MLB Baseball 3h Briefing
×Last updated: August 16, 2026, 3:51 AM ET
Rehab Updates
Yankees' Aaron Judge espn.com played catch and ran in New York on Friday as he continues working toward a return from a broken right rib. Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani espn.com threw a 35-pitch bullpen session, with manager Dave Roberts expressing "pretty confident" optimism about the two-way star returning to the mound this season. Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida espn.com left Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with left hamstring tightness.
Injury News
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. espn.com was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list, dealing a significant blow to Toronto's lineup.
Historic Performances
Cardinals rookie Joshua Baez espn.com made MLB history with three home runs in the first three plate appearances of his major league career on Saturday. Cleveland Guardians espn.com became the third American League franchise to reach 10,000 victories, securing a 6-1 win over the San Diego Padres at Progressive Field behind a one-hitter.
Standout Pitching
Jacob Misiorowski's espn.com effective slider helped him escape a bases-loaded jam, stymieing Shohei Ohtani and leading the Brewers to victory.
Future All-Star Host
San Francisco Giants espn.com will host the 2028 MLB All-Star Game at Oracle Park, which last hosted the Midsummer Classic in 2007.
Roster Moves
Milwaukee Brewers espn.com traded for Athletics infielder Jonathan Ornelas on Saturday to bolster their struggling infield depth.