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Last updated: August 13, 2026, 6:25 AM ET

Injury & Health News

Freddie Freeman avoided serious injury after a frightening fall into the visitors' dugout while chasing a foul popup. Bryce Harper is managing left knee soreness that has flared since moving back to right field for the first time in four years. The Rockies placed Kyle Karros on the seven-day concussion injured list. Paul Skenes was lifted after just 65 pitches amid another dip in his fastball velocity, fueling speculation about the reigning NL Rookie of the Year's health. Jose Altuve exited Tuesday’s game after being hit on the left foot by a pitch, though imaging was negative. The Athletics fear Nick Kurtz could miss the rest of the season due to a right thumb injury.

Game Recaps

Alex Bregman hit three home runs for the first time in his career and drove in a career-high seven runs, powering the Cubs to a 12-6 victory over the Nationals. Making his major league debut, Jackson Kent went 4-plus innings for Washington against Chicago. Cal Raleigh called his performance "awful" and took responsibility after the Mariners dropped their fifth straight game, 4-1 to the Yankees. Blake Snell showed "electric stuff" in his return to the Dodgers, striking out 10 over six innings after a three-month absence.

Transactions

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

Trends & Storylines

The White Sox drew a massive crowd for their pope hat giveaway, celebrating the connection to Pope Leo, a Chicago native and White Sox fan. The Red Sox have been the hottest team in baseball, posting a historic 27-3 run that has transformed their season. ESPN analysts break down the 10 storylines that will shape the rest of the season, including an epic MVP race and a Triple Crown pursuit. A look back at the 1994 strike reveals lost home run history and .400 seasons, with implications for a potential work stoppage in 2027. Finally, Kiley McDaniel updates his top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 MLB teams.