MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: August 9, 2026, 6:09 AM ET

Pitching Highlights

Max Scherzer moved into 10th place all time in strikeouts, fanning four Phillies to reach 3,516 and pass Walter Johnson. Jackson Jobe was “electrifying” in his first big league outing in over 14 months, leading Detroit to an 8-0 shutout of San Francisco after Tommy John surgery. Jacob deGrom struck out nine over five innings as Texas beat Baltimore 5-1, his first start since telling the Rangers he did not want to be traded. Cristopher Sanchez became the first 15-game winner in the majors, leading Philadelphia past Washington 7-3. Sonny Gray earned his AL-leading 14th win, matching a career high, as Boston blanked the White Sox 4-0. Payton Tolle fanned a career-high 14 in six innings, and Wilyer Abreu drove in three runs as the Red Sox routed the Athletics. Braves Bryce Elder and Grant Holmes have pitched like top-line starters since the team failed to acquire one at the deadline.

Streaks and Comebacks

The Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a seven-game losing streak by outlasting Arizona 2-1 in 10 innings. Earlier, they had lost their seventh straight on a walk-off homer by Diamondbacks rookie Ryan Waldschmidt. The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to eight with a wild 12-11, 13-inning victory over the White Sox. But they later saw their latest streak snapped at 10 games with a 7-3 loss to Oakland. Caleb Durbin lined the game-winning single in the 13th inning of the earlier win.

Injuries and Returns

Blake Snell is expected to return from the injured list Tuesday against the Royals. Carlos Rodón begins a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Jordan Montgomery was activated by Texas and will pitch out of the bullpen. Aaron Nola left his start in the sixth inning after a line drive bruised his right knee. George Springer was scratched with left shoulder tightness, but the Blue Jays said it is not expected to linger. Carson Benge exited with left wrist soreness; X-rays were clear. Joe Ryan went on the 15-day IL with a left glute strain. Triston Casas underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left wrist. Garrett Crochet said he is open to a relief role if he can return from injury in time for Boston’s stretch run. Edgar Quero was recalled by the White Sox after Joey Bart was placed on the 10-day IL with a fractured hand.

Transactions and Roster Moves

The White Sox are calling up two pitching prospects from Triple-A Charlotte amid a four-game skid. The Brewers designated Bryse Wilson for assignment and promoted Lyon Richardson. The Mets claimed infielder Gabriel Arias off waivers from Cleveland. The Athletics and longtime GM David Forst mutually agreed to part ways, ending his three-decade tenure before the move to Las Vegas.

Events and Honors

Mariano Rivera returned to the Yankees’ Old-Timers’ Day, one year after tearing his Achilles on the same field. The White Sox retired Ozzie Guillén’s No. 13 in a pregame ceremony. Chase Utley was inducted into the Phillies’ Wall of Fame. Longtime Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announced he will retire after this season. Pete Crow-Armstrong emerged as the NL MVP favorite after slugging two homers in a win over the Dodgers, where Shohei Ohtani also went deep twice.

Incidents and Suspensions

Braves manager Walt Weiss was ejected after calling a balk call “terrible” and said umpire Dan Merzel erred when charging Chris Sale with a balk for not declaring his windup. Mariners reliever Gabe Speier received a three-game suspension and manager Dan Wilson a one-game suspension after Speier hit Gleyber Torres with a pitch.

Analysis and Power Rankings

A source revealed that Freddy Peralta arranged a meeting between Mets stars Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor to mend their relationship. Ronald Acuña Jr. hit two home runs, one aided by a Marlins outfield misplay, as Atlanta swept Miami. Kaelen Culpepper homered in his MLB debut for the Twins. Jefry Yan celebrated his first strikeout with a viral jump-and-slide. The Yankees’ trade deadline left more questions than answers. The latest MLB Power Rankings assess every team post-deadline.