MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 11, 2026, 6:30 AM ET

Injuries & IL Moves

A wave of pitching injuries hit the league. Giants third baseman Matt Chapman will undergo season-ending abdominal surgery on Tuesday, leaving him with seven homers and 42 RBIs over 84 games. Reds right-hander Hunter Greene is also out for the season after UCL surgery, with a return not expected until at least 2026. Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi landed on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation. Mets reliever Devin Williams was placed on the IL with a right shoulder strain that interim manager Andy Green said should not be long-term. The Rays put Griffin Jax on the IL with right elbow discomfort. New Phillies reliever Caleb Kilian hit the shelf with a left oblique strain. Blue Jays right-hander Jameson Taillon exited his first home start after four scoreless innings due to right forearm discomfort and will undergo an MRI. Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt was placed on the IL with a strained right hamstring, testing the infield depth for the NL Central leaders. Marlins first baseman Kyle Stowers left Sunday's game with a left hamstring tweak.

Transactions & Debuts

Two-time All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson announced his retirement after 10 major league seasons. The Padres signed veteran outfielder Austin Hays and immediately saw him homer in his first at-bat. The Diamondbacks added reinforcements, with Michael Soroka returning from the IL and Zack Littell agreeing to a one-year contract. The Red Sox are set to activate catcher Adley Rutschman off the injured list on Tuesday. A bizarre moment occurred when Mets rookie Carson Benge tossed into the crowd the ball from Kodai Senga's first career save, leaving Senga aghast.

Game Action & Oddities

The Dodgers rallied to a 6-5 win behind Tarik Skubal's rocky home debut, answering manager Dave Roberts' pregame challenge. A chaotic double play in Toronto led to a 16-minute delay and a belated Red Sox run during Boston's 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays; the bizarre sequence involved the delay and a run that finally crossed the plate. Braves ace Chris Sale was ejected by umpire Dan Merzel before throwing a pitch in Atlanta's 2-1 win over the Yankees, a day after being called for a balk. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and two House representatives urged MLB to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators, specifically citing a video featuring Phillies star Bryce Harper.

Records & Milestones

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson set an MLB record for his position with his 111th consecutive errorless game, surpassing Mike Bordick. Austin Hays made an immediate impact with a homer in his first Padres at-bat. The Mets' Kodai Senga earned his first career save, though the souvenir ball ended up in the stands.

Analysis & Fantasy

The post-trade deadline MLB Power Rankings show where every team stands. A ranking of prospects involved in deadline deals highlights future stars headed to new organizations. Fantasy managers should check the waiver wire for a trio of prospect debuts. A look at returning players from injury identifies reinforcements who could swing playoff races.