MLB Baseball 3h Briefing
×Last updated: August 17, 2026, 12:46 AM ET
Injury Updates
The Athletics placed Tyler Soderstrom espn.com on the 10-day injured list, dealing another blow to Oakland's already depleted lineup. The 24-year-old catcher was batting .245 with 19 homers and 56 RBIs in 109 games this season. The move comes as the Athletics continue to play without Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers espn.com.
Player Development
The Pirates will move Paul Skenes' espn.com next scheduled start back three days, giving the struggling ace extra rest amid the worst stretch of his major league career. The decision reflects ongoing concerns about the velocity and overall performance of the top prospect.
Team News
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts espn.com called out his struggling club after a 6-2 loss to the Brewers on Sunday cost Los Angeles a significant tiebreaker in the race for home-field advantage. Roberts specifically criticized the team's offense and defense during the defeat.
Passing
Former major league pitcher Tommy John espn.com, the namesake behind the pioneering elbow surgery that prolonged careers across baseball, has died at the age of.