MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: August 12, 2026, 12:14 AM ET

Injury Report

Jose Altuve exited Tuesday’s game after taking a pitch to his left foot. Bryce Harper has been battling left knee soreness since moving back to right field for the first time in four years. Oakland fears rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz could miss the rest of the season with a right thumb injury. Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón is scheduled for a second rehab start Thursday, and Cody Bellinger is also nearing activation. Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage underwent surgery to repair his left meniscus but is not ruled out for the season, while Jameson Taillon left his first home start after four scoreless innings with right forearm discomfort and will have an MRI. The Marlins placed Kyle Stowers on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain. Giants third baseman Matt Chapman—who has seven home runs and 42 RBIs in 84 games—will undergo season-ending abdominal surgery Tuesday. Reds ace Hunter Greene will have season-ending elbow surgery for a partially torn ligament and is out at least through 2026. Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi landed on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation. Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo left Monday’s game early with left knee soreness, though manager Torey Lovullo downplayed its severity. The Phillies placed Caleb Kilian on the 15-day IL with a left oblique strain. Mets reliever Devin Williams was placed on the IL with a right shoulder strain, though interim manager Andy Green expects a short stint. The Rays put Griffin Jax on the IL with right elbow discomfort. Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt strained his right hamstring, testing the NL Central leaders’ infield depth.

Roster Moves

The Angels fired pitching coach Mike Maddux, assistant Darryl Scott and bullpen coach Dom Chiti after their staff posted a 4.51 ERA and an MLB-worst 508 walks. The Brewers re-signed Bryse Wilson to a one-year deal just days after designating him for assignment. The Padres signed outfielder Austin Hays, who homered in his first at-bat with the club, and optioned infielder Gage Workman. The Rangers selected infielder Jonah Bride from Triple-A and optioned outfielder Alejandro Osuna. The Diamondbacks added Michael Soroka from the injured list and signed Zack Littell to a one-year contract.

Game Recaps & Highlights

The Dodgers rallied to beat the Diamondbacks 6-5 after Tarik Skubal struggled in his Dodger Stadium debut, answering Dave Roberts’ pregame challenge. Los Angeles also snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 2-1, 10-inning victory over Arizona. Jacob deGrom—who told the Rangers he did not want to be traded ahead of Monday’s deadline—struck out nine over five innings in a 5-1 win over Baltimore. Jackson Jobe was "electrifying" in his return from Tommy John surgery, leading the Tigers to an 8-0 victory over San Francisco. Chris Sale was ejected before throwing a pitch after fuming over a balk call from the previous day, but the Braves still beat the Yankees 2-1. A chaotic, inning-ending double play caused a 16-minute delay and a belated Red Sox run during Boston’s 2-1 loss to Toronto.

Notable Achievements & Milestones

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson, set an MLB record for the position with his 111th consecutive errorless game, surpassing former Oriole Mike Bordick. Max Scherzer moved into 10th place all time in strikeouts with 3,516 after fanning four against the Phillies, passing Walter Johnson. Two-time All-Star and former batting champion Tim Anderson announced his retirement after 10 seasons.

Standings & Playoff Implications

The Red Sox have been the hottest team in baseball, turning around their season with a historic 27-3 run that has vaulted them into playoff contention. The latest MLB Power Rankings assess every team’s position after the trade deadline. Several injured stars expected back from the IL could prove as impactful as any deadline blockbuster, potentially swinging playoff races. The World Series is scheduled to end in October for only the second time since 2020; it begins Oct. 23, with Game 7 set for Oct. 31.

Off-Field & Miscellaneous

The White Sox drew over 40,000 fans for a pope hat giveaway, embracing the connection to Chicago native and White Sox fan Pope Leo. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and two House representatives urged MLB and the MLBPA to ban promotional deals with betting operators, citing a personalized video featuring Bryce Harper. Mets rookie Carson Benge tossed Kodai Senga’s first career save ball into the crowd, leaving the Japanese pitcher aghast. Kiley McDaniel updated the top prospect rankings for all 30 organizations post-trade deadline, highlighting risers and fallers. Fantasy managers should target a trio of waiver-worthy prospects making their debuts this week.