MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: June 8, 2026, 5:59 AM ET

Orioles & Yankees clash

A disputed safe call saw Ernie Clement evade Gunnar Henderson’s tag and keep the Toronto win intact, prompting Baltimore’s bench to voice frustration over the baseline ruling questioned call. Across the Bronx, Jazz Chisholm Jr. salvaged the Yankees’ offense by borrowing Aaron Judge’s bat and launching a three‑run homer, a swing that shifted the momentum in a tightly contested game borrowed bat.

Injury updates affect lineups

Jameson Taillon was forced out in the second inning after a left‑hamstring strain, and the Cubs will move him to the injured list, leaving their rotation short‑handed heading into the weekend series exited with strain. Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr. departed early with right‑knee soreness, adding to the Royals’ defensive concerns while Chicago third‑baseman Alex Bregman publicly assumed responsibility for the Cubs’ offensive slump after a 0‑for‑5 night, underscoring the team’s struggles despite his $175 million contract left with soreness.

Rehab outings and roster moves

Detroit’s Tarik Skubal delivered five scoreless innings in his first minor‑league rehab start since elbow surgery, signaling a potential return to the rotation before the season’s second half pitched scoreless. Meanwhile, Kyle Freeland surpassed Aaron Cook to become the Rockies’ all‑time leader in innings pitched, a milestone that reflects his durability on the mound set innings record. In Arizona, the Diamondbacks added outfielder Max Kepler despite his ongoing 80‑game PED suspension, a move that bolsters depth in the outfield while navigating the disciplinary fallout signed despite ban.