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Last updated: August 14, 2026, 11:44 PM ET

Player Injuries and Roster Moves

Several players are dealing with injuries and roster changes across Major League Baseball. Toronto Blue Jays' first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exited Friday night's game after a collision at third base and is being evaluated for a concussion. Diamondbacks' second baseman Ketel Marte left their 2-0 victory over the Braves with left knee soreness and is considered day-to-day. Pirates' third baseman Nick Gonzalez is also day-to-day after being hit in the helmet by a pitch, resulting in a facial contusion. The Milwaukee Brewers have placed right-hander Abner Uribe on the 15-day injured list due to a forearm flexor strain. In other roster news, Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams, an NL All-Star, is moving to second base, a decision manager Blake Butera believes is best for the team's future. Athletics reliever Justin Sterner will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing right knee surgery. Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom left his start early due to right triceps fatigue.

Field of Dreams and All-Star Game News

The iconic Field of Dreams movie site in Iowa hosted a special MLB game, with Phillies' Kyle Schwarber hitting two home runs, bringing his season total to. The pre-game festivities included a memorable entrance by 26 Hall of Fame members emerging from the outfield corn, echoing the film's famous scene. San Francisco has been selected to host the 2028 MLB All-Star Game, with Oracle Park, home of the Giants, previously hosting the event in 2007.

Historical Notes and Contract Speculation

Butch Huskey, a former MLB player who was among the last to wear the number 42 before its permanent retirement, has passed away at the age of. In contract news, Shohei Ohtani is reportedly unlikely to exercise an opt-out clause in his contract if the Dodgers were to be sold, according to a source. The league also reflects on past labor disputes, with lessons from the 1994 MLB strike being discussed as potential implications for future negotiations.