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Last updated: August 6, 2026, 11:33 AM ET

NL MVP Race Heats Up

Pete Crow-Armstrong emerged as a strong contender for the NL MVP award Wednesday, crushing two home runs in a pivotal victory against the Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani had a standout performance in the same game, matching Crow-Armstrong with two home runs of his own. Meanwhile, Mets celebrated a unique moment as rookie Jefry Yan executed a viral celebration after recording his first career strikeout.

Pitching Performances and Trade Deadline Fallout

The Braves' pitching staff has impressed despite a perceived lack of action at the trade deadline, with Bryce Elder and Grant Holmes delivering strong outings. Sonny Gray continued his dominant season for the Red Sox, securing his American League-leading 14th win with a stellar six-inning performance against the White Sox. Gray's outing featured three hits allowed and eight strikeouts in Boston's 4-0 victory. Garrett Crochet sidelined by injury since April, has expressed openness to transitioning to a relief role if he can return for the Red Sox's stretch run.

Player Dynamics and Trade Deadline Analysis

Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta reportedly played a role in facilitating a meeting between Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor earlier in the season, aiming to address their on-field connection. The recent MLB trade deadline saw significant movement across the league, prompting analysis of which teams made the most impactful deals. MLB Power Rankings have been updated to reflect the impact of these deadline acquisitions on each club's standing. In a tense moment Wednesday night, Mariners reliever Gabe Speier was ejected after hitting the Tigers' Gleyber Torres with a pitch, causing the benches and bullpens to clear in the eighth inning.