MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 12, 2026, 6:25 PM ET

Injury Updates

Blake Snell struck out 10 in six scoreless innings of his return for the Dodgers, showing “electric stuff” after three months on the shelf. Paul Skenes was lifted after 65 pitches amid another velocity dip, fueling speculation about the reigning NL Cy Young winner’s health. Bryce Harper is battling left knee soreness that returned since shifting back to right field for the first time in four years. Jose Altuve exited Tuesday’s game with a bruised foot after being hit by a pitch, though imaging came back negative. The Athletics fear Nick Kurtz could miss the rest of the season due to his injured right thumb. Kyle Karros was placed on the seven-day concussion IL by the Rockies. The Marlins placed Kyle Stowers on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain. Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage underwent knee surgery but isn't ruled out for the season, while Jameson Taillon was placed on the IL. Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón is scheduled for his second minor league rehab start Thursday, and Cody Bellinger is also drawing closer to a return.

Roster Moves and Transactions

The Blue Jays claimed veteran right-hander Paul Sewald after he was DFA’d by the Diamondbacks. Washington called up pitching prospect Jackson Kent from Triple-A to make his major league debut Wednesday against the Cubs. The Angels fired pitching coach Mike Maddux, assistant Darryl Scott, and bullpen coach Dom Chiti after a 4.51 staff ERA and an MLB-worst 508 walks. Pitcher Bryse Wilson, DFA’d by the Brewers on Saturday, re-signed with Milwaukee on a one-year deal.

Team Storylines and Performances

Cal Raleigh took the blame for the Mariners’ fifth straight loss, a 4-1 defeat to the Yankees, as the catcher hit just .159 a year after finishing second in AL MVP voting. The Red Sox have turned their season around with a historic 27-3 run, and our deep dive examines whether it can lead to a World Series. The White Sox’s pope hat giveaway drew nearly 40,000 fans after Pope Leo’s election highlighted his Chicago fandom. A comprehensive look at 10 storylines that will shape the rest of the MLB season — from an epic MVP battle to a Triple Crown pursuit — is now available.

Off-Field and Historical Context

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and two House representatives urged MLB and the MLBPA to ban promotional deals with betting operators, citing a personalized greeting featuring Bryce Harper. The 1994 strike cost baseball home run history, .400 seasons, and more; our feature explores what those losses mean for a potential labor battle in 2027.