MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: August 8, 2026, 6:26 PM ET

Games and Highlights

The Braves saw manager Walt Weiss ejected in the fifth inning Saturday after arguing a balk call against Chris Sale. Kaelen Culpepper homered in his MLB debut to spark a Twins comeback. The Dodgers lost their seventh straight on a walk-off homer by Diamondbacks rookie Ryan Waldschmidt. Payton Tolle fanned a career-high 14 as the Red Sox won their ninth straight. Boston also rallied for a 12-11, 13-inning win over the White Sox, extending their streak to eight. Cristopher Sanchez became the first 15-game winner in MLB, leading the Phillies past the Nationals 7-3. Ronald Acuña Jr. hit two homers, one aided by a Marlins outfield flub, as Atlanta swept Miami. Pete Crow-Armstrong slugged two homers in a win over the Dodgers, boosting his NL MVP case as Shohei Ohtani also went deep twice. Bryce Elder and Grant Holmes have shined for Atlanta after criticism of their deadline inactivity. Sonny Gray pitched six scoreless innings for his AL-leading 14th win as Boston blanked the White Sox 4-0. Jefry Yan celebrated his first career strikeout with a viral jump and grass slap for the Mets.

Injuries and Roster Moves

The White Sox are calling up two pitching prospects from Triple-A amid a four-game skid. Edgar Quero was recalled after catcher Joey Bart went on the IL with a fracture. The Twins placed ace Joe Ryan on the 15-day IL with a glute strain. Blake Snell is expected to return from the IL Tuesday for the Dodgers. Carlos Rodón begins a rehab assignment for the Yankees. Carson Benge exited with wrist soreness but X-rays were negative. Jordan Montgomery has been activated by the Rangers and will pitch out of the bullpen. The Mets claimed infielder Gabriel Arias off waivers from Cleveland. The Reds placed Hunter Greene back on the IL with elbow soreness. Dalton Rushing has a slight UCL tear in his elbow, testing revealed. The Pirates released struggling DH Marcell Ozuna and called up a replacement. Triston Casas underwent arthroscopic left wrist surgery. Garrett Crochet is open to a relief role for the Red Sox if he can return from injury.

Transactions, Honors, and Other News

The Athletics and GM David Forst mutually parted ways after three decades. Chase Utley was inducted into the Phillies' Wall of Fame in a star-studded ceremony. Mariano Rivera returned to the Yankees' Old-Timers' Day after tearing his Achilles last year. Mike Krukow will retire after this season, ending a nearly four-decade Giants broadcasting run. A dust-up led to suspensions for Mariners reliever Gabe Speier and manager Dan Wilson. Freddy Peralta allegedly arranged a meeting between Mets stars Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor to repair their relationship. The Yankees' deadline moves (and non-moves) are analyzed. Kevin Gausman is happy to join the Cubs and will start Friday. The latest MLB Power Rankings assess every team post-deadline.