MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: August 12, 2026, 12:41 PM ET

Major Injuries and Roster Shifts

Skenes was lifted after just 65 pitches amid another dip in his fastball velocity in Tuesday’s loss to the Marlins, fueling health concerns for the reigning NL Rookie of the Year. Altuve exited Tuesday’s game after being struck on the left foot by a pitch, though negative imaging offered some relief for Houston. The Athletics reported that Kurtz may miss the rest of the season due to a thumb injury, while the Giants confirmed Chapman will undergo season-ending abdominal surgery. The Reds announced Greene will have UCL surgery and miss at least 2026, and the Rangers placed Eovaldi on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation. Harper is battling knee soreness since shifting back to right field, a notable concern for the Phillies. The Angels fired pitching coach Mike Maddux and bullpen coach Dom Chiti amid a 4.51 staff ERA and MLB-worst 508 walks. The Marlins placed Stowers on the 10-day IL with a hamstring strain, and the Mets sent reliever Williams to the IL with a shoulder strain. The Rays placed Jax on the IL with elbow discomfort, and the Diamondbacks’ Perdomo exited early with knee soreness. The Blue Jays’ Yesavage had knee surgery, while Taillon will undergo an MRI for forearm discomfort. The Brewers’ Pratt was placed on the IL with a strained hamstring, and the Phillies put Kilian on the IL with an oblique strain. Wilson signed a one-year deal with the Brewers after being DFA’d earlier. The Diamondbacks welcomed Soroka from the IL and signed Zack Littell. The Rangers promoted Bride while optioning Alejandro Osuna.

Key Games and Dramatic Moments

A 16-minute delay from a chaotic double play led to a belated Red Sox run during Boston’s 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays. The Dodgers rallied to win 6-5 in Tarik Skubal’s rocky Dodger Stadium debut. Raleigh took the blame after the Mariners lost their fifth straight, 4-1 to the Yankees, as his .159 average clashed with last year’s AL MVP runner-up finish. The Dodgers snapped a seven-game skid by edging the Diamondbacks 2-1 in 10 innings. Sale was ejected before throwing a pitch in Atlanta’s 2-1 win over the Yankees, still fuming over a prior balk call. The Red Sox continued their historic 27-3 run, a turnaround that has sparked World Series hopes. Wilson saw his MLB-record errorless streak at shortstop end at 112 games on an errant throw in Oakland’s 12-4 loss. The Dodgers’ system features top prospects after the trade deadline. A White Sox pope hat giveaway drew a massive crowd, highlighting the club’s quirky connection to Pope Leo.

Pitching Highlights and Milestones

Snell struck out 10 batters over six innings in his return from a three-month absence with loose bodies in his left elbow, a massive boost for the Dodgers. Scherzer moved into 10th place all time in strikeouts with 3,516 after fanning four batters for the Blue Jays. The Yankees’ Carlos Rodón is set for a second rehab start, while Cody Bellinger nears a return. A rookie benge lost Kodai Senga’s first career save ball by tossing it into the crowd, a moment of youthful error. Anderson retired after 10 MLB seasons, leaving behind a batting title and two All-Star selections. Hays homered in his first at-bat after signing with the Padres. The World Series is slated to end in October for the second time since 2020, with Game 7 set for Oct. 31.

League Trends and Future Storylines

An epic MVP battle and a Triple Crown pursuit headline the 10 storylines that will shape the rest of the season. The 1994 strike’s lost home runs and .400 seasons offer lessons as a potential labor clash looms in 2027. Which injured stars could swing playoff races as trade-deadline-level returns? A U.S. senator asked MLB to ban betting promos like Bryce Harper’s, calling for stricter regulations. The Waiver wire features a trio of debut-worthy prospects for fantasy managers. The Power Rankings reflect every team’s standing after the trade deadline, with shifting playoff odds. The MLB schedule was released for the postseason.