MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 9, 2026, 3:21 AM ET

Milestones & Honors

Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer moved into 10th place on the all-time strikeout list after fanning four against the Phillies, giving him 3,516 career K’s. In the Bronx, legendary closer Mariano Rivera returned to Yankee Stadium for Old-Timers’ Day, one year after tearing his Achilles during the same event. The White Sox retired Ozzie Guillén’s No. 13 in a pregame ceremony. The Phillies inducted Chase Utley into their Wall of Fame, honoring the six-time All-Star’s role on the 2008 championship team.

Game Results

Detroit’s Jackson Jobe made a triumphant return from Tommy John surgery, firing five scoreless innings as the Tigers blanked San Francisco 8-0. Jacob de Grom, who told Texas he did not want to be traded, delivered a gem with nine strikeouts over five innings in a 5-1 win over Baltimore. The Dodgers snapped a season-high seven-game losing streak by outlasting Arizona 2-1 in 10 innings. The skid had included a stunning walk-off homer allowed by closer Edwin Díaz the night before. Boston’s 10-game winning streak came to an end as the Athletics beat the Red Sox 7-3. One night earlier, Payton Tolle struck out a career-high 14 in a Red Sox rout of the same Oakland club. Twins rookie Kaelen Culpepper homered in his second major league plate appearance, sparking a comeback win.

Injury Updates

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 scratched from the lineup with left shoulder tightness, though the team said it is not expected to linger. Yankees lefty Carlos Rodón begins a rehab assignment at Triple‑A as he works back from elbow inflammation. Dodgers left‑hander Blake Snell is slated to return from the injured list Tuesday against the Royals. Mets rookie Carson Benge left Friday’s win with left wrist soreness after a sliding catch; X‑rays came back clean.

Roster Moves & Transactions

The White Sox, despite a four-game skid, are calling up two pitching prospects from Triple‑A Charlotte. Milwaukee shuffled its bullpen by designating Bryse Wilson for assignment and promoting Lyon Richardson. The Athletics and longtime general manager David Forst mutually agreed to part ways, ending a three-decade tenure with the franchise as the team prepares for its move to Las Vegas.

Controversy

Braves manager Walt Weiss was ejected after arguing what he called a “terrible call” when plate umpire Dan Merzel charged Chris Sale with a balk for not declaring his windup with a runner on base.