MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 13, 2026, 12:32 AM ET

Notable Performances

Alex Bregman hit three home runs and drove in a career-high seven runs as the Cubs routed the Nationals 12-6. Blake Snell returned from a three-month absence and struck out 10 over six electric innings for the Dodgers. Cal Raleigh called his own performance "awful" after the Mariners dropped their fifth straight game, a 4-1 loss to the Yankees. Paul Skenes was lifted after just 65 pitches amid another dip in fastball velocity, fueling health speculation. In his major league debut, Jackson Kent had a mixed outing for the Nationals against the Cubs.

Injury Updates

Bryce Harper is battling left knee soreness as he shifts back to right field for the first time in four years. Kyle Karros was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list by the Rockies. The Athletics fear Nick Kurtz may miss the rest of the season with a thumb injury. Jose Altuve exited Tuesday after being hit on the left foot, but imaging was negative.

Transactions

The Blue Jays claimed Paul Sewald off waivers after the veteran reliever was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks.

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