MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: July 23, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

AL Contender Surges, Yankees Face Pitch Clock Woes

The American League landscape sees a notable shift as a strong contender of MLB Power Ranks following the All-Star break. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees experienced a setback when shortstop José Caballero was charged with a pitch clock violation, leading to a strikeout and the ejection of hitting coach James Rowson in the sixth inning.

Injury Bug Bites Royals and A's, Perez Reaches Milestone

The Kansas City Royals are dealing with a significant blow as shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. lands on the injured list for the first time in his career due to lower back tightness. Despite the team's struggles, veteran Salvador Perez with his 317th career home run. On the West Coast, the Oakland Athletics placed right-handed pitcher J.T. Ginn on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his pitching hand as reported Wednesday.

Red Sox's Turnaround Under Scrutiny, Draft System Debated

The Boston Red Sox are facing questions about whether their recent success signals a true turnaround, with their playoff hopes on the line for the next two months as they aim for contention. In a separate development, the MLB Players Association has called to preserve the current draft system after MLB proposed significant changes, including cutting rounds from 20 to 12 and slashing amateur signing bonuses by more than $150 million in a move to alter player entry.