MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: August 20, 2026, 8:29 AM ET

Power Rankings

MLB Power Rankings show an all-NL top 3 in Week 21 as the Braves climbed to No. 3, bumping past Tampa Bay in the latest standings.

Prospects Update

The updated top 100 MLB prospects reveal which future stars have surged up the list following the draft and trade deadline activity.

Player Performances

Pirates ace Paul Skenes acknowledged room for growth after a rocky start bumped his ERA to 3.95, more than double his career opening mark of 1.96. Rangers ace Jacob deGrom eyes the 2,000 strikeout milestone in his Thursday night start, aiming to become the second-fastest pitcher to reach that mark. Nationals starter Cade Cavalli followed his near no-hitter with 11 strikeouts across six scoreless innings in Washington's 6-0 win over the Rangers.

Team News

The Orioles criticized MLB technology after Pete Alonso's deep fly ball was ruled foul and upheld on review during Wednesday night's game against the Yankees. Brewers manager Pat Murphy downplayed his team's success despite their MLB-best record, stating his club hasn't played great baseball yet. The Mets placed Jorge Polanco on the 10-day IL with left ankle bursitis, with ankle surgery planned to end his challenging first season in New York. The Pirates acquired veteran catcher Christian Bethancourt from the Yankees for cash considerations to bolster their catching depth.