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Last updated: August 15, 2026, 11:40 AM ET

Player Health and Injury Updates

The Blue Jays are monitoring Vladimir Guerrero Jr. after he left their 3-1 victory over the Yankees. Guerrero Jr., a six-time All-Star, was evaluated for a concussion following a collision at third base with Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. In other injury news, the Brewers have placed right-hander Abner Uribe on the 15-day injured list due to a forearm flexor strain. Pirates third baseman Nick Gonzalez is considered day-to-day after being hit on the helmet by a pitch in the fifth inning against the Red Sox, suffering a facial contusion. Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte will also be day-to-day after exiting Arizona's 2-0 win against Atlanta with left knee soreness.

Milestone Performances and Player Movements

Shohei Ohtani is showing positive signs of returning to the mound, with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressing confidence after the two-way star threw a 35-pitch bullpen session. Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams, who leads MLB in errors, is shifting to second base. Manager Blake Butera stated this move is "the best thing for our team " The White Sox saw a significant turnout for their promotional "Pope Hat" giveaway, drawing 40,000 fans.

League News and Historical Reflections

San Francisco has been selected to host the 2028 MLB All-Star Game. Oracle Park, the Giants' home stadium, last hosted the event in 2007. Looking back, lessons from the 1994 MLB strike remain relevant as another lockout looms. In somber news, former Met Butch Huskey, who played seven major league seasons and was one of the last players to wear the iconic No. 42 before its permanent retirement, has died at the age of. ESPN's Kiley McDaniel has released updated top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 MLB teams, analyzing who is rising and falling in each farm system following the trade deadline.