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Last updated: August 6, 2026, 9:41 PM ET

Injury & Discipline Updates

Twins ace Joe Ryan is expected to require a stint on the injured list after an MRI revealed a mild left glute strain, adding to the team's pitching woes. Meanwhile, the Red Sox announced that first baseman Triston Casas underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left wrist, marking the latest setback to land him on the injured list. In discipline news Mariners reliever Gabe Speier received a three-game suspension and manager Dan Wilson a one-game ban after Speier hit Detroit's Gleyber Torres with a pitch in the eighth inning of Wednesday's game.

Broadcasting Farewell

Beloved longtime San Francisco Giants broadcaster and former major league pitcher Mike Krukow is stepping away from the booth after this season, concluding a nearly four-decade run with the franchise.

Trade Deadline Impact & Rankings

Following a flurry of activity before Monday's trade deadline, MLB's latest Power Rankings reflect how each club's moves shifted their standing, with many teams reshuffling their rosters for the stretch run. Beyond the major leaguers who changed uniforms, the deals also involved a wave of intriguing prospects headed the other way, and analysts have ranked those minor league talents to gauge which organizations added the most future value. The rankings show that while some contenders bolstered their immediate chances, others focused on restocking their farm systems with high-ceiling young players.