MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: August 8, 2026, 12:23 AM ET

Game Recaps & Highlights

Cristopher Sanchez became the first 15-game winner in the majors this season, leading the Phillies to a 7-3 win over the Nationals on Thursday. Payton Tolle struck out a career-high 14 batters in six innings, and Wilyer Abreu drove in three runs, as the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to nine games Friday with a rout of the Athletics. The Red Sox had earlier rallied to beat the White Sox 12-11 in 13 innings on Thursday, stretching their winning streak to eight games at that point. Sonny Gray pitched three-hit ball over six innings to collect his AL-leading 14th victory in a 4-0 shutout of the White Sox on Wednesday. Ronald Acuña Jr. hit two home runs, one of them aided by a costly misplay by Miami outfielders, and Matt Olson also went deep as the Atlanta Braves completed a three-game sweep with an 11-3 win over the Marlins. Pete Crow-Armstrong slugged two home runs in a win against the Dodgers that saw Shohei Ohtani also go deep twice, and Crow‑Armstrong emerged as the favorite to win the NL MVP award. Tarik Skubal didn’t have his best stuff in his Los Angeles debut, landing just 51 strikes on 85 pitches, but the Dodgers offered little run support in a loss to the Cubs. George Lombard Jr. became the third-youngest Yankee to homer in his first major league game, doing so on the same night his little brother also went deep in his own professional debut. Jefry Yan of the Mets went viral for his exuberant celebration after recording his first strikeout, jumping high and slapping the grass.

Injury Updates

Blake Snell is expected to return from the injured list and start for the Dodgers against the Royals on Tuesday, one day after Tarik Skubal makes his home debut. Carlos Rodón will begin a minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday as he works back from left elbow inflammation. The Twins have placed ace Joe Ryan on the 15-day IL with a left glute strain. The Reds put Hunter Greene on the 15-day IL because of right elbow soreness; he has made only five starts since coming off the injured list earlier. Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left wrist, landing him back on the IL. Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing has a slight tear in the UCL of his right elbow, follow‑up testing revealed. Padres right‑hander Nick Pivetta exited his first rehab outing Tuesday with what manager Craig Stammen called minor tightness in his right elbow. Mets rookie Carson Benge left Friday's game against the Pirates with left wrist soreness after making a sliding catch.

Roster Moves & Transactions

The Athletics and longtime general manager David Forst have mutually agreed to part ways, ending a three‑decade run with the franchise ahead of the team's move to Las Vegas. The Mets claimed infielder Gabriel Arias off waivers from the Guardians on Friday; he is expected to join the team Saturday. The White Sox recalled catcher Edgar Quero after placing Joey Bart on the 10-day IL with a fracture. Jordan Montgomery was activated from the 60-day IL by the Rangers and will pitch out of their bullpen. Left‑hander Cody Bradford will make his first start for Texas since the end of the 2024 season on Wednesday against the Giants as he returns from elbow surgery. Kevin Gausman, who is expected to make his Cubs debut on Friday, said he is happy to be in Chicago. The Guardians called up their top prospect, infielder Angel Genao, who was hitting .309 at Triple‑A Columbus. The Pirates released struggling designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, who was hitting just .203 with eight home runs.

Trade Deadline Analysis & Reactions

MLB Power Rankings have been updated to reflect where every team stands after the trade deadline. An analysis of the Yankees' deadline moves questions whether the club did enough without a splashy acquisition. The Braves faced heavy criticism for not adding a top‑line starting pitcher, but Bryce Elder and Grant Holmes have pitched like the team didn't need one. Trade deadline awards hand out titles for the most interesting elements of the deals. Fantasy baseball owners looking for late‑season heroes are advised to start with Atlanta's emerging contributors.

Clubhouse & Off-Field News

Chase Utley, the six‑time All‑Star and second baseman on the Phillies' 2008 World Series championship team, was inducted into the team's Wall of Fame on Friday night in a star‑studded celebration. Multiple sources told ESPN that former Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta arranged a meeting in June for franchise cornerstones Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor to vent and work through their disconnected relationship. Mariners reliever Gabe Speier was suspended three games and manager Dan Wilson one game after Speier hit Detroit's Gleyber Torres with a pitch. Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet said he's open to a relief role if he can recover in time for the stretch run. Recently acquired catcher Adley Rutschman said he's just trying to fit in with a red‑hot Red Sox team that has been on a roll over the last month.

Broadcast & Legacy

Longtime San Francisco Giants broadcaster and former major league pitcher Mike Krukow is stepping away from the booth after this season, ending a nearly four‑decade run behind the microphone.