MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: August 25, 2026, 4:13 AM ET

Labor & Front Office

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred reiterated that the league is planning to play in 2027 despite ongoing CBA uncertainty. Meanwhile, Dana Brown is out as GM of the first-place Houston Astros, announced Monday amid the club's recent skid.

Mariners & Injuries

Cal Raleigh busted out with a career-high three home runs Monday, powering Seattle past Philadelphia despite his seasonlong slump. The Mariners also lost rookie shortstop Colt Emerson to season-ending surgery Wednesday, though right-hander Bryan Woo remains on track to make his scheduled start.

Reds & Marlins

Cincinnati's Michael Toglia will undergo shoulder surgery after injuring himself on a diving catch Friday, ending his season. In Miami, closer Pete Fairbanks exited Monday's loss with nerve irritation and numbness in his throwing arm after facing just one batter.

Padres & Diamondbacks

New Padres co-owners Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones called the franchise purchase a family investment and vowed to spend "ambitiously" during an energetic news conference. Arizona hopes All-Star Ketel Marte returns next week, roughly two weeks after his unexpected absence from the team.