MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 11, 2026, 3:34 PM ET

Red Sox Roll On

The Boston Red Sox have transformed their season with a historic 27-3 run, and we break down what this epic comeback could mean for their playoff hopes. In Monday night's 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays, a chaotic inning-ending double play caused a 16-minute delay and a belated run, as detailed in that bizarre play. Boston is also set to activate newly acquired catcher Adley Rutschman on Tuesday, per this report.

Injury Roundup

Several key players are heading to the IL, including Giants third baseman Matt Chapman, who will undergo season-ending abdominal surgery after hitting seven homers and 42 RBIs in 84 games, as detailed here. Reds right-hander Hunter Greene is having UCL surgery after a partially torn ligament and will miss at least the 2026 season. Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi landed on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation — full story on Eovaldi's IL stint. Blue Jays righty Jameson Taillon exited his first home start after four scoreless innings with forearm discomfort and will have an MRI; update on Taillon's forearm. Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo left Monday's game early with left knee soreness, but the injury isn't believed to be serious — see Perdomo's knee. Mets reliever Devin Williams was placed on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder strain; interim manager Andy Green expects a short stint: Williams shoulder strain. Rays pitcher Griffin Jax also hit the IL with right elbow discomfort — Jax elbow. Finally, Phillies reliever Caleb Kilian was placed on the IL with a left oblique strain; story on Kilian oblique.

Dodgers Rally, Anderson Retires

The Dodgers rallied for a 6-5 come-from-behind win Monday night as Tarik Skubal struggled in his Dodger Stadium debut; Los Angeles answered manager Dave Roberts' pregame challenge, as recapped here. In other news, shortstop Tim Anderson, a two-time All-Star and former batting champion, announced his retirement after 10 seasons, as detailed here.

Transactions, Records, and Schedule

The Diamondbacks added pitching reinforcements, with Michael Soroka returning from the IL and Zack Littell signing a one-year contract; details on Soroka and Littell. Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson, set an MLB record with his 111th consecutive errorless game at shortstop, passing Mike Bordick, as noted here. The World Series will end in October for only the second time since 2020; the Fall Classic begins Oct. 23 with a potential Game 7 on Oct. 31, as per the postseason schedule.

Off-Field and Fantasy Notes

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and two House representatives urged MLB and the MLBPA to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators, citing a personalized greeting featuring Phillies star Bryce Harper, as reported here. On the field, Mets rookie Carson Benge tossed the ball from Kodai Senga's first career save into the crowd, leaving Senga aghast, in what was dubbed a rookie gaffe. For fantasy managers, a trio of waiver-worthy prospects debuted this week; check out the top pickups.

Returning Impact Players

With the trade deadline past, the return of injured stars could swing playoff races, as analyzed here.