MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 15, 2026, 5:43 PM ET

Injuries and Player Updates

The Blue Jays have placed first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on the seven-day concussion injured list following a collision at third base. Six-time All-Star Guerrero Jr. left the Blue Jays' 3-1 victory over the Yankees and was evaluated for a concussion after colliding with New York rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. on a play. Meanwhile, Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge played catch and ran in New York as he continues his rehabilitation from a broken right rib. In Milwaukee, the Brewers have placed right-hander Abner Uribe on the 15-day injured list due to a forearm flexor strain. The Athletics reliever Justin Sterner underwent right knee surgery and will miss the remainder of the season. Pirates third baseman Nick Gonzalez suffered a facial contusion and is considered day-to-day after being struck on the helmet by a pitch. Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte will also be day-to-day after leaving Arizona's win against Atlanta with left knee soreness.

Pitching and Future Stars

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed optimism regarding Shohei Ohtani returning to the mound this season after the two-way star completed a 35-pitch bullpen session. A source also indicated that Ohtani likely would not exercise a "key man" clause that would allow him to opt out of his contract if Mark Walter sold the Dodgers. In Texas, Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom departed Thursday night's start against the Angels after two innings due to right triceps fatigue. ESPN's Kiley McDaniel has provided an updated look at the top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 MLB teams, assessing who is rising and falling in each farm system following the trade deadline.

Milestones and Events

San Francisco has been selected to host the 2028 MLB All-Star Game. The Giants' Oracle Park previously hosted the Midsummer Classic in 2007. In a unique promotional event, the White Sox's pope hat giveaway successfully drew 40,000 fans, capitalizing on the connection to Pope Leo, a Chicago native and White Sox fan. A somber note in baseball history, Butch Huskey, one of the last players to wear No. 42 before its permanent retirement, has died at the age of. He played seven major league seasons.

Field of Dreams and Historical Reflection

The recent Field of Dreams game saw Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs into the corn, extending his major-league-leading total to 37 as the Phillies defeated the Twins. The pre-game festivities at the iconic Iowa location featured 26 Hall of Fame members emerging from the outfield corn, mirroring the memorable scene from the film. In reflection, columnist Buster Olney explored the lessons from the 1994 MLB strike, considering their relevance as another potential work stoppage looms.

Positional Shifts and Roster Moves

Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams, an NL All-Star starter, is transitioning to second base. Manager Blake Butera described the move as "the best thing for our team "