Brewers top MLB rankings as Dodgers manage Ohtani return and Pages injury
The Milwaukee Brewers were placed atop the latest power rankings after starting the season 13-13, with the Phillies and Red Sox also noted as playing well [1]. Manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani, who has not pitched since July 3 due to knee inflammation and a biceps issue, could rejoin the rotation soon and will throw during the series in Atlanta that begins Tuesday [2]. The Dodgers also placed outfielder Andy Pages on the injured list with a broken bone in his left hand after he was hit by a pitch Friday; he is expected to miss about four weeks, and it is not confirmed whether he needs surgery [5]. San Diego's Casey Mize left a start after spraining his right ankle on the dugout steps and is considered day-to-day, with imaging reported as clean [3].
Sources
- cbssports.com · MLB Power Rankings: All hail the Brewers (again); next stop, a World Series title? Aug 24, 2026
- cbssports.com · Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani could return to pitching as soon as next week as MVP race heats up Aug 23, 2026
- cbssports.com · Padres' Casey Mize exits with ankle sprain after slipping down dugout steps in just fourth start since trade Aug 23, 2026
- cbssports.com · 2026 Little League Classic: How to watch Braves and Brewers face off in Williamsport Aug 23, 2026
- cbssports.com · Dodgers All-Star Andy Pages suffers broken hand: What it means as L.A. chases third straight World Series Aug 22, 2026
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