MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: August 15, 2026, 5:43 PM ET

Injury Updates and Player News

The Blue Jays have placed first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on the seven-day concussion injured list following a collision at third base. Six-time All-Star Guerrero Jr. left the Blue Jays' 3-1 victory over the Yankees and was evaluated for a concussion after colliding with New York rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. In other injury news, 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 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.

Rehabbing and Returning

Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge played catch and ran in New York on Friday as he continues working toward a return from a broken right rib. Meanwhile, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed optimism about two-way star Shohei Ohtani returning to the mound this season after Ohtani threw a 35-pitch bullpen session. Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams, an NL All-Star starter, is moving to second base, a decision manager Blake Butera described as "the best thing for our team "

MLB Honors and Reflections

San Francisco has been selected to host the 2028 MLB All-Star Game. Oracle Park, the Giants' home stadium, last hosted the Midsummer Classic in 2007. In a unique promotional event, the White Sox's recent pope hat giveaway successfully drew approximately 40,000 fans. The league also mourns the passing of former Met Butch Huskey, who was one of the last players to wear No. 42 before its permanent retirement. He died at the age of. Baseball historians are also reflecting on past events, with Kiley McDaniel examining lessons from the 1994 MLB strike as potential insights for the future.

Prospect Rankings and Future Stars

Kiley McDaniel has provided an updated look at the top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 MLB teams, assessing who is rising and falling in each farm system following the trade deadline.