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Last updated: July 24, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

MLB Trade Deadline Buzz and Player Movement

The trade deadline is looming, and teams are making moves to bolster their rosters. The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired reliever Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres, securing him for signing bonus pool considerations. In other player news, Rintaro Sasaki indicated that he chose to sign with the Miami Marlins, believing they offer the quickest path to the major leagues. cited his of playing in MLB as his primary motivation.

Team Standings and Future Outlooks

Our latest MLB Power Rankings following the All-Star break, with one team's historic win streak coming to an end. Looking further ahead, fantasy baseball enthusiasts can examine the top 300 players for dynasty leagues, projecting potential stars for 2030 and beyond to prepare for the future. For those focused on the immediate future, our Week 17 forecaster, covering July 27-Aug. 2, offers pitcher rankings and hitter ratings.

Injury Updates and Roster News

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. is nearing a return from the injured list and could be back for the team's series in Baltimore starting Friday. In roster news, Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro missed a game for personal reasons. Meanwhile, Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal expressed his desire to finish the season with the team and.

Club Ownership and White House Visits

In ownership news, Harbinger Sports Partners, an investment group including Mark Cuban, has in the Oakland Athletics, ahead of their anticipated move to Las Vegas in 2028. On a different note, President Donald Trump welcomed the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House for their second visit, praising them as one of the great brands anywhere.