MLB Baseball 3 Hours

Last updated: July 23, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

MLB News and Notes

The Los Angeles Dodgers were honored at the White House by President Donald Trump, who lauded the team's status as "one of the great brands anywhere." In other ownership news, an investment group featuring Mark Cuban has purchased a minority stake in the Oakland Athletics, who are slated for a move to Las Vegas in 2028.

Team and Player Updates

Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro missed a game for personal reasons as the team began a series against the Detroit Tigers. On the player front, Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. could return from the injured list as early as Friday for a series against Baltimore. Yankees shortstop José Caballero was charged with a pitch clock violation that resulted in a strikeout and the ejection of hitting coach James Rowson.

Trade and Acquisition Activity

The Pittsburgh Pirates from the San Diego Padres in exchange for signing bonus pool considerations to bolster their bullpen. Rintaro Sasaki chose to sign with the Miami Marlins, citing the organization as providing the quickest path to the major leagues, over returning to Stanford or playing in Japan.

Future Outlook

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal expressed his desire to finish the season with the team and win the World Series. Fantasy managers can look ahead to potential dynasty rankings, with a focus on players who might be prominent in 2030 and beyond. MLB Power Rankings following the All-Star break, with one team's historic win streak coming to an end.