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Last updated: August 8, 2026, 9:26 AM ET

Dodgers' Struggles and Pitching Updates

The Dodgers lost their season-high seventh straight game after rookie Ryan Waldschmidt hit a two-run, walk-off homer against closer Edwin Díaz in a 4-3 defeat to the Diamondbacks. Meanwhile, Blake Snell is expected to return from the injured list Tuesday against the Royals.

Red Hot Red Sox and Other Streaks

The Red Sox rallied for a 12-11, 13-inning win over the White Sox to extend their winning streak to eight games, with Caleb Durbin delivering the game-winning single. They then pushed the streak to nine as Payton Tolle struck out a career-high 14 in six innings and Wilyer Abreu drove in three runs in a rout of the Athletics. In Philadelphia, Cristopher Sanchez became the first 15-game winner in MLB this season, leading the Phillies to a 7-3 win over the Nationals. The Braves completed a three-game sweep of the Marlins with an 11-3 victory, as Ronald Acuña Jr. hit two home runs, including one aided by a Miami outfield miscommunication.

Injury Updates and Returns

Carlos Rodón will begin a minor league rehab assignment Saturday as he works back from left elbow inflammation. Jordan Montgomery has been activated from the 60-day IL by the Rangers and will pitch out of the bullpen. The Twins placed ace Joe Ryan on the 15-day IL with a left glute strain. Mets rookie Carson Benge left Friday's 6-4 win over the Pirates with left wrist soreness after a sliding catch, but X-rays came back clear. The White Sox placed Joey Bart on the IL with a fracture and recalled Edgar Quero.

Roster Moves and Discipline

The Athletics and David Forst mutually agreed to part ways, ending the longtime general manager's three-decade run with the franchise ahead of the move to Las Vegas. The Mets claimed infielder Gabriel Arias off waivers from the Guardians. Mariners reliever Gabe Speier and manager Dan Wilson were suspended after Speier hit Detroit's Gleyber Torres with a pitch in Wednesday's game.

Debut, Honor, and Power Rankings

Twins shortstop Kaelen Culpepper hit a home run in his MLB debut, sparking a comeback win. Chase Utley was inducted into the Phillies' Wall of Fame in a star-studded ceremony. Finally, ESPN released updated MLB Power Rankings reflecting where every team stands after the trade deadline.