MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: July 25, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

AL East Standings Update

The Red Sox are preparing to activate left-hander Ranger Suarez for Sunday's series finale against Toronto. Interim manager Chad Tracy confirmed the move on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Mets are facing a significant blow with All-Star Juan Soto diagnosed with a Grade 2 left calf strain. Injured pitcher Clay Holmes is reportedly among the veterans the Mets have made available in trade talks, with the pitcher stating he wants to be pitching his best "whether that's here or somewhere else."

AL Central & West Notes

Salvador Perez for the Royals' all-time home run record, launching his 318th career blast on Saturday afternoon. On a less positive note for the Astros, right-hander Spencer Arrighetti in the second inning with a foot injury.

NL West and Player Development

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that Shohei Ohtani will not be rushed back to the mound rotation, emphasizing the team won't have him pitch "earlier than we need to." In prospect news, Pete Crow-Armstrong is projected to lead the 2026 Major League Baseball pre-arbitration bonus pool, which has a potential allocation of $50 million.

Minor League Suspensions and Trade Outlook

Marlins right-hander Eiver Mosquera has been suspended for 80 games in the minor league drug program after a positive test for boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance leading to the ban. As the trade deadline approaches, reports on farm systems for all 30 MLB teams are available, detailing the young players who.