MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 12, 2026, 12:16 AM ET

Injuries and Returns

Jose Altuve exited Tuesday’s game after taking a pitch to his left foot. The Astros are awaiting further evaluation. Bryce Harper has been dealing with left knee soreness that resurfaced as he shifted back to right field for the first time in four years. Nick Kurtz may miss the rest of the season due to a right thumb injury. The Athletics fear the worst for their first baseman. Carlos Rodón is scheduled for his second minor league rehab start Thursday, while Cody Bellinger also nears a return, according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Trey Yesavage underwent surgery to repair a torn left meniscus, though the Blue Jays haven’t ruled him out for the season. The Marlins placed Kyle Stowers on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain. Matt Chapman will undergo season-ending abdominal surgery on Tuesday; the 33-year-old had seven home runs and 42 RBIs in 84 games. Geraldo Perdomo exited Monday’s game with left knee soreness, though manager Torey Lovullo does not believe the injury is serious. Jameson Taillon, who left his first home start in Toronto after four scoreless innings, will have an MRI on his forearm. A broader look at injured stars who could swing playoff races shows that their returns may be as impactful as any trade deadline acquisition.

Roster Moves and Transactions

The Angels have fired pitching coach Mike Maddux, assistant Darryl Scott and bullpen coach Dom Chiti after the staff posted a 4.51 ERA and an MLB-worst 508 walks. The Brewers have brought back Bryse Wilson on a one-year deal just days after designating him for assignment. Two-time All-Star and former batting champion Tim Anderson announced his retirement after 10 major league seasons. In a quirky moment, Mets rookie Carson Benge tossed the ball from Kodai Senga’s first career save into the crowd, leaving Senga aghast. The latest MLB prospect rankings for all 30 teams have been updated by Kiley McDaniel, highlighting risers and fallers after the trade deadline. Fantasy managers should consider a trio of waiver-worthy prospects who recently debuted.

Game Action and Standings

The Boston Red Sox, riding a historic 27-3 run, have transformed their season and are now in the thick of the playoff race. Our breakdown examines whether the hottest team in baseball can sustain its momentum. In Monday’s action, the Dodgers rallied to win 6-5 against the Tigers as Tarik Skubal struggled in his Dodger Stadium debut, allowing five runs over five innings. A bizarre inning-ending double play led to a 16-minute delay and a belated Red Sox run in Boston’s 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays. The World Series will end in October for only the second time since 2020; MLB announced the postseason schedule, with Game 7 set for Oct. 31 and the Fall Classic beginning Oct. 23.

Off-Field News

The White Sox celebrated their papal connection with a pope hat giveaway that drew more than 40,000 fans. The team has embraced the link since the election of Pope Leo, a Chicago native and White Sox fan. Meanwhile, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and two House representatives have asked MLB and the MLBPA to ban promotional deals with betting operators, citing a recent personalized greeting featuring Bryce Harper that aired in a sports betting advertisement. They urge the league to prohibit such betting promotions.