MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 30, 2026, 6:34 AM ET

Dodgers & Injuries

Shohei Ohtani acknowledged he is "not 100%" after continued discomfort in his left knee following a bullpen session, leaving the Dodgers uncertain about his next rotation start. Meanwhile, Los Angeles lefty Tarik Skubal delivered six strong innings and was visibly emotional during his return to Comerica Park, where he acknowledged the difficulty of treating it as just another start. The Padres lost second baseman Luis Rengifo, who was carted off the field in the seventh inning Saturday after spraining his right knee against Tampa Bay.

The Yankees received good news as Max Fried was activated off the IL and pitched Saturday's doubleheader opener against Boston, while a separate injury update details for Aaron Judge and other walking wounded with October approaching. Rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. exited the second game of the doubleheader early due to right knee discomfort.

Mets, Nationals & More

Juan Soto delivered the go-ahead RBI single in his return to the Mets' lineup Saturday, powering New York to a 6-2 win over Houston. Washington starter Cade Cavalli exited in the fourth inning after a ground ball struck his right ankle. The Red Sox activated reliever Garrett Whitlock, who rejoined the bullpen after a brief 10-day IL stint because of elbow issues.

Milestones & Transactions

Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio smashed his 20th home run of the season in his third straight campaign, becoming one of the youngest players ever to pull that off before age. Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong slugged three homers at Wrigley Field on Saturday, bolstering his NL MVP case with a career day against Cincinnati. The Toronto Blue Jays inducted longtime broadcaster Buck Martinez into their new Hall of Excellence on Saturday. MLB has suspended a once-prized Dominican prospect over an age-fraud plot involving a fictitious death, sources told ESPN.

Standouts & Lineup Moves

Ronald Acuna Jr., battling a drought, shifted to cleanup for the first time since 2022 and answered with three hits, leading Atlanta to a 6-4 win over the Rockies. The Rockies scratched Ryan Feltner from Saturday's start due to illness, forcing a late pitching change. The Cubs' Nico Hoerner unusual developmental path—one without the youth baseball circuit—has emerged as a model in an era dominated by big-money spending.

Pitching & Prospects

Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins singled in his MLB debut Friday after being summoned from Triple-A St. Paul. A full updated ranking of all 30 MLB farm systems shows the Brewers on top after a summer of prospect news. The Rays' new stadium plan cleared a big hurdle after county commissioners approved the financing for the $2.3 billion project.

Remembering & Context

Larry Christenson, a pitcher on the Phillies' 1980 World Series champion squad who spent his entire career with Philadelphia, died at 72 during a fishing trip with family. At the Little League World Series, the legacy that inspired a retired jersey in Williamsport belongs to No. 11 Michael Cammarata, a 9/11 hero whose memory continues to inspire generations of young players.