MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 28, 2026, 10:34 PM ET

Yankees, Astros & Twins

The Yankees' infield woes continued as George Lombard Jr. committed an error for the sixth straight game, tying a dubious franchise mark last set in 1921 during Thursday's 5-1 loss to Houston. The Astros, meanwhile, are bringing back Brent Strom as a consultant five years after he left, hoping his expertise can steady a struggling staff. In Minnesota, the Twins called up top prospect Walker Jenkins with All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton's status in flux.

Braves & Rays

Chris Sale delivered a vintage performance, throwing his first complete game since 2019 and topping 100 mph twice against Shohei Ohtani as Atlanta swept the Dodgers. "This is mine," Sale said after the shutout. Off the field, the Tampa City Council approved a $2.3 billion stadium deal for the Rays by a narrow 4-3 vote, blending public and private funding.

Farm System Rankings

With the trade deadline passed, ESPN updated its MLB farm system rankings, and there's a new No. 1: the Milwaukee Brewers, who leapfrogged the field after a productive stretch of prospect acquisitions. The rankings evaluate all 30 organizations, with several clubs rising and falling based on recent drafts and deadline deals.