MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: August 13, 2026, 6:26 AM ET

Injury Report

Freddie Freeman avoided serious injury after a dugout fall while chasing a foul pop-up. Bryce Harper is battling left knee soreness after moving back to right field for the first time in four years. The Rockies placed Kyle Karros on the 7-day concussion IL. Paul Skenes was lifted after just 65 pitches amid a velocity drop, fueling speculation about the reigning NL award winner's health.

Roster Moves

Jackson Kent tossed four-plus innings in his MLB debut for the Nationals against the Cubs after his contract was selected from Triple-A Rochester. The Blue Jays added to their pitching staff by claiming veteran Paul Sewald off waivers from the Diamondbacks.

Game Highlights

Alex Bregman hit three homers and drove in a career-high seven runs in the Cubs' 12-6 win over the Nationals. The Red Sox, winners of 27 of their last 30 games, have transformed their season with a historic run that could fuel a World Series push.

White Sox Promotion

The White Sox drew a massive crowd, with 40,000 fans attending a pope hat giveaway tied to Pope Leo, a Chicago native and Sox fan.

Season Outlook

Our experts break down the 10 storylines that will shape the rest of the MLB season, including an epic MVP battle, a Triple Crown pursuit, and a crowded playoff race.