MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: September 10, 2026, 10:19 PM ET

Injury Wave Hits Contenders

The Dodgers are placing Shohei Ohtani on the 15-day injured list and calling up top prospect Josue De Paula from Double-A to temporarily handle designated hitter duties, manager Dave Roberts said. The Pirates placed All-Star right-hander Braxton Ashcraft, a 14-game winner, on the 15-day IL due to right arm discomfort. The Yankees got Anthony Volpe back Thursday but placed Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a thumb sprain. Atlanta outfielder Lane Thomas landed on the 15-day IL with an intercostal injury after hurting himself in the batting cage before Thursday's game against the Rays.

Milwaukee Shakes Up Bullpen

The Brewers optioned pitcher Brandon Sproat to Triple-A Nashville after he surrendered four runs in the ninth inning of an 8-6 victory over the Cubs, a finish the club called unacceptable.

Postseason Picture Tightens

With a few weeks left in the regular season, the 2026 postseason picture is taking shape, and one team has jumped up the list amid a playoff push.

Baseball World Mourns a Legend

Isao Harimoto, the Japanese baseball great who survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and still holds Japan's all-time hits record, has died at. From Mickey Mantle to Konnor Griffin, the weight of expectations continues to pass through generations of the sport.