- Shohei Ohtani’s knee is bothering him more on the mound than at the plate — he’s still raking but a minor procedure will be closely watched as the Dodgers lean on him in their MVP/Cy Young chase.
- Tarik Skubal could be the trade-deadline blockbuster — if the Tigers decide to sell, contenders will be lining up for the reigning AL Cy Young winner.
- With divisions razor-close and the Aug. 3 deadline looming, teams from the Mets to the Yankees will face tough buy/sell decisions that could reshape the stretch run.
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