MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: August 11, 2026, 9:19 PM ET

Injury Report

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz may miss the rest of the season due to a right thumb injury. The Yankees are nearing returns for Carlos Rodón (scheduled for a second rehab start Thursday) and Cody Bellinger, manager Aaron Boone said. Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage had left meniscus surgery but is not ruled out for the season, while Toronto also placed Jameson Taillon on the IL. The Marlins placed Kyle Stowers on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain. A broader look at which injured stars could swing playoff races suggests their returns may be as impactful as trade-deadline acquisitions.

Roster Moves

The Brewers quickly re-signed Bryse Wilson to a one-year deal after designating him for assignment Saturday. The Angels fired pitching coach Mike Maddux, assistant Darryl Scott and bullpen coach Dom Chiti; the team owns a 4.51 staff ERA and an MLB-worst 508 walks.

League & Front Office

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and two House representatives urged MLB and the MLBPA to ban betting promotions like the personalized greeting featuring Phillies star Bryce Harper. Meanwhile, the White Sox’s pope hat giveaway drew a massive crowd after Pope Leo, a Chicago native and White Sox fan, was elected. MLB announced the postseason schedule: the World Series will start Oct. 23 and Game 7 would be Oct. 31, marking only the second October finish since 2020.

Prospect & Team Analysis

Kiley McDaniel updated the top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 teams, noting risers and fallers post-trade deadline. The Red Sox have been the hottest team in baseball, riding a 27-3 run that has analysts questioning whether a historic turnaround could lead to a World Series.