MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: August 15, 2026, 2:35 PM ET

Player Injuries and Transactions

The Blue Jays have placed first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on the seven-day concussion injured list. Guerrero Jr. left the Blue Jays' 3-1 victory over the Yankees after colliding with New York rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. and was evaluated for a concussion. In Milwaukee, the Brewers have placed right-hander Abner Uribe on the 15-day injured list due to a forearm flexor strain. Pirates third baseman Nick Gonzalez is day-to-day after suffering a facial contusion when he was struck on the helmet by a pitch. Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is also day-to-day after leaving Arizona's 2-0 win against Atlanta with left knee soreness.

Player News and Milestones

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed optimism about Shohei Ohtani returning to the mound this season, noting his confidence after Ohtani threw a 35-pitch bullpen session. Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams, who leads MLB in errors, is moving to second base. Manager Blake Butera stated this move is "the best thing for our team " Former Met Butch Huskey, who played seven major league seasons and was one of the last players to wear No. 42 before it was retired, has died at the age of.

League News and Future Events

San Francisco will host the 2028 MLB All-Star Game, with Oracle Park last hosting the event in 2007. An updated analysis of the top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 MLB teams has been released by Kiley McDaniel. An article by Buster Olney delves into the lessons learned from the 1994 MLB strike, offering perspective as labor discussions continue. The White Sox hosted a "pope hat" giveaway that drew 40,000 fans, capitalizing on a connection to Pope Leo, a Chicago native and White Sox fan.