MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 12, 2026, 6:49 AM ET

Injuries and IL News

Jose Altuve exited Tuesday's game after a pitch hit his left foot; X-rays were negative. The Marlins placed Kyle Stowers on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain. Trey Yesavage underwent knee surgery but is not ruled out for the season. Bryce Harper has been dealing with left knee soreness as he moves back to the outfield. The Athletics fear Nick Kurtz could miss the rest of the season due to a right thumb injury. Matt Chapman will undergo season‑ending surgery for an abdominal issue; he had 7 homers and 42 RBIs. Jameson Taillon left his first home start after four scoreless innings due to right forearm discomfort and will have an MRI. Geraldo Perdomo exited early with left knee soreness, but manager Torey Lovullo said it's not believed to be serious. A roundup of injured stars who could impact playoff races upon return highlights potential game‑changers.

Returns and Rehab Assignments

Blake Snell struck out 10 batters in six innings in his return from a three‑month layoff due to elbow surgery, impressing in his Dodgers debut. The Yankees reported that Carlos Rodón will make his second minor league rehab start Thursday, while Cody Bellinger is also closer to returning.

Game Results and Performances

The Mariners lost their fifth straight as Cal Raleigh, hitting .159, took the blame after a 4‑1 loss to the Yankees. Jacob Wilson saw his major‑league‑record errorless streak at shortstop end at 112 games after an errant throw. The Red Sox have been on a historic run, transforming their season with a 27‑3 surge; we break down what it means for their World Series hopes. Carson Benge accidentally tossed into the crowd the ball Kodai Senga used for his first career save, leaving Senga aghast. A 16‑minute delay in the Red Sox‑Blue Jays game resulted from a chaotic double play and led to a belated run. The Dodgers rallied for a 6‑5 win over the Tigers in Tarik Skubal's rocky home debut, answering manager Dave Roberts' pregame challenge.

Roster Moves and Transactions

The Angels fired pitching coach Mike Maddux, along with assistant Darryl Scott and bullpen coach Dom Chiti, after a staff ERA of 4.51 and MLB‑worst 508 walks. Bryse Wilson, designated for assignment on Saturday, signed a new one‑year deal with the Brewers. Two‑time All‑Star Tim Anderson announced his retirement after 10 seasons, having won a batting title in 2019. The waiver wire features a trio of prospect debuts worth adding in fantasy leagues.

Around the League

The White Sox's Pope hat giveaway drew nearly 40,000 fans, embracing the connection since the election of Pope Leo, a Chicago native and fan. Senator Richard Blumenthal has asked MLB to ban betting promotions like the one featuring Bryce Harper's personalized greeting. The World Series is scheduled to end in October for only the second time since 2020, with Game 7 set for Oct. 31. Kiley McDaniel's top 10 prospect rankings after the trade deadline analyze risers and fallers across every farm system.