MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 27, 2026, 5:34 AM ET

Injury Report

The Dodgers will be without Roki Sasaki after the right-hander exited Wednesday's start against the Braves with a blister on his right middle finger; he is now bound for the injured list. The Yankees placed reliever Fernando Cruz on the 15-day IL with right elbow discomfort, and manager Aaron Boone confirmed Cruz has a partial UCL tear that could require Tommy John surgery. New York also signed Michael Fulmer to a major league contract to bolster the bullpen. Baltimore placed right fielder Tyler O'Neill on the 10-day IL with right shoulder inflammation after he was hurt on a diving catch Saturday. The Cubs' Ben Brown suffered a setback in his neck rehab, casting doubt on his availability for the stretch run. Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the Mets after just one pitch when he was struck in the upper back by A.J. Ewing's line drive. Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, exited Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Athletics with his hip acting up again — the third time this season the issue has forced him out.

Game Recaps & Highlights

The Reds pulled off a stunning comeback, scoring seven runs in the ninth inning to erase a 9-3 deficit and beat the Giants 10-9, capped by Eugenio Suarez's grand slam. Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th homer of the season, matching Ryan Howard's Phillies record for the most 40-plus homer campaigns in franchise history. Tristan Peters homered in a fifth straight game for the White Sox, tying a franchise record and matching the MLB rookie mark. Paul Skenes delivered what he called his "best outing in a while," throwing six shutout innings, and Oneil Cruz hit the first homer allowed by Mason Miller in over a year in the Pirates' 1-0 win over the Padres. The Cubs set a franchise record by scoring their 30th unanswered run over three games, breaking the previous mark of 29 set in 1969.

Controversy & Discipline

The Cubs and star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong were left fuming Wednesday after umpires missed a pivotal balk call in a 2-0 loss to Arizona, with Crow-Armstrong saying, "Get it right." Brewers rookie Cooper Pratt was subbed out for a pinch runner Tuesday night after failing to run hard out of the box on a popup; manager Pat Murphy said, "You've got to be locked in" — adding there was "no excuse."

Front Office & Off-Field News

Astros owner Jim Crane confirmed that manager Joe Espada will finish the season, a day after the club parted ways with general manager Dana Brown. TWG Global, the holding company of Dodgers owner Mark Walter, issued a statement addressing what it called "substantial speculation and misinformation" regarding the team's financing. A San Diego Padres minor league coaching coordinator who was detained by federal immigration officers in Texas has been released on bond.

Pitching Notes & Schedule

Tarik Skubal will make his return to Comerica Park on Friday, while Shohei Ohtani will throw another bullpen session that could lead to a Sunday start against the Tigers.

Analysis & Features

We put this year's mediocre AL postseason picture into historical context and analyze the AL West and wild-card races. MLB's Venezuelan players have shifted their focus from celebration to salvation amid tragedy back home, with one saying "It's really hard to go to sleep" as they balance WBC joy with earthquake relief efforts. The baseball card industry has resurged, with an $11 million card and over $1 billion in market value — and Shohei Ohtani's cards tell the story. Made the fantasy baseball playoffs? Want to win? Listen to these tips from Tristan.