MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 12, 2026, 3:24 AM ET

Injury Updates

Jose Altuve left Tuesday’s game after taking a pitch to the left foot. The Marlins placed Kyle Stowers on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain. Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage underwent surgery on his left meniscus but is not ruled out for the season. Jameson Taillon will have an MRI on his right forearm after leaving his start with discomfort. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz may miss the rest of the season due to a right thumb injury. Phillies star Bryce Harper is managing left knee soreness after moving back to right field. Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo exited early with left knee soreness, though manager Torey Lovullo said it’s not believed to be serious. Giants third baseman Matt Chapman will undergo season-ending abdominal surgery on Tuesday, leaving a hole in San Francisco’s lineup.

Returning Players

Blake Snell struck out 10 over 6 innings in his return from a three-month layoff, giving the Dodgers a much-needed boost. The Yankees’ Carlos Rodón is scheduled for his second rehab start Thursday, inching closer to rejoining the rotation. A look at injured stars returning highlights players whose comebacks could swing playoff races as effectively as any trade deadline acquisition.

Game Results

Cal Raleigh took the blame after Seattle’s 4-1 loss to New York, the Mariners’ fifth straight defeat. Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson saw his major league-record 112-game errorless streak end on an errant throw in Oakland’s 12-4 loss. The Dodgers rally answered manager Dave Roberts’ pregame challenge with a 6-5 comeback win in Tarik Skubal’s rocky Dodger Stadium debut. A bizarre 16-minute delay during an inning-ending double play led to a belated Red Sox run but not a victory, as Boston fell 2-1 to Toronto.

Transactions and Roster Moves

The Angels fired pitching coach Mike Maddux along with assistant Darryl Scott and bullpen coach Dom Chiti after the staff posted a 4.51 ERA and an MLB-worst 508 walks. Two-time All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson announced his retirement after 10 big league seasons. The Brewers quickly re-signed pitcher Bryse Wilson to a one-year deal just days after designating him for assignment.

Off-Field and Other News

The White Sox’s pope hat giveaway drew 40,000 fans, celebrating the team’s connection to Pope Leo, a Chicago native and Sox fan. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal urged MLB to implement a betting promo ban after a personalized greeting featuring Bryce Harper appeared in a sportsbook advertisement. In a bizarre moment, rookie Carson Benge tossed the ball from Kodai Senga’s first career save into the crowd, leaving Senga aghast. MLB announced the World Series schedule will end in October for only the second time since 2020, with Game 7 slated for Oct. 31. Boston’s Red Sox hot streak of 27-3 has transformed their season; we break down what it means for their World Series hopes. For fantasy managers, a trio of waiver-worthy prospects debuted this week and are worth adding. Finally, Kiley McDaniel updates his latest prospect rankings, noting risers and fallers after the trade deadline.