MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: May 21, 2026, 2:48 PM ET

Injury Updates Tigers ace throws third bullpen as Detroit’s Tarik Skubal completed his third post‑elbow‑surgery session, with manager A.J. Hinch praising the “great step.” Despite the progress, the club left Skubal’s major‑league return open, underscoring Detroit’s short‑term pitching uncertainty.

League Standings Week 8 power rankings shift as several playoff hopefuls vaulted into the top three, while an AL club slipped to the league’s lowest tier for the first time in years. The movement reflects early‑season volatility and the impact of recent roster adjustments across both leagues.

Prospect Landscape Top‑50 prospect list reshuffled after a dramatic overhaul placed a new player at No. 1, displacing the former leader. The revision highlights a fresh cohort of talent poised to influence future roster construction and trade negotiations.