MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 7, 2026, 2:53 AM ET

Braves Complete Sweep

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit two home runs — including one gifted by a Miami outfield flyball miscue — and Matt Olson added a blast as the Braves routed the Marlins 11-3 to complete a three-game sweep. Despite facing heavy criticism for failing to land a top-line starter at the deadline, Bryce Elder and Grant Holmes have pitched like Atlanta never needed one, giving the rotation a late-season boost.

Red Sox Keep Rolling

Caleb Durbin lined a go-ahead single to center field in the 13th inning to score Nick Sogard, and the Red Sox extended their winning streak to eight games with a wild 12-11 comeback victory over the White Sox. Sonny Gray pitched three-hit ball with eight strikeouts over six innings Wednesday, earning his AL-leading 14th win in a 4-0 shutout. Triston Casas underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left wrist, the latest setback for the first baseman. Garrett Crochet says he's open to a relief role if he can recover from his injury in time for the stretch run.

Pitching Notes and Injuries

Cristopher Sanchez became the first 15-game winner in the majors this season, earning his fifth straight win as the Phillies topped the Nationals 7-3. Joe Ryan is expected to hit the IL after an MRI revealed a mild left glute strain for the struggling Twins ace, a significant blow to Minnesota's rotation.

Discipline and Broadcast Departure

Mariners reliever Gabe Speier was suspended three games and manager Dan Wilson one game after Speier plunked Detroit's Gleyber Torres in the eighth inning Wednesday night. Mike Krukow is stepping away from the Giants broadcast booth after this season, ending a beloved nearly four-decade run for the former pitcher.

Trade Deadline Fallout

The Yankees entered the deadline with roster question marks and left without a splashy move, leaving fans wondering if they did enough. The latest power rankings show how each club's standing shifted following Monday's flurry of activity, with several contenders reshuffling their rosters. Awards were handed out for the most interesting deadline elements, including titles for the teams that made the boldest moves.

Cubs and Mets Highlights

Pete Crow-Armstrong emerged as the NL MVP favorite after slugging two home runs in a win over the Dodgers, a game where Shohei Ohtani also went deep twice at Wrigley Field. Freddy Peralta arranged a meeting in June for Mets cornerstones Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor to vent and repair their disconnected relationship, per multiple sources. Rookie Jefry Yan celebrated his first MLB strikeout with a viral jump, grass-slap celebration that quickly became a fan favorite.

Fantasy Focus

Several teams made strong postseason pushes at the trade deadline, and late-season heroes emerging from Atlanta could provide fantasy value as league trade deadlines approach.