MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 23, 2026, 3:16 AM ET

Dodgers Roundup

Tarik Skubal shook off a shaky first inning Saturday, erasing a 3-0 deficit to fan 11 and earn his first win as a Dodger, with the two-time Cy Young Award winner calling it a "great outing." The club's outfield depth took a hit, though, as center fielder Andy Pages suffered a fractured left hand on a hit-by-pitch, though manager Dave Roberts expects him back this season.

Meanwhile, the two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani faced teammate in live batting practice Saturday, but no definitive timeline exists for his return to pitching. Off the field, team president Stan Kasten addressed online speculation directly, reassuring fans that the franchise under owner Mark Walter is "not for sale."

Reds and Mariners Highlight Reel

Reds outfielder Jake Fraley — wait, that's wrong. It was Will Benson who hit for the cycle Saturday night in his first four at-bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks, completing the rare feat with a triple in the fourth. That's the first cycle of his career and a 10-3 Reds victory.

In Seattle, rookie Logan Evans made his major league debut Saturday as the Mariners' starter against the Cubs, allowing three runs in 5⅔ innings. The rookie had an up-and-down outing, but the M's won 5-4 on Randy Arozarena walk-off, two-run home run in the ninth inning, sending Seattle fans home happy. Manager Dan Wilson had said Friday he was "excited" to see the prized left-hander take the mound.

Yankees, Angels, and Rangers Injury Updates

The Yankees' slugger Giancarlo Stanton recently suffered a "moderate grade" left calf strain while rehabbing from a right calf strain, putting his return this season in jeopardy, manager Aaron Boone announced. New York also lost starter Will Warren, who exited Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in the fourth inning with left forearm discomfort; the 26-year-old was making his 26th start of the season.

In Anaheim, the Angels placed first baseman Nick Schanuel, on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right intercostal muscle strain, also adding outfielder Mickey Moniak to the seven-day concussion list. Across the diamond, Rangers first baseman Jake Burger left Saturday night's game against the Angels after four innings with a left wrist contusion — X-rays came back clear.

Around the League

Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff said his latest shoulder injury won't require surgery, a notable change of plans for the two-time All-Star who has dealt with multiple arm issues. Finally, in a lighthearted feature, MLB stars shared their Little League advice — with tips ranging from "have fun" to "don't dig holes in the outfield."