MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: August 8, 2026, 3:20 PM ET

Dodgers in Freefall

The Dodgers lose their season-high seventh straight game in a stunning 4–3 collapse as Diamondbacks rookie Ryan Waldschmidt crushed a two-run walk-off homer against closer Edwin Díaz. Los Angeles hopes to stabilize when Blake Snell returns from the injured list Tuesday against the Royals, with Tarik Skubal also making his home debut the day before. Meanwhile, catcher Dalton Rushing faces an uncertain timeline after follow-up testing revealed a slight UCL tear in his right elbow.

Injury Updates and Returns

Yankees left-hander 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. Mets rookie Carson Benge exited Friday’s 6–4 win over the Pirates with left wrist soreness after a sliding catch, though X-rays came back negative. The White Sox placed Joey Bart on the 10-day IL with a fractured hand and recalled catcher Edgar Quero. Struggling Twins ace Joe Ryan landed on the 15-day IL with a left glute strain. Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left wrist, the latest setback that sent him to the injured list. Boston ace Garrett Crochet, who hasn’t pitched since late April due to injury, says he is open to a relief role if he can recover in time for the stretch run. Reds right-hander Hunter Greene is back on the 15-day IL with right elbow soreness after making only five starts since his previous IL stint. The Rangers activated veteran lefty Jordan Montgomery from the 60-day IL and announced he will pitch out of the bullpen.

Roster Moves and Trade Deadline Fallout

The Athletics part ways with longtime general manager David Forst, ending a three-decade run with the franchise ahead of its relocation to Las Vegas. The Mets claimed infielder Gabriel Arias off waivers from the Guardians; he is expected to join the team Saturday. Pittsburgh released struggling designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, who is hitting just .203 with eight home runs. Cleveland countered by calling up top prospect Angel Genao, who is batting .309 at Triple-A Columbus, and designated Arias for assignment. An analysis of the Yankees' trade deadline concludes that New York entered with clear roster question marks but left without a splashy move. New Cubs acquisition Kevin Gausman, who is set to make his debut Friday, said he is happy to be in Chicago after the deadline deal.

Standout Performances and Milestones

Red Sox prospect Payton Tolle struck out a career-high 14 batters over six innings as Boston routed the Athletics for its ninth consecutive victory. Twins shortstop Kaelen Culpepper made a memorable MLB debut by homering in his second plate appearance to spark a comeback win. In a wild 13-inning affair, Caleb Durbin lined a go-ahead single to center in the 13th as the Red Sox rallied past the White Sox 12–11 to extend an earlier winning streak to eight. Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez became the first 15-game winner in MLB this season, earning his fifth straight victory in a 7–3 win over the Nationals. Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. blasted two home runs—one assisted by a Marlins outfield misplay—as Atlanta rolled 11–3 to complete a three-game sweep. At Wrigley Field, Pete Crow-Armstrong emerged as the NL MVP favorite after slugging two homers, while Shohei Ohtani also went deep twice in the Cubs’ sweep of the Dodgers. Braves rotation fill-ins Bryce Elder and Grant Holmes have pitched effectively since the club was criticized for not acquiring a top starter at the deadline. Former Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta arranged a June meeting for Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor to vent and repair their strained relationship. Red Sox righty Sonny Gray matched a career high with his AL-leading 14th win, throwing six innings of three-hit ball with eight strikeouts in a 4–0 shutout of the White Sox. Mets rookie Jefry Yan went viral for his exuberant celebration after recording his first MLB strikeout. The Phillies inducted Chase Utley into their Wall of Fame, honoring the six-time All-Star and 2008 World Series champion. Longtime Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announced he will retire after this season, ending a nearly four-decade run in the booth. Mariners reliever Gabe Speier received a three-game suspension and manager Dan Wilson a one-game ban after Speier hit Detroit’s Gleyber Torres with a pitch in Wednesday’s dust-up. Finally, the latest Power Rankings assess where every team stands following the trade deadline.