MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: September 6, 2026, 2:40 PM ET

Injury Report

The Yankees placed center fielder Trent Grisham on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain Saturday. The Athletics similarly shelved starter J.T. Ginn, who landed on the 15-day IL due to an elbow impingement in his pitching arm. Blue Jays starter Jameson Taillon exited Friday's game against the Royals after just two innings, battling right elbow discomfort. The Dodgers held Shohei Ohtani out of the lineup for a second straight game due to biceps and neck issues, though the club remains hopeful no IL stint is necessary.

Bench-Clearing Drama

Tensions boiled over in Baltimore as the Orioles and Red Sox benches cleared after Blaze Alexander's hard slide in the eighth inning. In St. Louis, a bizarre cap dispute escalated: umpire Doug Eddings instructed Cardinals rookie Hancel Rincon to straighten his hat, prompting players from both teams to tilt their caps in protest Saturday night. The flap also cost Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol, who was ejected from Friday's win shortly after the rookie's debut.

Historic Feat & Season Trends

Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio etched his name into the record books, becoming just the sixth player in MLB history to hit a grand slam and a walk-off home run in the same game. Meanwhile, a broader look at the 2026 season reveals a dozen fallen stars whose declines — whether from injuries, poor performance, or both — have dramatically shaped their clubs' fortunes.

Labor & Schedule

MLB has set the spring training start date for Feb. 19, though the schedule hinges on labor peace as CBA negotiations continue to loom over the offseason.