MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 25, 2026, 10:37 AM ET

Mariners & Phillies

Cal Raleigh broke out of his season-long slump with the first three-homer game of his career, powering the Mariners to a 9-2 win over Philadelphia and snapping the Phillies' season-best nine-game winning streak. The outburst came two days after Seattle was crushed 19-2 by the Cubs, with starter Bryce Miller losing his second straight start by at least 17 runs. Kyle Schwarber had provided the Phillies' dramatics earlier in the week, hitting his major-league-leading 39th home run in a walk-off comeback win over St. Louis, rallying from a four-run ninth-inning deficit.

Seattle also announced rookie shortstop Colt Emerson will undergo season-ending surgery Wednesday, though right-hander Bryan Woo remains on track for his scheduled start. The M's also saw their winning streak snapped by the Phillies' nine-game run in a series that featured Raleigh's historic night.

Astros & Front Office Moves

Dana Brown is out as Houston's general manager, the team announced Monday, a stunning shakeup for a club that sits in first place despite a recent skid. 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 Astros' front-office turbulence comes as the team tries to stabilize its rotation and lineup down the stretch.

Injuries & Roster News

The Rockies placed left-hander Kyle Freeland on the 15-day injured list Monday with a pinched nerve, after he exited Wednesday's start against the Dodgers after just 3⅔ innings. The Diamondbacks are dealing with their own pitching woes, placing veteran right-hander Michael Soroka on the 10-day IL with right shoulder inflammation, further depleting a staff fighting for a playoff spot. Arizona does have some positive news: All-Star Ketel Marte could return to the lineup next week, roughly two weeks after his unexpected disappearance from the team. The Yankees activated Cody Bellinger from the IL after the outfielder missed 25 games with a strained left hamstring, and he returned in a win. New York also placed left-hander Ryan Weathers on the 15-day IL with a forearm flexor strain, though he's optimistic about returning this season. Reds infielder/outfielder Michael Toglia will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder after injuring it Friday on a diving catch. Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks, exited Monday's loss after facing just one batter due to nerve irritation and numbness in his throwing arm.

Padres & Labor News

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" in a new era for San Diego. Meanwhile, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred addressed labor uncertainty, saying "we're planning on playing baseball next year" amid questions about whether CBA negotiations could threaten the 2027 season.

Fantasy & Waiver Wire

With the season entering its final stretch, fantasy managers should prioritize potential Rookie of the Year candidates still available on waiver wires, particularly in NL-only leagues where saves and power are at a premium.