MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 9, 2026, 6:10 AM ET

Pitching Highlights

Max Scherzer passed Walter Johnson to claim 10th place on the all-time strikeout list with 3,516 after fanning four against the Phillies. Jackson Jobe, in his first big league outing in more than 14 months following Tommy John surgery, was called “electrifying” as he led Detroit to an 8-0 shutout of the Giants. Jacob deGrom struck out nine over five innings in a 5-1 Rangers win in his first start since telling the club he wanted to stay. Payton Tolle fanned a career-high 14 over six innings, and Wilyer Abreu drove in three runs as the Red Sox won their ninth straight.

Streaks and Slumps

The Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 2-1, 10-inning win over the Diamondbacks. The skid had reached seven when rookie Ryan Waldschmidt hit a walk‑off homer off closer Edwin Díaz. The Boston Red Sox saw their 10-game winning streak end with a 7-3 loss to the Athletics, failing to achieve a second double-digit streak this season.

Milestones and Ceremonies

Mariano Rivera returned to Yankees Old-Timers’ Day after tearing his Achilles tendon during last year’s event. The White Sox retired a “grateful” Ozzie Guillén’s No. 13 before Saturday’s game against Cleveland. The Phillies inducted Chase Utley, a six-time All-Star and 2008 World Series champion, into their Wall of Fame. Twins shortstop Kaelen Culpepper hit a home run in his MLB debut, sparking a comeback win.

Roster Moves

The first-place White Sox, despite a four-game skid, are calling up two pitching prospects from Triple‑A Charlotte. Milwaukee designated Bryse Wilson for assignment and promoted Lyon Richardson from Nashville. The Athletics and general manager David Forst mutually agreed to part ways, ending his three-decade tenure with the franchise ahead of the move to Las Vegas.

Injuries and Incidents

Braves manager Walt Weiss was ejected after calling a balk charge on Chris Sale a “terrible call” by plate umpire Dan Merzel. Phillies right‑hander Aaron Nola left in the sixth inning with a bruised right knee after being struck by a line drive. Blue Jays outfielder George Springer was scratched from the lineup with left shoulder tightness, though the team does not expect it to linger. Dodgers left‑hander Blake Snell is slated to return from the injured list Tuesday against the Royals, one day after Tarik Skubal makes his home debut.