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Last updated: July 3, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

MLB NEWS & NOTES

PITCHING & PLAYER SAFETY

The All-Star Game status of Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski is in jeopardy doubt due schedule, as his projected start the Sunday before the break would make him ineligible to pitch two nights later. In a frightening incident, Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko posted Thursday that he faces a "lengthy" recovery after breaking his back in a collision with a teammate Tuesday, though he expressed hope for a return facing lengthy recovery. Padres right-hander Randy Vasquez was in stable condition after fainting following an abbreviated start Thursday, manager Craig Stammen confirmed taken hospital. Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez was removed from Thursday's game against the Angels in the third inning after being struck in the back of the helmet by a thrown ball during a slide exits after throw.

SUSPENSIONS & ROSTER MOVES

Cade Cavalli and Willson Contreras have each received seven-game suspensions for their involvement in a brawl at Fenway Park on Tuesday night, with Miles Mikolas earning a five-game ban Cavalli, Contreras suspended. The Braves recalled infielder Jim Jarvis from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday and designated veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment recall Jarvis, designate Tellez.

UPCOMING STARTERS & TRADE BUZZ

Shohei Ohtani is slated to make his pitching start Friday against the Padres, with Dalton Rushing expected to catch him Ohtani's start Friday. With the trade deadline a month away, speculation continues regarding potential moves for players such as Tarik Skubal, Luis Arraez, and Freddy Peralta player trade buzz.

NATIONAL LEAGUE ACTION

The Cleveland Guardians secured a dramatic victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, with Brayan Rocchio hitting a walk-off, two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth to clinch a 5-4 win in the series opener Rocchio walkoff HR.

POWER RANKINGS

In the latest MLB Power Rankings, the Tampa Bay Rays have climbed to the top spot in the American League, displacing the New York Yankees, while the Miami Marlins have entered the top 10 in Week 14 Rays, Marlins lead Florida contingent.