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Last updated: August 13, 2026, 3:51 PM ET

Injury & Activation Updates

Freddie Freeman apparently avoided serious injury after a frightening tumble into the visitors’ dugout while trying to catch a foul popup. The Twins activated Byron Buxton from the IL prior to Thursday’s Field of Dreams game after he missed 14 games with a right hip injury. The Red Sox placed Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation and recalled Greg Weissert. The Blue Jays claimed Paul Sewald after the right-hander was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks. The Rockies placed Kyle Karros on the seven-day concussion IL, and the Athletics fear rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz could miss the rest of the season with a thumb injury. Bryce Harper is managing left knee soreness that has returned since he moved back to the outfield for the first time in four years. Meanwhile, Pirates ace Paul Skenes was lifted after just 65 pitches amid another dip in fastball velocity, raising further speculation about his health.

Game Highlights & Player Performances

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 win over the Nationals. Blake Snell showcased “electric stuff” in his return from a three-month absence, striking out 10 batters over six innings for the Dodgers. Nationals prospect Jackson Kent made his major league debut, going 4-plus innings in a start against Chicago. On the other side, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh called his own performance “awful” after Seattle dropped its fifth straight game, 4-1 to the Yankees, saddled with a .159 batting average.

Around the League

The White Sox drew more than 40,000 fans by offering a pope hat giveaway celebrating the Chicago-born Pope Leo’s connection to the team. In the latest MLB Power Rankings, the Brewers overtook the Dodgers for the No. 1 spot for the first time in nearly two months. A deep dive examines whether the Red Sox’s historic run of 27-3 can carry them to a World Series title. The 10 storylines to watch for the remainder of the season include an epic MVP battle and a Triple Crown pursuit. Finally, an analysis of the 1994 MLB strike looks at what was lost then — including home run history and .400 seasons — and what it might mean for a potential work stoppage in 2027.