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Last updated: August 30, 2026, 4:25 PM ET

Injury Updates Across the League

The Yankees' injury concerns deepened as rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. exited the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Boston with right knee discomfort. Meanwhile, the Red Sox received a boost with Trevor Story and top prospect Roman Anthony rejoining the roster for Sunday's series finale, while reliever Garrett Whitlock was activated off the 10-day IL after a brief absence.

The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani continues to deal with left knee discomfort and is "not 100%" according to the team, leaving his mound return uncertain. In San Diego, Padres second baseman Luis Rengifo was carted off the field in the seventh inning against Tampa Bay after spraining his right knee. The Nationals' Cade Cavalli also departed Saturday's game in the fourth inning after a ground ball struck his right ankle. The Rockies made a late pitching change, scratching Ryan Feltner from his scheduled start against Atlanta due to illness.

Standout Performances and Milestones

Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered a monster game for the Cubs, slugging three home runs against the Reds and strengthening his NL MVP candidacy. Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio joined an elite 20-homer club, reaching the mark for the third straight season before turning. Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner continues to star, though his path to the majors was anything but conventional in an era of big-money youth baseball.

Juan Soto made an immediate impact in his return to the Mets' lineup, delivering the go-ahead RBI single in a 6-2 victory over the Astros. In Detroit, Dodgers lefty Tarik Skubal threw six strong innings and was visibly emotional in his return to Comerica Park, acknowledging the difficulty of treating it as just another start.

Around the League

The Toronto Blue Jays inducted longtime Buck Martinez into their new Hall of Excellence on Saturday, honoring the former player, manager and broadcaster. The Phillies mourned the passing of Larry Christenson, a pitcher on their 1980 World Series-winning team who died at age 72 while on a fishing trip with family and friends.