MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 15, 2026, 8:39 AM ET

Player Injuries and Roster Moves

The Toronto Blue Jays saw Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leave their 3-1 victory over the Yankees after a collision at third base, leading to an evaluation for a concussion. Meanwhile, the Nationals are shifting All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams to second base, a move manager Blake Butera believes is "the best thing for our team " In Arizona, second baseman Ketel Marte is considered day-to-day after experiencing left knee soreness during the Diamondbacks' 2-0 win against Atlanta. The Pittsburgh Pirates also had a player exit early, with third baseman Nick Gonzalez being day-to-day after being struck on the helmet by a pitch. The Milwaukee Brewers placed right-hander Abner Uribe on the 15-day injured list due to a forearm flexor strain. Adding to the injury woes, Athletics reliever Justin Sterner will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing right knee surgery. The Mariners are reportedly sending struggling rookie shortstop Colt Emerson to Triple-A Tacoma, where he is hitting .190 with 23 RBIs in 69 games. Brewers second baseman Brice Turang was also sidelined for Thursday night's game against the Dodgers, with his knee issue set for a second look.

Pitching Developments and Comebacks

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed optimism about Shohei Ohtani returning to the mound this season after the star two-way player completed a 35-pitch bullpen session. Roberts also stated that Edwin Diaz will remain the Dodgers' closer despite blowing his third save in his past four appearances, citing a lack of better options. Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom exited his start against the Angels after just two innings due to right triceps fatigue. In a dominant performance, Cade Cavalli took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, leading the Nationals to a 7-0 victory over the Cubs and avoiding a three-game sweep.

League News and Milestones

San Francisco has been selected to host the 2028 MLB All-Star Game, with Oracle Park last hosting the event in 2007. A somber note for the league, former Met Butch Huskey, one of the last players to wear the retired No. 42, passed away at the age of. In a significant development concerning Shohei Ohtani, a source told ESPN that he would likely not exercise an opt-out clause in his contract if the Dodgers were sold. The league's power rankings saw a change at the top, with the Brewers taking the No. 1 spot for the first time in nearly two months, unseating the Dodgers. The iconic Field of Dreams game featured an impressive pregame ceremony with 26 Hall of Famers emerging from the outfield corn, mirroring the film's famous scene. Kyle Schwarber was a standout performer at the Field of Dreams, hitting two home runs into the corn, bringing his major-league-leading total to 37 in the Phillies' 7-1 win over the Twins. Reflecting on the sport's history, an article explored the lessons learned from the 1994 MLB strike, with potential implications for future labor disputes.