MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 12, 2026, 3:34 PM ET

Injuries and Returns

Blake Snell struck out 10 over six electric innings in his return to the Dodgers after a three-month absence due to elbow issues. Bryce Harper is dealing with renewed left knee soreness since shifting back to right field, his first outfield action in four years. Jose Altuve exited Tuesday’s game after being hit on the left foot by a pitch, though initial imaging came back negative. The Athletics fear rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz could miss the rest of the season with a right thumb injury. Paul Skenes was lifted after just 65 pitches in a loss to the Marlins amid another dip in fastball velocity, fueling health speculation about the reigning NL Rookie of the Year. The Marlins placed Kyle Stowers on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain. Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage had surgery to repair a torn left meniscus but is not ruled out for the season, while Jameson Taillon also landed on the IL. Yankees Carlos Rodón is scheduled for a second rehab start Thursday, and Cody Bellinger is also nearing a return, according to Aaron Boone.

Team News and Hot Streaks

Cal Raleigh shouldered the blame for Seattle’s fifth straight loss, a 4-1 defeat to the Yankees, while hitting just .159 a year after finishing second in AL MVP voting. The Red Sox have transformed their season with a historic 27-3 run, raising questions about whether they can ride this momentum to the World Series. The Angels fired pitching coach Mike Maddux, assistant Darryl Scott and bullpen coach Dom Chiti after a staff ERA of 4.51 and an MLB-worst 508 walks. The Brewers quickly re-signed Bryse Wilson to a one-year deal just days after designating him for assignment. A pope hat giveaway by the White Sox drew a massive crowd of 40,000 fans, capitalizing on the team’s connection to Pope Leo, a Chicago native. The World Series will end in October for just the second time since 2020, with MLB announcing a postseason schedule that begins Oct. 23 and a potential Game 7 on Oct. 31.

League Storylines and Off-Field Issues

A deep analysis of the 1994 MLB strike explores what was lost — home run history, .400 seasons — and what it means for a potential labor clash in 2027. ESPN examines 10 storylines that will shape the rest of the season, including an epic MVP battle and a Triple Crown pursuit. Finally, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and two House representatives are urging MLB and the MLBPA to ban promotional deals with betting operators, citing a personalized greeting featuring Bryce Harper as an example.