MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: August 6, 2026, 11:32 AM ET

NL MVP Race Heats Up

Pete Crow-Armstrong emerged as a leading candidate for NL MVP on Wednesday after he hit two home runs in a victory against the Dodgers. The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani also had a strong offensive performance, hitting two home runs of his own in the same game.

Pitching Performances and Trade Deadline Fallout

Despite facing criticism for not acquiring a top starting pitcher at the trade deadline, the Braves have seen strong performances from Bryce Elder and Grant Holmes. Sonny Gray secured his AL-leading 14th win for the Red Sox, pitching six shutout innings with eight strikeouts in a 4-0 victory over the White Sox. Red Sox Garrett Crochet, sidelined since April with an injury, has expressed openness to a relief role if he can return for the postseason push.

Player Milestones and On-Field Incidents

Mets rookie Jefry Yan celebrated his first career strikeout with an energetic and viral on-field celebration. In a separate incident, Mariners reliever Gabe Speier was ejected after hitting the Tigers' Gleyber Torres with a pitch in the eighth inning, leading to a bench-clearing situation.

Trade Deadline Analysis and Team Standings

The MLB trade deadline saw significant player movement across the league, prompting discussions about which teams made the most impactful moves. MLB Power Rankings have been updated to reflect how these transactions have altered each club's standing heading into the final stretch of the season. For fantasy baseball managers, identifying potential late-season heroes is crucial as their own trade deadlines approach. Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta reportedly facilitated a meeting between Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor in June to address their on-field chemistry.