MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 8, 2026, 12:32 PM ET

Dodgers in Freefall

The Dodgers lost their season-high seventh straight game in devastating fashion, as Arizona rookie Ryan Waldschmidt crushed a two-run, walk-off homer off closer Edwin Díaz to cap a 4-3 comeback. Los Angeles hopes to stabilize its rotation next week: left-hander Blake Snell is expected to return from the injured list on Tuesday against the Royals, one day after Tarik Skubal makes his home debut.

Red Sox Rolling

Boston ran its winning streak to eight games with a wild win over the White Sox, as Caleb Durbin delivered a go-ahead single in the top of the 13th. The next night, rookie Payton Tolle fanned a career-high 14 batters over six frames and Wilyer Abreu drove in three runs, extending the streak to nine as the Red Sox routed the Athletics.

Twins Milestone and Setback

Kaelen Culpepper made a memorable MLB debut for Minnesota, launching a home run in his second plate appearance to spark a comeback win. But the Twins also lost ace Joe Ryan, who was placed on the 15-day IL with a left glute strain, dealing a blow to their playoff push.

Utley Honored, Sanchez Makes History

Chase Utley, the six-time All-Star second baseman and 2008 World Series champion, was inducted into the Phillies’ Wall of Fame in a star-studded ceremony. Meanwhile, Cristopher Sanchez became the first 15-game winner in the majors this season, tossing six strong innings as Philadelphia beat the Nationals 7-3.

Roster Moves and Injury News

The Athletics and longtime general manager David Forst mutually agreed to part ways, ending his three-decade run with the franchise ahead of the move to Las Vegas. The Yankees announced that Carlos Rodón will begin a minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A on Saturday as he works back from left elbow inflammation. Mets rookie Carson Benge exited Friday’s win over the Pirates with left wrist soreness after a sliding catch, but X-rays came back clean. Texas activated veteran left-hander Jordan Montgomery from the 60-day IL; he will pitch out of the bullpen. New York also claimed infielder Gabriel Arias off waivers from Cleveland. The White Sox recalled catcher Edgar Quero after placing Joey Bart on the 10-day IL with a fractured finger. Ronald Acuña Jr. hit two home runs, including one on a flyball flub by Miami’s outfielders, as the Braves swept the Marlins 11-3.

Suspensions After Dust-Up

Mariners reliever Gabe Speier was suspended three games and manager Dan Wilson one after Speier plunked Detroit’s Gleyber Torres in the eighth inning of Wednesday’s contest, triggering a benches-clearing incident.