MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: August 13, 2026, 3:50 PM ET

Top Performances

Alex Bregman hit three home runs for the first time in his career and drove in a career-high seven runs, powering the Cubs to a 12-6 rout of the Nationals. The Dodgers rallied for a 6-5 come-from-behind victory over the Tigers in Tarik Skubal's rocky Dodger Stadium debut, as Los Angeles' offense answered Dave Roberts' pregame challenge. Blake Snell showed "electric stuff" in his return to the Dodgers, striking out 10 batters over six innings after missing three months with loose bodies in his left elbow. The Red Sox have transformed their season with a historic 27-3 run, sparking questions about whether it can lead to a World Series appearance.

Injury Report

The Twins activated Byron Buxton from the IL prior to Thursday's Field of Dreams game after he missed 14 games with a right hip injury. The Red Sox placed reliever Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation and recalled Greg Weissert from Triple-A. Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman avoided serious injury after a frightening fall into the visitors' dugout while chasing a foul popup. Paul Skenes was lifted after just 65 pitches amid another dip in his fastball velocity, fueling speculation about his health. Matt Chapman will undergo season-ending abdominal surgery, leaving the Giants without their veteran third baseman. Hunter Greene will have season-ending elbow surgery for a partially torn UCL after getting a second opinion. Nathan Eovaldi landed on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation. The Rockies placed third baseman Kyle Karros on the seven-day concussion IL. The Athletics fear first baseman Nick Kurtz may miss the rest of the season with a right thumb injury. Jose Altuve exited Tuesday's game after being hit on the left foot by a pitch, but imaging was negative. The Marlins placed Kyle Stowers on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain. Bryce Harper is battling left knee soreness that returned after he moved back to the outfield for the first time in four years. The Yankees' Carlos Rodón and Cody Bellinger are closer to returning; Rodón is scheduled for a second rehab start. Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo exited early with knee soreness, but the team does not believe it's serious. The Mets placed Devin Williams on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder strain. The Rays put Griffin Jax on the 15-day IL with elbow discomfort. The Phillies placed Caleb Kilian on the 15-day IL with a left oblique strain.

Transactions and Roster Moves

The Blue Jays claimed veteran Paul Sewald after he was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks. The Angels fired pitching coach Mike Maddux, assistant Darryl Scott and bullpen coach Dom Chiti amid a 4.51 staff ERA and MLB-worst 508 walks. The Diamondbacks added Michael Soroka (returning from the IL) and signed Zack Littell to a one-year contract. The Brewers re-signed Bryse Wilson on a one-year deal just days after designating him for assignment. The Blue Jays placed Jameson Taillon on the IL with forearm discomfort; he left his first home start after four scoreless innings. Trey Yesavage had surgery to repair his left meniscus but isn't ruled out for the season. Jackson Kent made his MLB debut for the Nationals, pitching 4-plus innings against the Cubs.

Milestones & Records

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson, set an MLB record with his 111th consecutive errorless game, surpassing Mike Bordick. Two-time All-Star and former batting champion Tim Anderson announced his retirement after 10 major league seasons.

Bizarre Moments and Off-Field News

A chaotic inning-ending double play in Toronto led to a 16-minute delay and a belated Red Sox run in Boston's 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays. Mets rookie Carson Benge accidentally tossed Kodai Senga's first career save ball into the crowd, leaving Senga aghast. The White Sox hosted a pope hat giveaway that drew 40,000 fans, celebrating the connection to Pope Leo, a Chicago native and White Sox fan. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and two House representatives called on MLB and the MLBPA to ban betting promotions like a personalized greeting featuring Bryce Harper.

Power Rankings and Playoff Outlook

The MLB Power Rankings have a new No. 1 for the first time in nearly two months, as the Brewers unseat the Dodgers. An epic MVP battle and a Triple Crown pursuit headline the 10 storylines that will shape the rest of the season. The World Series is scheduled to begin Oct. 23, ending in October for the second time since 2020. The Mariners lost their fifth straight game, with Cal Raleigh taking the blame for his .159 average after finishing second in AL MVP voting last year. A look at returning players who could swing playoff races highlights injured stars coming off the IL. A retrospective on the 1994 strike explores what was lost and what it means for a potential labor battle in 2027.

Fantasy Baseball

The waiver wire features a trio of prospects who made their debuts and are worth considering for fantasy pickups.