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Last updated: August 24, 2026, 2:44 AM ET

Phillies Rally Behind Schwarber's Walk-Off

J.T. Schwarber delivered a dramatic conclusion to Philadelphia's latest comeback with a walk-off homer, delivering the Phillies' ninth straight victory. His major-league-leading 39th home run punctuated the Cardinals' unlikely rally from a four-run deficit in the bottom of the ninth inning Sunday, securing a thrilling win over the Cardinals.

Yankees Injury Updates Multiply

Ryan Weathers is optimistic about returning by season's end after the Yankees placed the left-hander on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm flexor strain. Meanwhile, Gleyber Torres suffered a "moderate grade" left calf strain while rehabbing from a right calf injury, putting his return this season in jeopardy. Anthony Rizzo was activated from the injured list after missing 25 games with a strained left hamstring, returning to contribute to the Yankees' success.

Astros Manager Absence Creates Drama

Astros manager Dusty Baker missed Sunday's game due to a family emergency, with bench coach Alex Cora revealing Baker had "probably one of the worst nights of his life." The situation added emotional weight to Houston's game day operations as the team navigated the unexpected absence.

Mariners Suffer Extended Losing Streak

Logan Gilbert continued his struggles, falling to 0-6 in his last eight starts as the Mariners lost 19-2 to the Cubs. This marked his second consecutive start allowing at least 17 runs, following a 22-0 loss days earlier to the same opponent. Donovan was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list after being hit in the head during a previous game.

Dodgers Get Strong Pitching Performance

Tarik Skubal authored a "great outing" in his first start for the Dodgers, striking out 11 over seven innings in a 4-3 victory. Despite falling behind 3-0 in the first, the two-time Cy Young Award winner rebounded to deliver a dominating performance against the Giants. Edwin Diaz is working to regain form while on the injured list, tinkering with his arm angle as he prepares to compete for the closer role upon his return.

Other Notable MLB Movements

Myles Struck earned his first major league win despite allowing three runs over 5⅔ innings for Seattle, as Michael Arozarena delivered a walk-off two-run homer in the ninth inning against the Cubs. Mize left Saturday's game with a sprained right ankle after slipping on the dugout steps during the Padres' matchup with the Dodgers.

Reds' Bleday Completes Cycle in Four At-Bats

J.P. Bleday became the first player since Lou Gehrig in 1921 to hit for the cycle in his first four at-bats, going yard for each base in the sequence against the Diamondbacks. The feat highlighted an explosive offensive performance from the Reds' outfielder in what proved to be a memorable debut.

Diamondbacks Make Multiple IL Moves

Vince Suarez was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with right shoulder inflammation, adding to Arizona's growing list of injured pitchers. The move further depletes the staff as the Diamondbacks continue to navigate injury challenges during their push for playoff positioning.

Two-Way Star's Return Remains Unclear

Shohei Ohtani faced teammate Trent Martinez in live batting practice on Saturday, but no definitive timeline has emerged for his return to pitching duties with the Dodgers following his recent absence from the mound.