MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 25, 2026, 4:04 AM ET

Labor & Front Office News

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred addressed concerns about the upcoming collective bargaining negotiations, stating that "we're planning on playing baseball next year" and expressing confidence that the league will play in 2027. Meanwhile, the Houston Astros made a significant front-office change, announcing that Dana Brown is out as general manager amid the team's recent skid. In San Diego, new Padres co-owners Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones held an energetic news conference, calling the franchise purchase a "family investment" and vowing to spend ambitiously to build a winner.

Injuries & Roster Moves

The injury report is crowded across the league. Reds utility man Michael Toglia will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery after injuring himself on a diving catch Friday. Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks, exited Monday's loss after feeling nerve irritation and numbness in his throwing arm, lasting just one batter. The Rockies placed left-hander Kyle Freeland on the 15-day injured list with a pinched nerve after he left his start Wednesday against the Dodgers after 3 2/3 innings. Yankees lefty Ryan Weathers landed on the 15-day IL with a left forearm flexor strain but remains optimistic he can return this season. Arizona placed veteran right-hander Michael Soroka on the 10-day IL with right shoulder inflammation, further thinning their pitching staff.

Game Results & Performances

Cal Raleigh busted out of his seasonlong slump in spectacular fashion, hitting a career-high three home runs Monday as the Seattle Mariners beat the Phillies. Kyle Schwarber delivered the latest highlight for Philadelphia, crushing his major-league-leading 39th home run for a walk-off win after the Phillies rallied from a four-run deficit in the bottom of the ninth, securing their ninth straight victory. The Mariners had a much rougher outing in Chicago, however, as starter Bryce Miller lost his second straight start by at least 17 runs in a 19-2 drubbing by the Cubs, days after Seattle fell 22-0 to Milwaukee. The Yankees welcomed back Cody Bellinger, who was activated after missing 25 games with a strained left hamstring and helped New York secure a win.

Team Updates & Returns

The Diamondbacks are hopeful All-Star Ketel Marte will rejoin the lineup next week, roughly two weeks after his unexpected absence from the team. In Seattle, rookie shortstop Colt Emerson will have season-ending surgery Wednesday, though right-hander Bryan Woo remains on track for his scheduled start. Astros manager Joe Espada missed Sunday's game due to a family emergency, with bench coach Omar Lopez saying Espada had "probably one of the worst nights of his life" — the club did not provide further details on his status.

Fantasy & Awards

For fantasy managers, time is running out to grab a potential Rookie of the Year candidate — this week's top waiver wire pickups include several emerging arms and bats. As the stretch run approaches, the latest MVP and Cy Young race update shows shifting momentum in the NL, with a few surprise names climbing the leaderboards.