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Last updated: August 14, 2026, 8:36 PM ET

Team and Player News

The San Francisco Giants will host the 2028 MLB All-Star Game, with their Oracle Park last hosting the event in 2007. In roster moves, Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams, an NL All-Star starter, is shifting to second base, a move manager Blake Butera believes is "the best thing for our team " Athletics reliever Justin Sterner underwent season-ending right knee surgery. Mariners rookie shortstop Colt Emerson, who has struggled with a .190 batting average and 23 RBIs through 69 games, is reportedly being sent to Triple-A Tacoma. Brewers second baseman Brice Turang was absent from Thursday night's series opener against the Dodgers due to a knee issue that will undergo a second look via MRI.

Player Performances and Milestones

Kyle Schwarber of the Phillies hit two home runs into the corn at the Field of Dreams, extending his major-league-leading total to 37 and contributing to a 7-1 victory over the Twins. In Iowa, the pre-game festivities at the Field of Dreams featured 26 Hall of Fame inductees emerging from the outfield corn, reminiscent of the movie's iconic scene. Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli flirted with a no-hitter, carrying it into the seventh inning as Washington defeated the Cubs 7-0, avoiding a sweep.

Pitching and Injury Updates

Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom exited his start against the Angels after only two innings due to right triceps fatigue. In a notable managerial decision, Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz blew his third save in his last four opportunities, but manager Dave Roberts stated he would stick with Diaz, citing a lack of better options.

League and Contract Matters

A source told ESPN that Shohei Ohtani would likely not exercise an opt-out clause in his contract if Mark Walter were to sell the Dodgers. In a significant shift in the league's hierarchy, the Brewers have ascended to the No. 1 spot in the latest MLB Power Rankings, ending the Dodgers' reign at the top for the first time in nearly two months. The legacy of former Met Butch Huskey, one of the final players to wear the retired No. 42, was mourned following his death at age. Looking back, lessons from the 1994 MLB strike are being re-examined as potential labor disputes loom.