MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: August 13, 2026, 3:19 AM ET

Game Recaps & Highlights

Alex Bregman hit three homers and drove in seven as the Cubs routed the Nationals 12–6. In a bizarre play, a 16‑minute delay led to a belated Red Sox run in a 2‑1 loss to the Blue Jays. The Dodgers rallied late to win in Tarik Skubal’s rocky home debut. Austin Hays, signed by the Padres, homered in his first at‑bat. Rookie Carson Benge lost the ball from Kodai Senga’s first save. Chris Sale was ejected before a pitch in the Braves’ 2‑1 win over the Yankees. The White Sox’s pope hat giveaway drew 40,000 fans.

Injuries & IL Moves – Pitchers

Paul Skenes was lifted after 65 pitches amid a velocity drop. Blake Snell struck out 10 in six innings in his return from injury. Hunter Greene will have season‑ending UCL surgery. Nathan Eovaldi went on the IL with elbow inflammation. Jameson Taillon will have an MRI on his forearm. The Mets placed Devin Williams on the IL with a shoulder strain. The Rays placed Griffin Jax on the IL with elbow discomfort. The Phillies placed Caleb Kilian on the IL with an oblique strain. The Marlins placed Kyle Stowers on the IL with a hamstring strain. Trey Yesavage had knee surgery. The Angels fired Mike Maddux, their pitching coach, along with the bullpen coach amid a 4.51 staff ERA.

Injuries & IL Moves – Position Players

Bryce Harper is dealing with left knee soreness since moving back to right field. The Rockies placed Kyle Karros on the concussion IL. The Athletics fear Nick Kurtz may miss the rest of the season with a thumb injury. Jose Altuve exited after being hit on the foot; imaging was negative. Matt Chapman will undergo season‑ending abdominal surgery. Geraldo Perdomo left early with left knee soreness. Cooper Pratt was placed on the IL with a strained hamstring, testing Brewers infield depth.

Transactions & Roster Moves

The Nationals called up prospect Jackson Kent for his MLB debut. The Blue Jays claimed Paul Sewald after he was DFA’d. The Brewers re‑signed Bryse Wilson to a one‑year deal. The Diamondbacks added Soroka and Littell to their pitching staff. Tim Anderson announced his retirement after 10 seasons.

Playoff Races, Returns & Storylines

The Red Sox historic run has transformed their season. Our 10 storylines to watch include an epic MVP battle and a Triple Crown pursuit. The 1994 strike offers lessons as labor talks loom for 2027. Key returning injured stars could swing playoff races. The World Series is scheduled to end in October for the second time since 2020. A’s shortstop Jacob Wilson set a record with his 111th consecutive errorless game. The Yankees’ Carlos Rodón is close to returning from a rehab start. Seattle’s Cal Raleigh took blame for the Mariners’ fifth straight loss. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal has asked MLB to ban betting promos like the one featuring Bryce Harper.

Fantasy Waiver Wire

This week’s fantasy baseball waiver wire features a trio of waiver‑worthy prospects who recently debuted.