in his five-year career due to lower back tightness. In Oakland, the Athletics added J.T. Ginn to the IL with a blister on his pitching hand.

League-Wide Negotiations and Rankings

MLB Power Rankings following the All-Star break, with one team's historic win streak ending. Discussions surrounding the Collective Bargaining Agreement continue, with the MLB Players Association after MLB proposed significant cuts to rounds and amateur signing bonuses. The league also.