MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 27, 2026, 10:43 AM ET

Dodgers Pitching Woes

The Dodgers' rotation took another hit as Roki Sasaki will land on the injured list after exiting Wednesday's start against the Braves with a blister on his right middle finger. Meanwhile, the club's financial picture came under scrutiny, with TWG Global, the holding company of owner Mark Walter, issuing a statement to address what it called "substantial speculation and misinformation." On a brighter note, Shohei Ohtani could pitch Sunday's series finale against the Tigers, while Tarik Skubal makes his return to Comerica Park on Friday.

Yankees Bullpen Shakeup

The Yankees placed reliever Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort, and manager Aaron Boone revealed the right-hander has a partially torn UCL that could require Tommy John surgery. New York quickly signed Michael Fulmer to a major league contract to bolster the bullpen depth.

Cubs Frustration and Records

The Cubs were left fuming after umpires missed a pivotal balk call in a 2-0 loss to the Diamondbacks, with star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong leading the outrage. Despite the defeat, Chicago set a franchise record by scoring their 30th unanswered run over three games, breaking the previous mark of 29 set in 1969. The club also learned that right-hander Ben Brown suffered a setback in his rehab from a neck injury, casting doubt on his availability for the stretch run.

Brewers Injury and Discipline

Brewers right-hander Dustin May exited his start against the Mets after just one pitch Wednesday night, struck in the upper back by A.J. Ewing's line drive. Manager Pat Murphy also benched rookie Cooper Pratt after the infielder failed to run hard out of the box on a popup, with Murphy saying, "You've got to be locked in."

Injury Updates Across the League

The Orioles placed right fielder Tyler O'Neill on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation after he was hurt making a diving catch Saturday. Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, who has already been on the IL twice this year for right hip issues, exited Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Athletics with the same problem flaring up again.

Historic Offensive Feats

White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters homered in a fifth consecutive game Wednesday night, tying a franchise record and matching the MLB rookie mark. The Reds pulled off a stunning comeback, erasing a 9-3 deficit with a seven-run ninth inning capped by Eugenio Suarez's grand slam in a 10-9 win over the Giants. Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th homer of the season, matching Ryan Howard's franchise record for most 40-plus homer seasons.

Pitching Performances

Pirates ace Paul Skenes delivered his "best outing in a while," throwing six shutout innings in a 1-0 win over the Padres, with Oneil Cruz hitting the first homer allowed by Mason Miller in over a year.

Front Office and Off-Field News

Astros owner Jim Crane confirmed manager Joe Espada will finish the season, a day after the club parted ways with general manager Dana Brown. A Padres minor league coaching coordinator detained by ICE in Texas has been released on bond.

Playoff Picture and Fantasy

The American League's postseason races are historically mediocre, and we analyzed the AL West and wild-card picture in that context. For fantasy managers, our playoff playbook offers tips for winning in September. Finally, Venezuelan MLB stars have shifted their focus from WBC celebration to earthquake relief efforts back home, with one player saying, "It's really hard to go to sleep."