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Last updated: August 20, 2026, 10:05 PM ET

Injuries & Roster Moves

The Kansas City Royals are heading back to the injured list with third baseman Maikel Garcia likely headed for another stint on the IL just three days after his return from a nearly two-month absence. The Seattle Mariners are turning to their top prospect, as Kade Anderson, the No. 1 pitching prospect in baseball, will start against the Cubs on Saturday. The New York Mets placed shortstop Jorge Polanco on the 10-day IL with left ankle bursitis, with surgery planned and his season likely over. The Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams is listed as day-to-day after spraining his left ankle on an awkward slide during Wednesday night's win over the Rangers.

Pitching Performances

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes acknowledged there's plenty to work on after a rocky outing pushed his ERA to 3.95, more than double his career mark of 1.96 when the season began. Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom enters his Thursday night start chasing the 2,000-strikeout milestone, which would make him just the second-fastest pitcher in MLB history to reach the mark. Former All-Star left-hander Nestor Cortes agreed to a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, a deal that will pay him $1.5 million while in the major leagues and $250,000 while in the minors.

Team News & Standings

The Milwaukee Brewers continue their strong season with the best record in MLB, though manager Pat Murphy downplayed the buzz, saying his club hasn't played great despite appearing well on their way to earning an eighth playoff berth in nine seasons. The Atlanta Braves jump to No. 3 in the NL power rankings as the National League continues to dominate the top, with rising AL wild-card contenders also making their mark. The 2026 MLB top 100 prospects have been updated following the draft and trade season, revealing which future stars have surged up the list.

Stadium Developments

The Royals' quest for a new downtown ballpark cleared a major hurdle Wednesday when the Kansas City city council approved a $600 million commitment toward the project.

Technology & Controversy

The Baltimore Orioles criticized MLB's technology standards after Pete Alonso's deep fly to left was ruled foul and the call was upheld on review during Wednesday night's game against the Yankees, calling for improvements to the league's replay system.