MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 15, 2026, 11:40 AM ET

Player Health and Transactions

The Milwaukee Brewers have placed right-handed pitcher Abner Uribe on the 15-day injured list due to a forearm flexor strain. In other pitching news, Athletics reliever Justin Sterner underwent knee surgery and will miss the remainder of the season. Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom exited his start early due to right triceps fatigue. The Pirates' Nick Gonzalez is day-to-day after being hit on the helmet by a pitch, sustaining a facial contusion. Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is also day-to-day with left knee soreness after leaving Friday's game. Mariners rookie shortstop Colt Emerson, batting .190 with 23 RBIs, is reportedly being optioned to Triple-A.

Notable Player Performances and Injuries

In a collision at third base during the Blue Jays' 3-1 victory over the Yankees, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was evaluated for a concussion. Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs into the corn at the Field of Dreams, bringing his season total to, as Philadelphia defeated the Twins 7-1. Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams, who leads MLB in errors, is shifting to second base, a move manager Blake Butera believes is best for the team. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed optimism about Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound this season after the star two-way player threw a 35-pitch bullpen session. Roberts also indicated that Edwin Diaz will remain the team's closer despite blowing his third save in his last four appearances, citing a lack of better options.

Milestone Events and League News

San Francisco has been selected to host the 2028 MLB All-Star Game, with Oracle Park last hosting the event in 2007. The league is also looking back at past labor disputes, with insights drawn from the 1994 MLB strike, drawing parallels to potential future work stoppages. The White Sox drew a large crowd of 40,000 fans for a "pope hat" giveaway, a promotion tied to the election of Pope Leo, a Chicago native and White Sox fan. The pageantry at the Field of Dreams game included 26 Hall of Fame members emerging from the outfield corn, reminiscent of the iconic movie scene. A source told ESPN that Shohei Ohtani would likely not opt out of his contract if the Dodgers were sold. Kiley McDaniel has released updated top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 MLB teams, assessing the future stars in each farm system. Butch Huskey, a former Met and one of the last players to wear Jackie Robinson's No. 42 before its retirement, has passed away at the age of.