MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: August 7, 2026, 9:31 PM ET

Injuries & Roster Moves

Dodgers ace Blake Snell is expected to return from the injured list to start Tuesday against the Royals, while fellow left-hander Tarik Skubal made his Los Angeles debut in a loss to the Cubs — landing only 51 strikes on 85 pitches, as the Dodgers offered little run support in a 4-2 defeat. The Yankees got good news as Carlos Rodón (elbow inflammation) will begin a minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A on Saturday, and the Rangers activated veteran lefty Jordan Montgomery from the 60-day IL, though he will pitch out of the bullpen. Minnesota placed ace Joe Ryan on the 15-day IL with a left glute strain, further deepening the Twins' rotation concerns. The Reds also lost right-hander Hunter Greene to the IL due to elbow soreness after he had made only five starts since his previous return. Meanwhile, the White Sox placed catcher Joey Bart on the 10-day IL with a fracture and recalled Edgar Quero for another opportunity.

Game Results & Highlights

The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to eight games with a wild 12-11 victory in 13 innings over the White Sox, as Caleb Durbin lined a single to center field in the 13th to score Nick Sogard and cap the rally. Sonny Gray threw three-hit ball over six innings to earn his AL-leading 14th win, matching a career high in Boston's 4-0 shutout. In Philadelphia, Cristopher Sanchez became the first 15-game winner in the majors this season as the Phillies beat the Nationals 7-3, extending his personal winning streak to five. Ronald Acuña Jr. hit two home runs — one assisted by a Miami outfield miscue — as the Braves swept the Marlins with an 11-3 win; Matt Olson also added a blast. At Wrigley Field, Pete Crow-Armstrong slugged two homers and Shohei Ohtani also went deep twice as the Cubs completed a sweep, with Crow-Armstrong emerging as the NL MVP favorite. Mets rookie Jefry Yan delivered a viral celebration after his first MLB strikeout, jumping high and slapping the grass. Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr. became the third-youngest Yankee to homer in his debut, doing so on a night when his little brother also went deep in his own professional debut.

Transactions & Off-Field News

The Mets claimed infielder Gabriel Arias off waivers from the Guardians, and he is expected to join the team Saturday for their game against the Pirates. Cleveland, in turn, called up top prospect Angel Genao, who owns a .309 average at Triple-A Columbus. The Athletics and longtime general manager David Forst "mutually agreed to part ways," ending his three-decade run with the franchise. The Pirates released designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, who was hitting just .203 with eight home runs. The Brewers optioned rookie Brandon Sproat to Triple-A after acquiring veteran starter Dustin May at the trade deadline, making Sproat the odd man out of the rotation. Kevin Gausman, acquired earlier, expressed he is happy to be with the Cubs and will make his debut Friday. The Mariners saw reliever Gabe Speier suspended three games and manager Dan Wilson one game after Speier hit Detroit's Gleyber Torres with a pitch, stemming from a dust-up. Longtime Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announced he will retire after this season following a nearly four-decade run.

Other Injury Updates and Roster Notes

Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left wrist, the latest setback to land him on the injured list. Garrett Crochet, the Red Sox ace who hasn't pitched since late April, said he is open to a relief role if he can recover in time. Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta exited his first rehab outing with minor elbow tightness, according to manager Craig Stammen. Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage left his start early with left knee discomfort, lasting only two innings against Houston. Rangers lefty Cody Bradford will make his first start since 2024 after returning from elbow surgery, slated for Wednesday against the Giants. Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing has a slight tear in the UCL of his right elbow, according to follow-up testing. The Braves, criticized for failing to land a top starter at the deadline, have seen Bryce Elder and Grant Holmes pitch like they didn't need one. Sources told ESPN that former Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta arranged a meeting between Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor to help them work through their disconnected relationship.

Analysis and Power Rankings

In the latest MLB Power Rankings post-trade deadline, ESPN evaluates where every team stands, while a separate analysis hands out trade deadline awards, including a look at the worst team money could buy. The Yankees' relatively quiet deadline left some question marks, as New York entered without a splashy move. For fantasy managers, the article on late-season heroes suggests starting with Atlanta players for a strong playoff push. Adley Rutschman, recently acquired by the Red Sox, said he's just trying to fit in with a team on a roll.