MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: August 12, 2026, 6:26 PM ET

Pitching News

The Blue Jays added veteran reliever Sewald after he was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks. Washington called up pitching prospect Jackson Kent from Triple-A to make his MLB debut Wednesday against the Cubs. In Los Angeles, Blake Snell returned from a three-month elbow absence and struck out 10 batters in six innings, showing "electric stuff." Conversely, Pirates ace Paul Skenes was pulled after just 65 pitches Tuesday amid another dip in fastball velocity, raising further health speculation following the loss to Miami.

Injury Updates

Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper has been managing left knee soreness since moving back to right field for the first time in four years. The Athletics fear rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz could miss the remainder of the season because of a right thumb injury. Colorado placed third baseman Kyle Karros on the seven-day concussion injured list Wednesday.

Mariners and Historical Context

Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh took the blame after the Mariners dropped their fifth straight game, 4-1 to the Yankees, as his .159 average contrasts starkly with his AL MVP runner-up finish last season. A retrospective examines what the 1994 strike cost baseball—including lost home run history and .400 seasons—and what it might mean for potential labor strife in 2027.