MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: August 21, 2026, 1:58 AM ET

Power Rankings

Atlanta jumped to No. 3 in the latest MLB power rankings, overtaking Tampa Bay as the NL continues its dominance of the top. The Braves' rise reflects a strong stretch run, while National League clubs hold seven of the top ten spots. Kade Anderson, baseball's No. 1 pitching prospect, will make his MLB debut for the Mariners against the Cubs on Saturday. The Brewers own the league's best record, but manager Pat Murphy insists his club hasn't played great baseball overall.

Injury Updates

Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, three days after he failed to show up for a game in Boston. GM Mike Hazen confirmed the move, though the team did not specify the nature of the injury. The Royals are likely to place third baseman Maikel Garcia back on the IL with a hamstring strain, just three days after his return from a nearly two-month absence. Washington's CJ Abrams is day-to-day after spraining his left ankle during Wednesday's win over the Rangers.

Prospects & Promotions

Jorge Polanco's challenging first season with the Mets likely ended Wednesday when he was placed on the 10-day IL with left ankle bursitis, with surgery planned. The Phillies signed former All-Star left-hander Nestor Cortes to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million at the major league level and $250,000 in the minors. Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes continues to battle through a rough patch, seeing his ERA climb to 3.95 after Wednesday's rocky outing, well above his career mark of 1.96 to start the season.

Stadium News

Kansas City city council approved a $600 million commitment toward a new Royals ballpark Wednesday, clearing a major hurdle in the team's downtown stadium plans. Meanwhile, the Athletics added a second steel truss arch to their Las Vegas Strip stadium, continuing construction on the franchise's new home. The Orioles criticized MLB's technology after Pete Alonso's deep fly ball was ruled foul and upheld on review during Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Rangers ace Jacob de Grom eyes the 2,000-strikeout milestone in his Thursday night start, which would make him the second-fastest pitcher in history to reach the mark. The updated top 100 MLB prospect rankings reveal which future stars have surged up the list following the draft and trade deadline, with several names expected to impact their clubs soon.