JACKED UP HIGHLIGHTS — July 31, 2026
Let’s see what’s Jacked Up today.
THE TRADE DEADLINE IS HERE… WHO’S ALL IN?
The MLB Trade Deadline is almost here, and the waiting game is nearly over.
For weeks we’ve heard the same thing:
“We’re evaluating.”
“We’re comfortable with our roster.”
Enough.
Championship teams don’t win press conferences — they make moves.
The biggest prize is still Tarik Skubal, and every contender is watching to see whether Detroit actually pulls the trigger. If he moves, the balance of power in baseball could change overnight.
THE PADRES JUST NEED TO START ANOTHER STREAK
The Padres’ five-game winning streak came to an end with a 4-1 loss to the Giants Thursday night.
Sometimes you run into a pitcher who’s locked in, and Robbie Ray was exactly that.
No reason to panic.
The Padres have been playing their best baseball in weeks, and one loss doesn’t erase that. The mission is simple now…
Start another streak.
Because if anyone is going to catch the Dodgers, somebody has to get hot.
THE GIANTS ARE PLAYING THEIR BEST BASEBALL
The Giants have quietly started putting things together.
Robbie Ray dominated San Diego, Daniel Susac stayed hot at the plate, and San Francisco continues to hang around in the Wild Card race despite battling injuries most of the season.
If the Giants stay healthy…
They could make things very interesting over the next two months.
THE JACKED LIST
Shohei Ohtani — Dodgers
The Dodgers continue taking a cautious approach with Ohtani’s return to pitching. They’re thinking about October, not July.
Blake Snell — Dodgers
Still working back from injury, keeping Los Angeles connected to nearly every starting pitcher on the trade market.
Tyler Glasnow — Dodgers
Another key arm working toward full health as the Dodgers prepare for the stretch run.
Harrison Bader — Giants
Still sidelined after another setback, leaving San Francisco without one of its veteran outfielders.
THE UNJACKED LIST
Robbie Ray — Giants
Six strong innings against the Padres reminded everyone why contenders would love to add him before the deadline.
Daniel Susac — Giants
Another home run. The rookie catcher is making a name for himself at exactly the right time.
Padres Bullpen
Despite the loss, San Diego’s pitching continues to give this team a chance to win every night.
THE JACKED UP TAKE OF THE DAY
The National League has one problem.
The Dodgers.
Whether you’re a Giants fan, Padres fan, Diamondbacks fan, Phillies fan, or Mets fan…
You should want someone to make this race interesting.
Baseball is better when the Dodgers actually have to earn it.
GAMES TO WATCH
Giants at Padres — Can San Diego start a new winning streak, or will the Giants keep rolling?
Trade Deadline Watch — The biggest news today may happen in a general manager’s office instead of on a baseball field.
Dodgers Watch — Every rumor gets louder until the deadline passes.
We’ll see what’s Jacked Up tomorrow.
