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Last updated: August 13, 2026, 3:20 AM ET

Cubs Rout Nationals

Alex Bregman hit three home runs for the first time in his career and drove in a career-high seven runs as the Cubs routed the Nationals 12-6 on Wednesday night. Jackson Kent made a mixed major league debut for Washington after his contract was selected from Triple‑A Rochester.

Injury Report

Bryce Harper has been dealing with left knee soreness that returned as he moved back to the outfield for the first time in four years. The Rockies placed third baseman Kyle Karros on the seven‑day concussion injured list Wednesday. Reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes was lifted after just 65 pitches in Tuesday’s loss to the Marlins amid another dip in his fastball velocity, sparking health speculation.

Around the League

The White Sox drew more than 40,000 fans for a pope hat giveaway, celebrating the connection with Chicago native and fan Pope Leo. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh took the blame after Seattle lost its fifth straight game, citing his .159 average following a second‑place AL MVP finish last season.

Season Storylines

The Red Sox have turned their season around with a 27‑3 run, sparking talk of a World Series push. Our 10 storylines to watch include an epic MVP battle, a Triple Crown pursuit, and many teams still dreaming of October.