MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: August 12, 2026, 6:25 PM ET

Injury and IL Moves

The Athletics fear first baseman Nick Kurtz could miss the rest of the season with a right thumb injury. Giants third baseman Matt Chapman will undergo season-ending abdominal surgery. Reds right-hander Hunter Greene needs UCL surgery and will be out at least through 2026. The Rockies placed Kyle Karros on the seven-day concussion IL. The Marlins placed Kyle Stowers on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain. Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage had knee surgery. Newcomer Jameson Taillon exited with forearm discomfort and will undergo an MRI. The Rangers placed Nathan Eovaldi on the IL with elbow inflammation. The Rays put Griffin Jax on the IL due to right elbow discomfort. The Mets placed Devin Williams on the IL with a shoulder strain. The Phillies placed Caleb Kilian on the IL with a left oblique strain. Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt landed on the IL with a strained hamstring. Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo left early with left knee soreness. Astros second baseman Jose Altuve exited after being hit on the foot; imaging was negative. Reigning NL Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes was lifted after 65 pitches amid another dip in fastball velocity. Phillies slugger Bryce Harper is battling left knee soreness after moving back to right field.

Transactions and Roster News

The Blue Jays claimed reliever Paul Sewald after he was DFA'd by the Diamondbacks. Washington called up pitching prospect Jackson Kent to make his major league debut against the Cubs. The Angels fired pitching coach Mike Maddux, assistant Darryl Scott and bullpen coach Dom Chiti. The Yankees announced that Carlos Rodón will make a second rehab start Thursday, and Cody Bellinger is also progressing toward a return. The Brewers re-signed Bryse Wilson to a one-year deal just days after designating him for assignment. Two-time All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson announced his retirement after 10 seasons. The Diamondbacks welcomed back Soroka and Littell to a one-year contract. The Padres signed outfielder Austin Hays, who homered in his first at-bat for San Diego.

On the Field

Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell struck out 10 in six scoreless innings in his return from a three-month absence. The Dodgers also rallied for a 6-5 win in Tarik Skubal's rocky Dodger Stadium debut. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, hitting just .159, took the blame for Seattle's fifth straight loss. Braves ace Chris Sale was ejected before throwing a pitch after a balk controversy the previous day. The Red Sox have been the hottest team in baseball, as detailed in a feature on their historic turnaround. A bizarre double play caused a 16-minute delay in the Red Sox–Blue Jays game, leading to a belated run. In a rookie mistake, Mets pitcher Carson Benge tossed Kodai Senga's first career save ball into the crowd.

League News and Milestones

Major League Baseball announced the World Series schedule, with the Fall Classic beginning Oct. 23 and ending in October for the second time since 2020. Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson, set an MLB record with his 111th consecutive errorless game. The White Sox drew nearly 40,000 fans for their pope hat giveaway celebrating Pope Leo, a Chicago native. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal called on MLB to ban betting promos like the one featuring Bryce Harper. A comprehensive analysis explores what was lost to the 1994 strike and what it could mean for a potential work stoppage in 2027. The 10 storylines that will define the rest of the season include an epic MVP race and a Triple Crown pursuit. Fantasy managers should check the waiver wire for a trio of debuting prospects who are worth a pickup. Finally, a breakdown of injured stars who could swing playoff races highlights the potential impact of imminent returns.