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Last updated: July 24, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

League Buzz and Player Moves

The Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong is projected to lead the Major League Baseball pre-arbitration bonus pool, with an estimated allocation of over $50 million for 2026. In roster news, the Milwaukee Brewers have activated infielder David Hamilton from the injured list following his recovery from a left hamstring strain activated Hamilton. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Pirates bolstered their bullpen by acquiring reliever Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres in exchange for signing bonus pool considerations. Rintaro Sasaki indicated that signing with the Miami Marlins offered him the most direct route to the major leagues, which he prioritized over returning to Stanford or playing in Japan.

Team Dynamics and Future Outlook

Power Rankings have seen a shake-up following the All-Star break, with an American League contender debuting in the top 10 after a historic win streak concluded. Tarik Skubal expressed his desire to finish the season with the Detroit Tigers and aims to win the World Series with the team. Looking further ahead, dynasty rankings are highlighting the top 300 players expected to dominate fantasy leagues over the next five years and beyond, with a look towards 2030. The Athletics' future in Las Vegas is approaching, and Harbinger Sports Partners, including Mark Cuban, has purchased a minority stake in the club.

Injury Updates and Managerial Notes

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. Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro was absent from Thursday night's game against the Detroit Tigers due to a personal matter. The Los Angeles Dodgers were honored at the White House by President Donald Trump during their second visit, with the team being called "one of the great brands anywhere". Fantasy managers can prepare for upcoming weeks with a forecaster for Week, featuring pitcher rankings and hitter ratings. Farm system reports for all 30 MLB teams are available, detailing the young players who could be involved in trade deadline moves this season.