MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 6, 2026, 2:31 AM ET

Pitching Performances and Injury Concerns

Bryce Elder and Grant Holmes have performed strongly for the Braves, alleviating concerns after the team's quiet trade deadline for starting pitching. Sonny Gray secured his AL-leading 14th victory, striking out eight over six innings in Boston's 4-0 shutout of the White Sox. Garrett Crochet who has not pitched since late April with an injury, is open to pitching in relief if he can return for the Red Sox's stretch run. Twins ace Joe Ryan is returning to Minnesota for evaluation after a difficult outing against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Reds right-hander Hunter Greene has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow soreness, marking his second IL stint since returning to the mound. Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing is dealing with a slight tear in the UCL of his right elbow, according to follow-up tests. Padres RHP Nick Pivetta exited his rehab outing early due to minor elbow tightness.

Trade Deadline Analysis and Player Moves

The MLB trade deadline has passed, with some teams making significant moves while others were criticized for their inaction. Yankees drew fan scrutiny for their lack of a major trade deadline acquisition, leaving some roster questions unanswered. The Pirates have released veteran designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, who was hitting .203 with eight home runs. Cleveland's top infielder Angel Genao has been called up by the Guardians after hitting .309 at Triple-A Columbus.

Player Milestones and Celebrations

Pete Crow-Armstrong stated a strong case for NL MVP on Wednesday, hitting two home runs in a win against the Dodgers, who saw Shohei Ohtani also hit two homers in the same game. George Lombard Jr. became the third-youngest Yankee to homer in his debut, on a night when his brother also homered in his professional debut. Mets rookie Jefry Yan celebrated his first career strikeout with an energetic and viral jump and celebration on the mound. Acquired catcher Adley Rutschman expressed his desire to integrate into a red-hot Red Sox team. Kevin Gausman stated his happiness to be joining the Cubs and is scheduled to make his debut on Friday.

On-Field Incidents and Team Dynamics

Mariners reliever Gabe Speier was ejected after hitting Gleyber Torres with a pitch in the eighth inning, leading to the clearing of benches and bullpens. Former pitcher Freddy Peralta reportedly facilitated a meeting in June between Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor to address their on-field connection. Tarik Skubal in his Los Angeles debut, struggled with his command, throwing only 51 strikes on 85 pitches, but received limited run support from the Dodgers.