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Last updated: August 9, 2026, 12:18 AM ET

Red Sox Streak Snapped, Tolle Shines

Red Sox saw their 10-game winning streak end with a 7-3 loss to the Athletics on Saturday, as they failed to secure a second double-digit streak this season. Earlier in the week, however, Payton Tolle struck out a career-high 14 in six innings, and Wilyer Abreu drove in three runs as Boston won its ninth straight game. The Dodgers continued their freefall, losing a season-high seventh consecutive game when Ryan Waldschmidt hit a two-run, walk-off homer against closer Edwin Díaz to give Arizona a 4-3 win. The first-place White Sox, meanwhile, entered Saturday on a four-game skid and announced they are calling up two pitching prospects from Triple-A Charlotte.

Injuries, Returns, and Milestones

Max Scherzer moved into 10th place all-time in career strikeouts after fanning four against the Phillies on Saturday night, reaching 3,516 and passing Walter Johnson. Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola left his start in the sixth inning after taking a line drive off his right knee, diagnosed as a bruise. Blue Jays outfielder George Springer was a late scratch with left shoulder tightness, but manager John Schneider downplayed the issue. Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre as he works back from elbow inflammation. Dodgers lefty Blake Snell is expected to return from the injured list to face the Royals on Tuesday, with Tarik Skubal making his home debut the day before, per team updates. Twins shortstop Kaelen Culpepper made a memorable MLB debut, hitting a home run in his second plate appearance to spark a comeback win. Mets rookie Carson Benge left Friday’s game with left wrist soreness after a sliding catch, but X-rays came back clear.

Transactions and Front Office Moves

The Athletics and longtime general manager David Forst have mutually agreed to part ways, ending his three-decade run with the franchise ahead of the move to Las Vegas. The Brewers shuffled their bullpen by designating Bryse Wilson for assignment and promoting Lyon Richardson from Triple-A Nashville.

Ceremonies and Honors

Mariano Rivera returned to the field at the Yankees’ annual Old-Timers’ Day after tearing his Achilles tendon during last year’s event, marking a resilient comeback. The Chicago White Sox retired the No. 13 of former manager and shortstop Ozzie Guillén, who expressed gratitude during the pregame ceremony. In Philadelphia, six-time All-Star Chase Utley was inducted into the Phillies’ Wall of Fame, celebrated as “The Man” for his role on the 2008 World Series championship team. Braves manager Walt Weiss was ejected after arguing a balk call on Chris Sale, which he called a “terrible call” by plate umpire Dan Merzel.