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Power Rankings, post-Trade Deadline edition

10:55 AM EDT

You can now take a breath: The Trade Deadline has passed. That means it’s time to get our bearings and prepare for the stretch run ahead … and see how all this roster upheaval ends up playing out. Thus, it’s the perfect time for our first post-Deadline Power Rankings: Who’s

Clean-slate club? 7 traded players who could benefit from a fresh start

@maxralph_
11:06 AM EDT

The 2026 Trade Deadline has come and gone, and it had no shortage of intrigue. From stunners like the Adley Rutschman and José Soriano deals to Tarik Subal and everything in between, the sprint to October will be heavily impacted. Many of the names traded may be in line for

Latest Rookie of the Year poll features a TIE atop the National League

12:35 PM EDT

With less than two months left in the regular season, how tight are the Rookie of the Year Award races? Well, according to the votes cast by our MLB.com experts, the National League race can't possibly get any tighter. That's because there's a two-man tie at the top. Matters in

What's 'wrong' with Skenes? Dissecting recent slump before tonight's start (ESPN, 7:40 ET)

10:01 AM EDT

The question seemed unthinkable a year ago: What's wrong with Paul Skenes? After posting sub-2.00 ERAs in each of his first two seasons -- the first qualified pitcher age 23 or younger to accomplish that since Dwight Gooden in 1984-85 -- Skenes enters Wednesday's start against the Brewers (7:40 p.m.

Vladdy gets day off amid hamstring tightness

18 minutes ago

HOUSTON -- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is out of the Blue Jays’ lineup for the finale in Houston after he looked uncomfortable after running out a ground ball late in Tuesday’s game. Guerrero is still available off the bench and the Blue Jays are not considering an IL stint right now,

Ranking the top 10 perfect games and no-hitters

12:00 PM EDT

As part of our celebration of America 250, MLB's content team has created 25 top 10 lists that capture the plays, people, rituals and moments that made baseball America’s game. We’ll be revealing five lists per week over the course of five weeks.

Ed Sheeran warms up for his show by ... taking BP with Julio?

August 4, 2026

SEATTLE -- It’s an everyday occurrence at ballparks across America: Hours before the game, baseball players taking batting practice, getting their swings in and warming up. It turns out that routine can work for pop stars, too.

Cubs spoil Skubal’s Dodgers debut in raucous night at Wrigley

August 4, 2026

CHICAGO -- From the moment Tarik Skubal headed to the outfield to warm up before his Dodgers debut on Tuesday night, Cubs fans filled Wrigley Field with a chorus of boos. It continued all night, culminating in exaggerated cries of “Skuuubal! Skuuubal!” by the sixth inning. The latest ace acquired

Big night for the Lombard boys: Matching homers during momentous debuts

@brendan_samson
1:50 AM EDT

Aug. 4 will be a day to remember for the Lombard family for a couple of reasons. Eldest son George Jr. -- MLB's No. 20 prospect -- made his Major League debut at Yankee Stadium as the Bronx Bombers took on the Cardinals, while younger son Jacob took the field

Yesavage (left knee inflammation) placed on IL after MRI imaging

16 minutes ago

HOUSTON -- Trey Yesavage has been placed on the 15-day IL with left knee inflammation after he left Tuesday night’s game against the Astros during his warmup for the third inning. Most injuries feel surprising in the moment, but this one particularly so. Yesavage was throwing his usual warmup pitches

Trade Deadline sale offers you the best deal for MLB.TV

August 3, 2026

Players will be on the move during the Trade Deadline, but MLB.TV is right with you every step of the way during the season. During the Trade Deadline sale running now through Sunday, an MLB.TV Seasonal subscription has been discounted to $34.99, bringing you every out-of-market regular-season game, live or

Here's the latest on Aaron Judge's rib injury

August 4, 2026

The Yankees remain confident that Aaron Judge will play again this season. But when general manager Brian Cashman was asked during a media scrum Monday night if it’s possible that the Yanks captain could miss the rest of 2026, he did not rule out that possibility.

14 runs, 4 HRs, 6 straight Ws: Red Sox stay hot to move 10 games over .500

August 4, 2026

BOSTON – Not only do the Red Sox have the wins, piles of them of late, but they also have the power. The big question going into the season was this: Who would hit the ball out of the yard on this team after chief baseball officer Craig Breslow’s well-chronicled

Skubal strikes out 6 in Dodgers debut at Friendly Confines

@sonjamchen
12:06 AM EDT

CHICAGO -- The boos rained down at Wrigley Field long before Tarik Skubal had even thrown his first pitch as a Dodger. In his first career visit to the Friendly Confines, the newly acquired Dodgers southpaw was met with the full force of Cubs fans' displeasure, starting when he went

Know which team will hit the most HRs? You could win $5K

@bmags94
August 3, 2026

Submit your predictions for the five clubs that will tally the most home runs in the games taking place from Friday through Sunday and you could win a $5,000 grand prize. Konami League Leaders Pick 'Em asks you to select the teams whose hitters will record the most home runs

Arraez makes immediate impact in Phillies' new-look lineup

August 4, 2026

PHILADELPHIA -- Interim manager Don Mattingly kicked around a few different ideas for the Phillies' new-look lineup. He toyed with the idea of having newcomer Luis Arraez hit leadoff. He thought about sliding Kyle Schwarber down to the cleanup spot. Ultimately, though, Mattingly decided on the following top four for

May arrives, Senzatela debuts as Brewers are first to 70 wins

August 4, 2026

MILWAUKEE – For Brewers fans, it was a day to meet two of the new guys – and to appreciate one who stuck around.

Who better to celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day than Cookie Monster!

@bmags94
August 4, 2026

Cookie Monster celebrated National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on Tuesday at the friendly confines of Wrigley Field. After spending time in the Marquee Sports Network’s booth with Jon Sciambi and Jim Deshaies, the iconic Sesame Street character stuck around to sing “Take Me Out To The Ball Game” during the

Baseball’s competitive balance issue, explained

June 20, 2026

MLB and the MLBPA held their first bargaining session on May 12 as both parties began working toward the next labor agreement. The CBA expires on Dec. 1. Competitive balance will be a focus during discussions, if not the primary issue. Here’s what you need to know about the state

Skenes set to duel with Harrison in Pirates-Brewers matchup (7:40 p.m. ET, ESPN)

@bmags94
12:22 AM EDT

The Brewers and Pirates have a fascinating matchup in store on Wednesday. Milwaukee is vying to lead the Majors in wins for a second straight year, while the Pirates are looking to snap the NL’s longest playoff drought. Both teams boast a top 10 offense in baseball and will throw

Source: Pirates releasing Marcell Ozuna; Ronny Simon to take roster spot

10:51 AM EDT

MILWAUKEE -- The Pirates have released Marcell Ozuna, a source confirmed on Wednesday, ending a frustrating season for both sides after the designated hitter never got on track in Pittsburgh. Signed this offseason for $12 million, Ozuna hit .203 with a .612 OPS in 70 games. The right-handed hitter contributed

Vodnik highlights additions as Marlins look inward for post-Deadline boost

11:00 AM EDT

This story was excerpted from Christina De Nicola’s Marlins Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Olson joins Musial in 8th place on all-time consecutive games list 

August 4, 2026

ATLANTA -- Matt Olson has played more consecutive games than all but seven players in Major League history. Olson moved into a tie for eighth place with Hall of Famer Stan Musial when he played in his 895th consecutive game in Tuesday night's 4-2 win over the Marlins. The Braves'

Getz's biggest Deadline accomplishment? Not disrupting White Sox culture

9:01 AM EDT

This story was excerpted from Scott Merkin’s White Sox Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Hicks' historic slam helps Rays survive Peralta's shaky debut

2:32 AM EDT

DENVER -- Everything was new for Liam Hicks on his first day with the Rays. He walked into the visitors' clubhouse at Coors Field on Tuesday afternoon to find a new No. 34 uniform. New teammates and coaches. A new opportunity, with regular work behind the plate and a natural