Sports Notable Moments

Detroit Tigers Rally with Seven-Run Eighth to Beat Rockies 11-7

Tigers Score 7 Runs in Eighth Inning to Down Rockies 11-7

The Detroit Tigers overcame a 7-4 deficit by scoring seven runs in the eighth inning to defeat the Colorado Rockies 11-7 at Comerica Park on Saturday. Hao-Yu Lee was the catalyst hitting a double and a two-run triple in that single inning alone while Gleyber Torres also contributed an RBI double and the Rockies bullpen collapsed without recording an out before Jordan Romano came on and walked two more batters. The comeback extended Detroit's winning streak to three games and handed Colorado its ninth straight road loss.

Source updated - 2026-09-12

Francisco Lindor Hits Leadoff Homer and Grand Slam in Mets' 12-2 Win

Lindor Leadoff HR and Grand Slam Power Mets Past Yankees 12-2

Francisco Lindor hit a leadoff home run and added a grand slam in the eighth inning as the New York Mets routed the crosstown Yankees 12-2 at Yankee Stadium on Saturday in the Subway Series. The Mets chased Gerrit Cole early with Lindor's multi-home-run game powering the offense to 12 runs. The win was New York's second in a row in the three-game Subway Series and gave the Mets a 2-1 series lead heading into Sunday's rubber match. Lindor's grand slam came off a Yankees reliever in a one-sided eighth-inning surge.

Source updated - 2026-09-12

Cubs Rout Pirates 12-2 as Bregman Homers and Imanaga Dominates

Cubs end four-game skid with 12-2 win over Pirates

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-2 at Wrigley Field on Friday, ending a four-game losing streak. Alex Bregman hit his 25th home run of the season and added a double among three total hits, while Michael Busch went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and three RBIs. Starting pitcher Shota Imanaga tossed six effective innings to anchor a dominant outing on the mound. The victory kept the Cubs in the National League playoff hunt with fewer than three weeks remaining in the regular season.

Source updated - 2026-09-12

Francisco Lindor hits two homers including grand slam in Mets' 12-2 rout of Yankees

Lindor 2 HRs including grand slam in Mets' Subway Series rout

Francisco Lindor hit two home runs, including a grand slam, as the New York Mets routed the New York Yankees 12-2 in their Saturday Subway Series matchup. The performance moved Lindor to 299 career home runs, leaving him one blast away from joining the 300 home run club, a milestone he is racing to alongside former teammate Pete Alonso who also stands at 299. The 12-run output was part of a strong recent stretch for the Mets (22-14 since August 3) who have embraced a spoiler role after being eliminated from postseason contention. Zac Thornton earned the win for New York, while Gerrit Cole (8-8, 3.40 ERA) took the loss.

Source updated - 2026-09-12

Byron Buxton to Undergo Season-Ending Hip Surgery

Buxton's 2026 season ends with hip surgery

Minnesota Twins All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right hip on September 18, ending his 2026 season. Buxton has been on the injured list since August 30 and has dealt with hip issues three separate times this season. He hit .254 with 25 home runs in 93 games before his health broke down; he is expected to recover in time for spring training 2027. It is the seventh time in his 12 full seasons that Buxton has been held below 100 games due to injury.

Source updated - 2026-09-11

Giants Rally from Five Down for Sweep Over Cardinals

Giants Score 6 in 8th to Beat Cardinals 7-6

The San Francisco Giants trailed the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 heading into the eighth inning at Oracle Park. With two outs and the bases loaded, Bryce Eldridge singled in two runs and Jonah Cox added an RBI hit to make it 6-4. Jung Hoo Lee then tied the game with a two-run double off the wall, and Shay Whitcomb drove in the go-ahead run with a double on the very next pitch. Rookie Matt Wilkinson earned his first career win and Trent Harris recorded his first career save as San Francisco completed a three-game home sweep. Final score: Giants 7, Cardinals 6.

Source updated - 2026-09-09

Yankees Place Jazz Chisholm Jr. on IL with Sprained Thumb

Chisholm IL-Bound with Thumb Sprain

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right thumb, manager Aaron Boone confirmed on September 9. Chisholm sustained the injury sliding headfirst into second base in the eighth inning of Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. Tests on Wednesday confirmed the sprain, requiring Chisholm to be shut down from baseball activities for seven to 10 days — a timeline that could end his 2026 regular season. The 28-year-old had posted 19 home runs, 55 RBIs, and a career-tying 40 stolen bases across 134 games this season. José Caballero started at second base in his absence.

Source updated - 2026-09-09

Cam Schlittler Sets Yankees Franchise Pitching Record

Schlittler Breaks 122-Year Yankees Pitching Mark

New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler set a franchise record on September 8-9, 2026, recording his 20th start of the season allowing one or zero earned runs — surpassing the mark of 18 previously held by Ron Guidry (1978), Whitey Ford, and Jack Chesbro. Schlittler delivered seven innings of one-run ball against the Colorado Rockies, striking out 10 without issuing a walk in New York's 5-3 victory. His ERA sits at 2.01 through 30 starts, the fourth-lowest by a Yankees pitcher over that span since 1913. The outing bolstered his case as the AL Cy Young frontrunner.

Source updated - 2026-09-09

Athletics Walk Off Blue Jays 6-5 on Jeff McNeil Infield Single

McNeil Infield Walk-Off Lifts A's Over Blue Jays 6-5

Jeff McNeil legged out an infield single to drive in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Athletics edged the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Monday night after blowing a four-run lead. The A's had entered the ninth leading 5-4, but Andrés Giménez tied the game with a one-out solo homer against Hogan Harris. Max Muncy reached on an infield single to start the bottom of the ninth before walks loaded the bases, and McNeil hit a slow roller to shortstop and beat the throw to first as the winning run scored. Toronto challenged the play at first, but the call stood after review. Henry Bolte homered and scored three times from the leadoff spot for the A's, who have won five of six; the rookie also drew three walks and stole three bases.

Source updated - 2026-09-08

Giants Walk Off Cardinals on Whitcomb 11th-Inning Single

Whitcomb Walk-Off Lifts Giants Past Cardinals in 11

Shay Whitcomb delivered his first career walk-off RBI with an 11th-inning infield single to give the San Francisco Giants a 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Whitcomb, who was claimed off waivers from the Astros in August, scored ghost runner Nate Furman to end a back-and-forth extra-innings battle at Oracle Park. Bryce Eldridge drove in three runs and extended his on-base streak to 16 games, which NBC Sports noted makes him the first Giants rookie since Orlando Cepeda in 1958 to have two separate 15-plus game on-base streaks in one season. Logan Webb struck out eight batters in six innings but left with a no-decision.

Source updated - 2026-09-08

Braves Rally Past Phillies 5-4 on Acuña HR and Riley Triple

Acuña HR and Riley Triple Fuel Braves Rally

The Atlanta Braves overcame a 4-1 deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 at Citizens Bank Park on September 6. Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a tying three-run home run off a 100.5-mph fastball from Alex McFarlane in the top of the eighth inning — also his 1,000th career hit — making him and Hank Aaron the only Braves players ever with 1,000 hits, 200 home runs, and 200 stolen bases. Austin Riley then ripped a go-ahead RBI triple off All-Star closer Jhoan Duran with one out in the ninth, scoring Ozzie Albies who had led off with a double. Dylan Lee (6-0) earned the win in relief and Raisel Iglesias secured his 31st save to strand the tying run at third. The win extended Atlanta's NL East lead to five games over Philadelphia.

Source updated - 2026-09-06

Ronald Acuña Jr. Records 1000th Career Hit in Comeback Win

Acuña 1000th Hit Is a Game-Tying Three-Run HR

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. recorded his 1,000th career hit with a game-tying three-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies, helping Atlanta erase a three-run deficit and win 5-4. Acuña stepped to the plate in the eighth inning with Atlanta trailing 4-1; after teammates reached base, he crushed a 100.5-mph fastball from reliever Alex McFarlane deep into the right-field seats. Acuña's home run was his 1,000th career hit, and he joined Hank Aaron as the only Braves player to have 1,000 hits, 200 home runs, and 200 stolen bases. In the ninth inning, Austin Riley then delivered an RBI triple to give Atlanta a 5-4 lead , and the Braves held on to win. Acuña's home run extended the Braves' NL East lead to five games over the Phillies.

Source updated - 2026-09-07

Crow-Armstrong Hits 40th HR — First Cub Ever with 40 HR and 30 SB in One Season

Crow-Armstrong Joins Elite 40-HR/30-SB Club at Age 24

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 40th home run of the 2026 season in Chicago's 10-3 loss to the Miami Marlins on September 6, a 403-foot drive to lead off the fifth inning off Tyler Phillips. He became the first player in Cubs history to reach 40 home runs and 30 stolen bases in the same season, and only the fourth MLB player aged 24 or younger to accomplish the feat, joining Ronald Acuña Jr., Alex Rodriguez, and Jose Canseco. Crow-Armstrong also joined Billy Williams as the only Cubs left-handed hitters with 40 or more home runs in a season. Despite the milestone, the Cubs could not complete a series sweep as Clay Holmes allowed a career-high eight runs. Crow-Armstrong enters the stretch run as the NL MVP front-runner, leading the majors in fWAR at 9.6.

Source updated - 2026-09-06

Blue Jays Win Moves Them Into Wild Card Position

Blue Jays beat Royals to claim Wild Card spot

Source updated - 2026-09-05

Rocchio Hits Grand Slam and Walk-Off HR in Same Game

Rocchio Grand Slam and Walk-Off in Guardians Win

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio became the sixth player in MLB history to hit a grand slam and a walk-off home run in the same game on September 4, 2026. The Guardians trailed 6-1 before Rocchio's tying grand slam off Keider Montero in the fourth inning, then led off the ninth with a solo walk-off shot off Drew Sommers for a 7-6 win over the Detroit Tigers. Rocchio hit from both sides of the plate, a detail that adds further rarity to the feat. Cleveland used the win to maintain sole possession of the final American League wild-card spot, one game ahead of the Blue Jays and Rangers.

Source updated - 2026-09-04

Alvarez Hits Two HRs as Mets Slug Five in Win Over Giants

Alvarez Powers Mets to Five-HR Night vs. Giants

Francisco Alvarez hit two home runs on September 4, 2026, as the New York Mets connected five times to beat the San Francisco Giants 10-6 at Citi Field. Mark Vientos, Bo Bichette, and Francisco Lindor also went deep as the Mets matched their season high in home runs. The two-homer game was the third of Alvarez's 2026 season and the eighth of his career, putting him in rare company among catchers his age. Pitcher Nolan McLean threw six innings, and Kodai Senga closed the ninth for the save.

Source updated - 2026-09-05

Cubs edge Brewers 2-1 on Crow-Armstrong HR and Gausman gem

PCA Homer #39 Backs Gausman in 2-1 Cubs Win

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 39th home run of the season — a two-run shot off a changeup in the third inning — to supply all the offense the Cubs needed in a 2-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field. Kevin Gausman struck out nine over seven innings of one-run ball to earn the win. Chicago (79-62) went hitless after Crow-Armstrong's blow yet still prevailed. Milwaukee (87-54) holds an eight-game NL Central lead with 21 games remaining, making the Cubs' postseason position dependent on the wild card.

Source updated - 2026-09-03

Ohtani scratched from Dodgers lineup after first career 4-strikeout game

Ohtani Out After First 4-K Game; Day-to-Day with Injuries

Shohei Ohtani was held out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on September 3 after going 0-for-4 with four strikeouts and a walk against the Cardinals the previous night — the first time he had struck out four times in a single game all season. The Dodgers confirmed Ohtani is day-to-day while managing biceps soreness, knee issues, and overall workload from his two-way duties. Manager Dave Roberts consulted with Ohtani and the training staff; an IL placement is considered unlikely but not impossible. Los Angeles is managing his availability for the postseason stretch run.

Source updated - 2026-09-03

Cardinals Rally Past Dodgers 8-6 in 10 Innings

Cardinals outlast Dodgers 8-6 in 10 with Saggese walk-off single

Thomas Saggese hit a go-ahead two-strike infield single in the 10th inning to lift the St. Louis Cardinals over the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 8-6 on Wednesday night, completing a comeback from deficits of 3-0, 5-2, and 5-4. The Cardinals scored three runs in the 10th, with Joshua Báez adding a two-run double. Shohei Ohtani struck out four consecutive times including in the 10th with an automatic runner at third, raising further concerns about his health. The loss was the Dodgers' sixth in their last eight games. Rookie Leo Bernal also hit his first major league home run in the seventh, a two-run shot that kept the Cardinals within striking distance.

Source updated - 2026-09-02

Shohei Ohtani Injury Update Raises Postseason Pitching Concern

Ohtani's pitching future in doubt as Dodgers weigh shutdown

Shohei Ohtani's ability to pitch in the 2026 postseason is increasingly in doubt after manager Dave Roberts said on September 2 the Dodgers are considering shutting him down for the rest of the regular season. Ohtani has not pitched in an MLB game since July 3, dealing with left knee inflammation and right biceps discomfort. His batting performance has also visibly deteriorated, highlighted by an 0-for-4 night with four strikeouts against the Cardinals on September 2. Roberts confirmed Ohtani is not healthy enough to pitch and described him as 'visibly' struggling, though he has not been placed on the injured list. The Dodgers are pursuing a World Series three-peat.

Source updated - 2026-09-03

Cardinals Sweep Dodgers Series; Dodgers Drop Six of Last Eight

Cardinals complete series sweep over slumping Dodgers

The St. Louis Cardinals completed a two-game series sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, extending the NL West leaders' recent struggles to six losses in eight games. Rookie Leo Bernal hit his first major league home run in the series finale on September 2, adding to a strong debut stretch that included his first career hit — a two-run single — the previous night. Thomas Saggese hit two home runs across the two games, including the series opener on September 1 where St. Louis won 13-8. The Dodgers' bullpen and late-inning management have come under scrutiny, with multiple leads blown in the series.

Source updated - 2026-09-02

Rumfield HR Ends Rockies Franchise-Record 10-Game Home Losing Streak

Rumfield HR Ends Rockies Home Skid

TJ Rumfield hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning off debuting Orioles prospect Luis De León to lift the Colorado Rockies to a 4-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Coors Field. The victory snapped a franchise-record 10-game home losing streak for Colorado. Adael Amador also homered and Jordan Romano pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his 14th save. The loss dropped Baltimore 1.5 games behind Cleveland for the final AL wild card spot.

Source updated - 2026-09-02

Cubs Hit Franchise-Record 9 HRs in 17-3 Blowout of Brewers

Cubs Set Franchise HR Record in Rout

Alex Bregman hit three home runs — his second three-homer game in three weeks — as the Chicago Cubs set a franchise record with nine home runs in a 17-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field. The nine longballs matched the second-most by one team in a major league game according to Sportradar. Clay Holmes pitched six scoreless innings and the Cubs also finished August with 62 home runs — second-most by a big league club in any calendar month. Bregman's three-homer night gave him 23 on the season.

Source updated - 2026-08-31

Cubs Hit Franchise-Record 9 HRs to Cap NL Monthly Record August

Cubs 9 HRs Cap NL Monthly HR Record

The Chicago Cubs blasted a franchise-record nine home runs in a 17-3 rout of the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on August 31. The barrage pushed Chicago's August home run total to 62, a new National League record for most home runs in a calendar month, surpassing the 61 hit by the Atlanta Braves in June 2023. Alex Bregman led the way with three home runs, his second three-homer game of August 2026, becoming the first Cub with multiple three-homer games in a season since Aramis Ramirez in 2004. Chicago's 62-homer August ranks second all-time in MLB history, behind only the 74 the New York Yankees hit in August 2019. Pitcher Clay Holmes tossed six shutout innings as Chicago trimmed its NL Central deficit to seven games over the rival Brewers.

Source updated - 2026-08-31

Red Sox Walk Off 9-8 in 10 Innings as Anthony and Story Return from Injury

Red Sox Walk Off 9-8 in Extras; Anthony and Story Return

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Seattle Mariners 9-8 in 10 innings on a walk-off single by Trevor Story to center field off Cooper Criswell. Story and Roman Anthony, both in their second games back from near four-month stints on the injured list, each played a pivotal role in the dramatic comeback. Anthony, three outs from defeat, led off the ninth with a triple and scored the tying run on a daring slide at home on a fly ball from Ceddanne Rafaela. Story had previously lofted a two-run double off the Green Monster in the eighth to cut a three-run deficit to one before delivering the walk-off single in the 10th. The comeback underscores both players' significance to Boston's playoff push as September begins.

Source updated - 2026-08-31

New York Yankees Defeat Boston Red Sox 16-1 at Yankee Stadium

Yankees Rout Red Sox 16-1 in Lopsided Win

The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox by a score of 16-1 at Yankee Stadium on August 30, 2026, in a dominant regular-season victory. The margin of 15 runs represents one of the most lopsided results of the 2026 MLB season between two historic rivals. The Yankees' offensive output was spread across the lineup, as the game was still in progress in the early innings per RotoWire's live scoreboard, with the final box score confirming the result on MLB.com's official gameday page. The loss continues a difficult 2026 campaign for the Red Sox.

Source updated - 2026-08-30

Dodgers Place Roki Sasaki on 15-Day IL With Finger Blister

Sasaki Placed on IL With Right Middle Finger Blister

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki was placed on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a blister on his right middle finger, the injury surfacing suddenly during the fourth inning of his Aug. 26 start against the Atlanta Braves. Sasaki, 24, allowed four runs on six hits in 3.1 innings before being removed. He said through an interpreter that the blister appeared without warning. Eric Lauer is expected to take Sasaki's rotation spot. Sasaki had not allowed more than three runs in his previous seven starts, and the move is seen as a precautionary effort to keep him available for the postseason.

Source updated - 2026-08-27

Jackson Chourio Goes 4-for-5 with Two Home Runs in Brewers Win

Chourio 4-for-5 with 2 HR and 4 RBI as Brewers beat Mets 8-2

Jackson Chourio went 4 for 5 with two home runs, four RBIs, and four runs scored to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-2 victory over the New York Mets at Citi Field on August 27. Chourio, batting leadoff, hit two-run shots off Sean Manaea in the first inning and Xzavion Curry in the eighth. It was his third two-homer game of the 2026 season and fifth of his career. Starter Jacob Misiorowski improved to 14-5, allowing just two hits and striking out six over six innings, with nine pitches clocked at 100 mph.

Source updated - 2026-08-27

Great Lakes and Japan Advance to LLWS Championship Games

Great Lakes and Japan reach 2026 Little League World Series championship games

At the 2026 Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Great Lakes defeated Midwest 7-1 to advance to the U.S. Championship game, and Japan defeated Latin America 4-1 to advance to the International Championship game. Both championship games are set for August 29, with the World Series title game scheduled for August 30 on ABC. The 79th edition of the tournament runs August 19-30, featuring 20 teams from the United States and around the world.

Source updated - 2026-08-27

Atlanta Braves Walk-Off 6-5 Over Los Angeles Dodgers

Ha-Seong Kim walk-off single lifts Braves over Dodgers

Pinch-hitter Ha-Seong Kim singled home Lane Thomas with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to give Atlanta a 6-5 walk-off win over Los Angeles at Truist Park. The victory clinched the three-game series for the Braves (78-55) and the season series over the Dodgers (80-53). Matt Olson hit his 37th home run of the season for Atlanta and Tommy Edman drove in three runs for Los Angeles. The game also saw Roki Sasaki exit early with a blister injury.

Source updated - 2026-08-26

Reds Score Seven in Ninth to Complete Historic Comeback vs Giants

Reds 7-Run 9th Stuns Giants 10-9 in Historic Comeback

The Cincinnati Reds trailed the San Francisco Giants 9-3 entering the ninth inning at Oracle Park on August 26-27, 2026, before mounting one of the rarest comebacks in MLB history. Hector Rodriguez hit a solo home run to ignite the rally, and Eugenio Suárez followed with a grand slam to cut the deficit to 9-8 with no outs. Tyler Stephenson then delivered a go-ahead single to complete the 10-9 win. It marked just the third time in franchise history (3-1,917 all-time) that Cincinnati won a game when trailing by six or more runs entering the ninth, with the previous instances coming in 1958 and 1918.

Source updated - 2026-08-27

Roki Sasaki Placed on 15-Day Injured List With Finger Blister

Roki Sasaki IL-bound with right middle finger blister

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki exited his start against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning with a blister on his right middle finger and will be placed on the 15-day injured list. The injury is notable in its timing: Sasaki had posted a 2.31 ERA with 34 strikeouts over his previous six starts — the best stretch of his MLB career. Manager Dave Roberts cited 'the severity of the blister' as the reason for the IL trip. Sasaki is expected to miss at least until September 11, with his postseason readiness now uncertain.

Source updated - 2026-08-27

Ha-Seong Kim Pinch-Hit Single Walks Off Dodgers in 9th for Braves

Kim walk-off single lifts Braves over Dodgers 6-5

Pinch-hitter Ha-Seong Kim singled home Lane Thomas with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning on August 26, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 comeback win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park. Kim, who entered hitless in his previous 27 at-bats, lined a 97.2 mph fastball into left field off closer Tanner Scott to complete the win. The victory keeps Atlanta within striking distance of the NL wild card. Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki was also placed on the injured list after the game with a finger blister.

Source updated - 2026-08-26

Ryan Waldschmidt Sets MLB Rookie Walk-Off Record vs Cubs

Waldschmidt's 2nd Walk-Off HR Sets MLB Rookie Record

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt became the first rookie in MLB history to hit two walk-off home runs while his team was trailing in the same calendar month, according to OptaSTATS. Entering as a pinch hitter with two outs in the ninth, Waldschmidt launched a two-run homer off Cubs reliever Jacob Webb to complete a stunning 5-4 comeback after Arizona trailed 4-0 entering the eighth inning. The blast was his second such feat in August, following a walk-off against the Dodgers on Aug. 7. It was also Arizona's MLB-leading 40th comeback win of the season.

Source updated - 2026-08-26

Waldschmidt Pinch-Hit Walk-Off HR Lifts D-backs Over Cubs 5-4

Waldschmidt Walk-Off HR vs Cubs

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie Ryan Waldschmidt entered as a pinch hitter with two outs in the ninth inning, Arizona trailing 4-3, and hit a 408-foot two-run home run off Cubs reliever Jacob Webb to win 5-4. The D-backs had trailed 4-0 as late as the eighth inning, rallying with three runs before Waldschmidt's decisive blow. Per OptaSTATS, Waldschmidt is the first rookie in MLB history to hit two walk-off home runs while trailing in the same calendar month, having also done so on Aug. 7 vs. the Dodgers. Arizona notched its 40th comeback win of the season, tied with the Cubs for the most in the majors.

Source updated - 2026-08-25

Cubs Score 30 Unanswered Runs Over Three Games — Franchise Record

Cubs 30-Run Unanswered Franchise Record

The Chicago Cubs set a franchise record by scoring 30 consecutive unanswered runs across three games, eclipsing the previous record of 29 set in 1969. The streak began Sunday with a 19-2 blowout of Seattle, continued with a 7-0 shutout of Arizona on Monday, and reached 30 when the Cubs jumped to a 4-0 lead Tuesday against the D-backs. The streak ended in the eighth inning when Arizona scored three runs in a rally that ultimately produced a 5-4 walk-off defeat for Chicago. The record was confirmed by the Elias Sports Bureau.

Source updated - 2026-08-25

Cal Raleigh Ties Mariners Record With Homer in Four Consecutive At-Bats

Raleigh Ties Mariners Record — 4 Straight HR At-Bats

Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh homered in his first at-bat against Philadelphia Phillies starter Aaron Nola on Tuesday, a 362-foot solo shot to right field for his 18th homer of the season, tying a Mariners franchise record with four consecutive at-bats containing a home run. The streak spanned two games: Raleigh hit three home runs in a 9-2 win against the Phillies on Monday before connecting again in game two. The four-homer mark matched the franchise record set by Mike Cameron on May 2, 2002. George Kirby contributed 7.2 innings of one-run ball as Seattle won 4-1.

Source updated - 2026-08-25

Jarren Duran 11th-Inning Grand Slam Carries Red Sox Past Marlins 7-3

Duran 11th-Inning Grand Slam Wins It

Jarren Duran, entering the 11th inning 0-for-4, hit a 412-foot grand slam off Cade Gibson with one out to break a 3-3 tie and lift the Boston Red Sox to a 7-3 win over the Miami Marlins. The blow was Duran's second career grand slam and capped a back-and-forth extra-inning game in which Boston took a lead on a passed ball, surrendered it on a wild pitch, and then won decisively. Mickey Gasper contributed his first career two-homer game. The win extended Boston's winning streak to five games, improving their record to 73-59.

Source updated - 2026-08-25

2026 Little League Baseball World Series Continues in Williamsport

LLWS 2026 bracket play underway with Curaçao and Nevada advancing

The 2026 Little League Baseball World Series is underway at Howard J. Lamade and Volunteer Stadiums in Williamsport, Pennsylvania (August 19-30), with the championship game set for August 30. On August 23, Mountain (Henderson, NV) beat Northwest (Tacoma, WA) 5-0, Curaçao edged Asia-Pacific (South Korea) 1-0, Latin America (Nicaragua) beat Mexico 8-4, and Midwest (Davenport, IA) beat Metro (Bayonne, NJ) 6-0. Curaçao also earlier combined for a no-hitter against Japan. On August 23, the MLB Little League Classic featured the Atlanta Braves defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 at historic Bowman Field. The US and International finals are set for August 29.

Source updated - 2026-08-24

Schwarber Walk-Off HR Caps 9th-Inning Comeback vs Cardinals

Schwarber Walk-Off Ends Phillies 9th-Inning Comeback

Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run walk-off homer — his MLB-leading 39th — in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies past the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on August 23. The Phillies had been held scoreless through eight innings before mounting a six-run ninth-inning rally from a four-run deficit. Edmundo Sosa cleared the bases with a go-ahead double before Schwarber delivered the decisive blow. The victory extended Philadelphia's winning streak to nine consecutive games and secured their third straight series sweep.

Source updated - 2026-08-23

Braves Beat Brewers 4-2 at 2026 MLB Little League Classic

Harris HR and Mahle Deliver Braves Win at Little League Classic

Tyler Mahle worked five strong innings and Michael Harris II hit his 21st home run of the season as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 at the 2026 MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Harris's ninth-inning solo shot off Aaron Ashby provided Atlanta's insurance run and sealed the result at Historic Bowman Field. The nationally televised event on ESPN — the first Little League Classic appearance for both franchises — also honored the legacy of Hank Aaron, who played for both teams. Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell left the game with a bruised forearm after being struck by a Mahle fastball while bunting in the fourth inning.

Source updated - 2026-08-23

Skubal Earns First Dodgers Win: 11 Ks in 4-3 Comeback

Skubal Fans 11 in First Dodgers Win

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal struck out 11 batters over seven innings to earn his first win as a Dodger in a 4-3 comeback victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium on Saturday. Skubal allowed three runs in the first inning before retiring 20 of his final 23 batters and allowing no further runs. Kyle Tucker broke an 0-for-25 home skid with a go-ahead two-run single in the fifth inning that proved decisive. The Dodgers extended their winning streak to five games — their longest since May. It was the NL West leaders' 37th comeback win of the season.

Source updated - 2026-08-22

Dodgers Walk-Off in 10th: Edman Ends Pirates 5-4

Edman Walk-Off Single Lifts Dodgers in 10th

Tommy Edman delivered a two-strike walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. Edman lined a shot to left field off Gregory Soto to score automatic runner Kiké Hernández from third base with two outs. The win kept the Dodgers as the only team in MLB with a perfect extra-innings record (5-0) on the season. Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out nine over 6.1 innings in a strong start before the bullpen held on. The Dodgers extended their winning streak to four games.

Source updated - 2026-08-22

Phillies Walk-Off Triple Extends Seven-Game Win Streak

Bohm Walk-Off Triple Seals Seventh Phillies Win

Alec Bohm hit a two-run walk-off triple to deep center field in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 7-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park. Bohm went 3-for-5 on the night with three RBIs as the Phillies overcame a deficit in extras after the Cardinals scored in the top of the 10th. The win extended Philadelphia's winning streak to seven games — the longest of the season — and moved them to within four games of the NL East-leading Braves. Bohm is slashing .371/.416/.529 in August with 15 RBIs across 19 games.

Source updated - 2026-08-21

White Sox Rally with Four Home Runs to Walk Off Mets

Rogers Walk-Off HR Caps White Sox Four-HR Rally

Jake Rogers hit a two-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Chicago White Sox defeated the New York Mets 6-4 at home. Earlier in the game, Miguel Vargas, Randal Grichuk and Colson Montgomery hit three consecutive home runs in the sixth inning to fuel the White Sox comeback from a 4-0 deficit. The White Sox needed all four home runs to complete the rally against the Mets. Rogers's walk-off was the decisive blow in a game that saw Chicago score all six of their runs via the long ball.

Source updated - 2026-08-21

Gerrit Cole Passes Clemens in Yankees History During Sweep-Clinching Win

Cole Passes Clemens; Yankees Sweep Orioles

Gerrit Cole pitched six innings of one-run baseball — allowing four hits and a walk with eight strikeouts — to lead the New York Yankees to a 6–1 series-sweeping victory over the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards on August 20. His eight strikeouts lifted his career total with New York to 1,015, moving him past Roger Clemens for 12th place on the Yankees' all-time franchise strikeout list. Cole also set a career-best 95.7% first-pitch strike rate (22 of 23 batters), the best recorded by any Yankees pitcher since at least 2000. Luis García Jr. and Spencer Jones hit solo home runs to seal the win; the Orioles have now lost four straight. The victory pulled the Yankees within four games of AL East-leading Tampa Bay with the postseason push intensifying.

Source updated - 2026-08-20

White Sox Blank Cubs 3-0 at Wrigley to End Eight-Game Losing Streak

White Sox End Eight-Year Wrigley Losing Run in 3-0 Win

José Urquidy entered in the third inning as a reliever and threw six shutout innings of two-hit ball, striking out eight without a walk, to lead the Chicago White Sox over the crosstown Cubs 3-0 at Wrigley Field. Rookie Braden Montgomery added a two-run double in the eighth, and the win ended an eight-game White Sox losing streak at Wrigley Field dating back to August 2023. Grant Taylor completed a combined two-hitter with a ninth-inning save. The White Sox and Cubs split their 2026 head-to-head series 3-3.

Source updated - 2026-08-19

Brewers Tie Modern-Era Record With 22-0 Shutout of Mariners

Brewers Rout Mariners 22-0 in Record Shutout

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Seattle Mariners 22-0 on August 18 at American Family Field, matching baseball's modern-era record for the largest shutout margin of victory since 1901. The feat had only been accomplished twice before: Pittsburgh over Chicago (Sept. 16, 1975) and Cleveland over New York (Aug. 31, 2004). The Brewers scored 21 of their 22 runs over the final four innings, pounding out 22 hits including three-run home runs from Christian Yelich, David Hamilton, and Luis Lara — the last of which was Lara's first career home run. Milwaukee also tied a franchise record for runs in a single game, originally set in 1992, while the Mariners suffered the worst loss in their 50-year franchise history.

Source updated - 2026-08-18

Okamoto Sets Blue Jays Rookie Home Run Record in Win Over Rays

Okamoto Breaks Blue Jays Rookie HR Record With No. 25

Kazuma Okamoto broke the Toronto Blue Jays' all-time rookie home run record with his 25th of the season in the fifth inning of a 10-5 win over the AL-leading Tampa Bay Rays on August 18. The 442-foot solo shot snapped a 16-game homerless drought for the Japanese third baseman and moved him past Eric Hinske, who set the previous mark of 24 in his 2002 AL Rookie of the Year season. Okamoto's blast gave the Blue Jays a 7-3 lead, with Alejandro Kirk adding a home run and three RBIs to help seal the win. The Blue Jays have won 13 of their last 19 games and sit half a game back of a Wild Card spot.

Source updated - 2026-08-18

Dodgers Closer Edwin Díaz Placed on IL Second Time This Season with Neck Inflammation

Dodgers Place Díaz on IL Again with Neck Inflammation

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed All-Star closer Edwin Díaz on the 15-day injured list for the second time in 2026, this time with inflammation on the right side of his neck. Díaz had already missed three months earlier this season after elbow surgery to remove loose bodies. Since returning, he has posted an 11.85 ERA and allowed nine runs across just six appearances, recording three blown saves. Manager Dave Roberts said Díaz is expected to return this season and is headed back to Los Angeles for further evaluation.

Source updated - 2026-08-18

Cubs Walk-Off Win Over White Sox — PCA Joins 30-30 Club

PCA Walk-Off HR Seals Back-to-Back 30-30 Season

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a leadoff home run in the first inning and a two-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th inning, giving the Chicago Cubs a 7-5 extra-innings win over the crosstown rival Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field. The walk-off blast was his 30th homer of the season and his first career walk-off home run. Combined with his 31st stolen base, Crow-Armstrong became the first Cubs player ever to post back-to-back 30-30 seasons. The Cubs also notched their MLB-leading 12th walk-off win of the season.

Source updated - 2026-08-17

Cubs Fan Appears to Push Woman for Pete Crow-Armstrong Home Run Ball

Wrigley Fan Incident Goes Viral After Home Run Ball Scramble

A viral moment emerged from Sunday's Cubs-Cardinals series finale at Wrigley Field on August 17 when a Cubs fan appeared to push a woman aside to claim a home run ball hit by Pete Crow-Armstrong — a two-run shot in the third inning with Chicago trailing 3-0. The broadcast captured the scramble in the stands, and the clip spread widely on social media, drawing broad criticism of the fan from the MLB community. The Cubs went on to lose the game. The incident was covered by multiple national outlets including AOL Sports and has continued to generate reaction through August 18.

Source updated - 2026-08-17

Orioles 10 Rays 2 — Seven-Run Sixth Inning Propels Wild-Card Push

Orioles Erupt in 7-Run 6th to Top AL-Leading Rays

The Baltimore Orioles defeated the AL-leading Tampa Bay Rays 10-2 on August 16 at Tropicana Field, winning their third straight game in the series. Colton Cowser hit a two-run homer, Christian Encarnacion-Strand delivered a three-run double, and Jackson Holliday drove in three runs, all within a seven-run sixth inning. Starter Trevor Rogers allowed just two runs over six innings. The victory moved the Orioles — who had traded away Adley Rutschman and others at the deadline — into an AL wild-card playoff position. Baltimore can complete a four-game sweep on Monday.

Source updated - 2026-08-16

Brewers Beat Dodgers 6-2; Henderson Posts Career-Best Start

Henderson 7 IP 1 ER Clinches Season Series vs Dodgers

Logan Henderson allowed one run over a career-high seven innings, striking out six on 93 pitches to outpitch Tarik Skubal as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 at Dodger Stadium. The win gave the Brewers three of four in the series and clinched the season series 4-3. Jake Bauers went 4-for-4 with two RBI in support. The result moved Milwaukee to MLB's best record at 77-48, three games clear of Los Angeles in the race for the NL's top seed.

Source updated - 2026-08-17

Brewers 6 Dodgers 2 — Henderson Dominates to Take Series

Henderson's 7-Inning Start Lifts Brewers Over Dodgers

Logan Henderson allowed one run on three hits over seven innings — the longest start of his two-year career — as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 on August 16. Jake Bauers went 4-for-4 with two RBIs, and the Brewers took three of four games in the series matchup between division leaders. The win extended Milwaukee's lead over Los Angeles to three games in the race for the National League's best record, and the Brewers also claimed the season-series tiebreaker over the Dodgers.

Source updated - 2026-08-16

Joshua Báez Hits 3 HRs in First 3 MLB At-Bats

Báez Sets All-Time MLB Debut Record with 3 HRs

Joshua Báez became the first player in MLB history to hit a home run in each of his first three career at-bats, powering the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-4 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 15. The 23-year-old, called up from Triple-A Memphis on the eve of the game, went 3-for-4 with five RBIs. His first home run traveled an estimated 449 feet on the first pitch he saw, and he followed with two more off the same pitcher. Cubs manager Craig Counsell acknowledged that Báez 'hit three different pitches for home runs.'

Source updated - 2026-08-15

Mets Rally from 4-3 Deficit for Walk-Off Win Over Nationals

Lindor Walk-Off Single Completes Mets 9th-Inning Comeback

Francisco Lindor's RBI single in the ninth inning capped a two-run comeback rally and lifted the New York Mets to a 5-4 walk-off win over the Washington Nationals at Citi Field on August 15. The Mets trailed 4-3 entering the ninth before Brett Baty worked a leadoff walk and Francisco Alvarez hit a game-tying double. Lindor then lined a single over the drawn-in right fielder to score the winning run, his team's sixth walk-off win of the season. Reliever Jefry Yan threw 1 2/3 perfect innings to earn the win.

Source updated - 2026-08-15

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Placed on 7-Day Concussion IL

Blue Jays Star Guerrero Jr. Enters Concussion Protocol

The Toronto Blue Jays placed six-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on the seven-day concussion injured list on August 15 after he failed concussion protocol testing. Guerrero suffered the head injury on August 14 during a chaotic play at third base in which Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr.'s knee struck his head; Guerrero's helmet was dislodged and he appeared dazed after scoring. Manager John Schneider said symptoms had not improved overnight and the decision to place him on the IL 'checked enough boxes.' The Blue Jays selected outfielder Daz Cameron from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move.

Source updated - 2026-08-15

MLB Field of Dreams Game: Phillies 7 Twins 1

Schwarber hits two HRs in Field of Dreams return

Major League Baseball returned to Dyersville Iowa for the first time since 2022 as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Minnesota Twins 7–1 in a regular-season game at the newly renovated Field of Dreams stadium seating up to 8000 fans. Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs including a leadoff shot to open the scoring and Aaron Nola struck out nine batters over five innings allowing just one run. The Phillies collected 12 hits and three home runs in total while the Twins went 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position stranding nine. The result carries playoff implications as both clubs were competing for postseason spots.

Source updated - 2026-08-13

Cade Cavalli Carries No-Hit Bid into Seventh in 7-0 Win

Cavalli Strikes Out 10 in One-Hitter vs. Cubs

Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and allowed just one hit across eight scoreless innings as the Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0. Cavalli retired the first 15 batters before walking Dansby Swanson in the sixth; Michael Busch broke up the no-hitter with a bloop single to left with two outs in the seventh. He struck out 10 and set career highs in innings pitched (8) and pitches thrown (103). The win prevented a three-game sweep and would have been the first Nationals no-hitter since Max Scherzer in 2015.

Source updated - 2026-08-13

Rays Complete Historic 9-0 West Coast Trip

Rays Go 9-0 on West Coast Trip

The Tampa Bay Rays (74-46) became only the second East Coast team in MLB history to finish a West Coast road trip with a perfect 9-0 record, beating the Athletics 8-4 in West Sacramento. They swept three-game series at Colorado and Seattle before outscoring the Athletics 30 runs across three games. Liam Hicks went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer (his 16th) and Drew Rasmussen earned his 12th win of the season (5th straight start). Tampa Bay joins the 1977 Boston Red Sox as the only East Coast teams to accomplish this feat, and matched the longest road winning streak in franchise history.

Source updated - 2026-08-12

Alex Bregman Hits Three Home Runs in Career-First Performance

Bregman Hits 3 HRs and 7 RBIs for Cubs

Alex Bregman hit three home runs and drove in a career-high seven runs to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 12-6 win over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. It was the first three-homer game of Bregman's career, making him the 29th player in Cubs history to accomplish the feat — the 44th such game overall in franchise history. He also became the first Cub to combine at least two walks with three home runs in a single game. Dansby Swanson homered and drove in a run as the Cubs won their eighth of nine games.

Source updated - 2026-08-13

Dodgers Rally Past Royals 5-4 in Extra Innings

Dodgers Edge Royals 5-4 in Extra Innings

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-4 in extra innings on August 11, the second game of a series at Dodger Stadium. The Royals led 4-3 heading into the bottom of the eighth inning before the Dodgers tied it on a Mookie Betts plate appearance in the eighth, then won in the tenth. The back-and-forth contest was the Dodgers' second straight win over Kansas City to open their seven-game homestand, helping Los Angeles claw back toward the NL Wild Card positions following a stretch in which they had won only two of ten games.

Source updated - 2026-08-11

Astros Rally from Final Strike to Beat Giants 6-3 in 10 Innings

Astros Survive Final Strike to Beat Giants 6-3

The Houston Astros trailed by one run with two outs and an 0-2 count in the ninth inning at Oracle Park, facing a 92% Giants win probability. Cam Smith hit a tying RBI single off closer Dylan Smith to force extra innings. In the 10th, Jeremy Peña snapped an 0-for-24 slump with a go-ahead RBI single and Isaac Paredes added a two-run double, completing a 6-3 Astros win. Josh Hader worked two perfect innings for the victory. The win kept the Astros a half-game ahead of the Rangers in the AL West at 61-59.

Source updated - 2026-08-10

Skubal Makes Dodger Stadium Debut in 6-5 Comeback Win

Skubal Debuts at Dodger Stadium in 6-5 Comeback

Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal made his Dodger Stadium debut on August 10, pitching five innings and striking out six against the Kansas City Royals in a 6-5 comeback victory. The Dodgers trailed 3-0 after Jac Caglianone's two-run homer in the third inning before rallying, with Max Muncy delivering a bases-clearing double in the sixth and Freddie Freeman hitting a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh. Shohei Ohtani scored the decisive run as the Dodgers won only their second game in 10, snapping a rough stretch since the Skubal trade from Detroit. It was the first regular-season game Skubal ever pitched at Dodger Stadium.

Source updated - 2026-08-11

Rangers Walk Off Angels in 10th Inning 4-1

Nimmo and Burger Singles Lift Rangers Over Angels 4-1

Tied 1-1 entering the 10th inning in Anaheim, Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo delivered a go-ahead RBI single and Jake Burger added another RBI single one batter later to score three runs and take a 4-1 lead. The Rangers held on for the final score of 4-1, snapping a five-game road losing streak. Mike Trout hit his 20th home run of the season for the Angels in a losing effort. Patrick Gray earned the win and J. Latz recorded his 23rd save.

Source updated - 2026-08-10

Jacob Wilson Sets MLB All-Time Shortstop Errorless Record

Jacob Wilson breaks SS errorless-games record at 111

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson played his 111th consecutive errorless game at Fenway Park on August 9 2026, breaking the MLB all-time record for shortstops previously held by Baltimore's Mike Bordick (110 games in 2002). Wilson's streak dates to July 6 2025. The record came in a 4-3 Athletics comeback win over the Red Sox, in which Max Muncy hit a tiebreaking RBI double off the Green Monster against closer Aroldis Chapman in the ninth inning. The victory also ended the Athletics' 12-series losing streak.

Source updated - 2026-08-09

Mets Rout Pirates 11-1 Behind Bichette's 5-for-5 and Manaea's 11 Strikeouts

Bichette goes 5-for-5 and Manaea fans 11 in Mets' 11-1 win

The New York Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 at PNC Park on August 9 2026 in the series finale. Bo Bichette went 5 for 5 with a three-run double and scored three times, while Luis Robert Jr. homered and drove in four runs. Starting pitcher Sean Manaea pitched seven strong innings and struck out 11 batters, the most by any New York Mets starter in the 2026 season. The win gave the Mets two out of three in the series.

Source updated - 2026-08-09

Jake McCarthy Posts Rare Live-Ball Era Stat Line in Rockies Win

McCarthy Sets Live-Ball Era Multi-Category Record

Jake McCarthy went 4-for-5 with two home runs, three RBIs, four runs scored, and two stolen bases as the Colorado Rockies defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-5. McCarthy became only the second player in the live-ball era (since 1920) to record at least four hits, four runs, three RBIs, two home runs, and two stolen bases in a single game — joining Shohei Ohtani, who did so on Sept. 19, 2024. Both of McCarthy's home runs came on the first pitch of his at-bat. The Rockies snapped a four-game losing streak with the win.

Source updated - 2026-08-08

Ohtani Walk-Off Single Ends Dodgers Seven-Game Losing Streak

Ohtani Walk-Off Ends Dodgers Slump at 7 Games

Shohei Ohtani delivered a go-ahead walk-off infield single in the 10th inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. The Dodgers trailed 1-1 after Edwin Diaz blew a save for the second straight game in the ninth, with Geraldo Perdomo and Corbin Carroll hitting back-to-back triples to tie it. In the 10th, Ohtani's grounder eluded a diving first baseman Tim Tawa to plate the winning run. Jack Dreyer earned his first save of the season.

Source updated - 2026-08-08

Sandy Alcantara Breaks Marlins Career Innings Pitched Record

Alcantara sets Marlins all-time innings pitched record in shutout

Sandy Alcantara broke the Miami Marlins all-time franchise record for career innings pitched during a 7-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels at loanDepot park on August 8 2026. Alcantara surpassed Ricky Nolasco's mark of 1225⅔ innings when he struck out Josh Lowe in the third inning, reaching 1226⅓ frames. He pitched seven scoreless innings allowing three hits with eight strikeouts in a dominant outing. This was the third Marlins franchise record Alcantara set in 2026, having already passed Nolasco for all-time strikeouts and quality starts earlier in the season.

Source updated - 2026-08-09

Sandy Alcantara Becomes Marlins All-Time Innings Pitched Leader

Alcantara Sets Marlins Franchise Innings Record

Sandy Alcantara surpassed Ricky Nolasco's franchise mark of 1,225.2 innings to become the Miami Marlins' all-time leader in career innings pitched, reaching 1,226 innings during a third-inning strikeout against the Angels. Alcantara (13-6) pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing three hits and one walk while striking out eight, leading Miami to a 7-0 shutout win over the Los Angeles Angels. He is also the Marlins' all-time strikeouts leader with 1,048. The win snapped Miami's four-game losing streak.

Source updated - 2026-08-08

Payton Tolle 14 Ks Power Red Sox to 9th Straight Win

Tolle Fans 14 in Red Sox 13-1 Win

Rookie left-hander Payton Tolle set a career high with 14 strikeouts in six innings against the Athletics on August 7 at Fenway Park, allowing just one run on two hits with zero walks on 84 pitches. The Red Sox won 13-1, extending their winning streak to nine games. Boston recorded their 27th win in their last 30 games, making them just the 10th team to go 27-3 or better in a 30-game stretch since 1900. Tolle's 14 strikeouts are the most by a Red Sox pitcher under age 23 since Roger Clemens struck out 20 in 1986, and he became the first pitcher in franchise history to record at least 14 Ks in fewer than seven innings.

Source updated - 2026-08-07

Waldschmidt Walk-Off HR Extends Dodgers Losing Streak to Seven

Waldschmidt Walk-Off Ends Dodgers' Skid Bid

Ryan Waldschmidt hit a two-run walk-off home run off Edwin Díaz in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Arizona Diamondbacks a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 7 at Chase Field. It was only Waldschmidt's second home run of the season. The Dodgers had clawed back from a hitless first five innings to take a 3-2 lead in the eighth before Díaz walked the leadoff hitter and surrendered the decisive blow. The loss extended Los Angeles's losing streak to seven games — their longest since 2017 — and they have yet to win in the month of August, being outscored 44-23 during the skid.

Source updated - 2026-08-08

Mariners-Tigers Benches Clear with 5 HBPs and 2 Ejections

Mariners-Tigers rivalry boils over with benches clearing

Mariners reliever Gabe Speier hit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres in the eighth inning igniting a bench-clearing incident in Seattle's 4-2 win at T-Mobile Park. Speier and Mariners manager Dan Wilson were both ejected after umpires ruled the hit batter intentional. Starter Bryan Woo had already hit three Tigers batters in seven scoreless innings — a feat not seen in Major League Baseball in four years — ratcheting up tensions throughout the night. A total of five batters were hit between the two clubs. The incident was widely reshared by Jomboy Media and picked up by ESPN SportsCenter adding to an ongoing rivalry sparked by the clubs' 2025 ALDS meeting.

Source updated - 2026-08-06

Red Sox Rally from Deficit to Beat White Sox 12-11 in 13 Innings

Red Sox walk-off single in 13th beats White Sox 12-11

The Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 12-11 in 13 innings at Fenway Park on Thursday night in a game that lasted more than four hours. Caleb Durbin lined a walk-off single to center field off Erick Fedde in the 13th inning to score Nick Sogard with the winning run. The final score was 12-11. The win moved Boston to 63-51 on the season.

Source updated - 2026-08-06

Ronald Acuña Jr. Hits Two Home Runs in Braves Win Over Marlins

Acuña Jr. hits two HRs as Braves beat Marlins 4-1

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit two home runs including one aided by a Miami fielding error as the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 4-1 on August 6. Matt Olson also added a home run in the victory. The win moved the Braves to 70-45 on the season one of the best records in baseball. The Braves completed a three-game sweep of the Marlins.

Source updated - 2026-08-06

Pete Crow-Armstrong Two-Homer Game Seals Cubs Sweep of Dodgers

Crow-Armstrong Two Homers Cubs Sweep Dodgers

Pete Crow-Armstrong went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI as the Chicago Cubs completed a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 7-6 win on August 5. The Dodgers trailed 7-1 before mounting a five-run eighth inning featuring homers from Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani to make it 7-6, but Jacob Webb held on for his sixth save. The win improved the Cubs to 32-15 since June 11, tightening their hold on first place in the NL wild-card standings. The two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers dropped six straight games for the first time since July 2025.

Source updated - 2026-08-05

Angel Genao Becomes First Cleveland Player with 4 Hits in MLB Debut

Genao 4-Hit MLB Debut First in Cleveland History

Infielder Angel Genao went 4-for-5 with four singles and an RBI in his major league debut for the Cleveland Guardians against the New York Mets on August 5, becoming the first player in the franchise's 125-year history to record four hits in an initial game. He also delivered a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning to give Cleveland a 5-4 lead, though the Mets rallied to win 6-5 in 10 innings. Genao is the 22nd player since 1900 with four or more hits in a debut and the second such player in the 2026 season. The Guardians called up the No. 2-ranked prospect in their system from Triple-A Columbus ahead of the stretch run.

Source updated - 2026-08-06

Matt Olson Breaks Tie with Stan Musial for 8th-Longest Consecutive Games Streak

Olson Passes Musial in Consecutive Games List

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson appeared in his 896th consecutive MLB game on August 5 against the Miami Marlins, surpassing Stan Musial outright for the eighth-longest consecutive games streak in major league history. The Braves won the game 4-1 on Bryce Elder's one-hit performance over seven innings. Olson's next historical target is Joe Sewell, who played 1,103 consecutive games. The streak has been ongoing since Olson joined Atlanta ahead of the 2022 season without a single absence.

Source updated - 2026-08-05

Aaron Judge Rib Fracture — Still Weeks Away from Return

Aaron Judge Remains Weeks Away from Yankees Return

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, a three-time AL MVP, has not played since May 31 due to a stress fracture in his right first rib. As of August 5–11, Judge was cleared only for outdoor running and light upper-body resistance work, with no baseball activities authorized. Yankees manager Aaron Boone and GM Brian Cashman confirmed growing optimism for a late-August or early-September return, though Cashman declined to rule out the possibility Judge could miss the remainder of the 2026 season. The injury has coincided with New York going 28-27 without Judge, leaving the team in a tight AL East race against the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox.

Source updated - 2026-08-11

Fernando Tatis Jr. Hits 465-Foot Homer vs Diamondbacks

Tatis 465-ft blast only player with two 465ft HRs in 2026

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a 465-foot solo home run off Kevin Ginkel of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the ninth inning on August 5 at exit velocity of 114.7 mph. The homer was his ninth of the season and made him the only player in MLB in 2026 with multiple home runs of 465 feet or more. San Diego lost the game 10-4. The blast came amid a season in which Tatis is on pace for his fewest home runs in any full campaign.

Source updated - 2026-08-06

Tarik Skubal Makes Dodgers Debut in 5-1 Loss to Cubs

Skubal Loses Dodgers Debut to Cubs 5-1

Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal made his Los Angeles Dodgers debut at Wrigley Field on August 4, pitching six innings and allowing two earned runs on four hits while striking out six. Despite a quality start — including a 99.3 mph fastball and a 30% whiff rate — the Dodgers fell 5-1 to the Chicago Cubs, extending LA's losing streak to five games. Dansby Swanson homered in the third and Nico Hoerner added an infield RBI in the sixth to give Chicago the margin. The Cubs won behind starter Javier Assad, who outpitched one of baseball's premier arms on the night.

Source updated - 2026-08-04

Luis Arraez Goes 2-for-4 with 2 RBI in Phillies Debut

Arraez Impresses in Phillies Debut — 5-0 Win

Three-time batting champion and four-time All-Star Luis Arraez delivered immediately in his Philadelphia Phillies debut on August 4, going 2-for-4 with two RBI — a first-inning single and a third-inning double — as the Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 5-0. Jesus Luzardo pitched eight innings of four-hit shutout ball to complement Arraez's contribution. Arraez received a standing ovation from Citizens Bank Park fans and boosted his NL-best batting average to .325. The win was Philadelphia's fourth straight, strengthening their two-game cushion in the NL wild-card race.

Source updated - 2026-08-04

Burleson Hits 3 HRs as Cardinals Outslug Yankees 13-7

Burleson 3 HRs Power Cardinals Past Yankees

Alec Burleson hit three two-run homers off three different pitchers as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Yankees 13-7 at Yankee Stadium on August 3. Burleson's final blast — a 418-foot drive into the second deck in right field — capped a seven-run eighth inning that erased a 7-6 deficit. The Cardinals had led 6-0 before the Yankees stormed back, making the eventual comeback all the more notable. Burleson became the first Cardinals first baseman with a three-homer game since Paul Goldschmidt in 2023, and the first visiting player to accomplish the feat at the current Yankee Stadium since May 2023. Nathan Church added a go-ahead three-run homer and Jimmy Crooks also went deep in the eighth.

Source updated - 2026-08-03

Yankees Call Up Top Prospect George Lombard Jr. Sending Down Anthony Volpe

Yankees Promote Lombard Jr. for MLB Debut

The New York Yankees announced late Monday night that they are calling up 21-year-old shortstop George Lombard Jr. — their No. 1 prospect — for his MLB debut, while optioning Anthony Volpe and Jasson Dominguez to Triple-A. Lombard was batting .268 with an .845 OPS at Triple-A, and had surged to a 1.081 OPS in 65 plate appearances since returning from a finger sprain. The move came just hours after the MLB trade deadline, signaling the Yankees' urgency with their Wild Card lead shrunk to two games. Lombard is expected to start at shortstop on Tuesday night against the Cardinals. The Yankees also optioned reliever Angel Chivilli and acquired outfielder Heliot Ramos from the Giants in a deadline trade.

Source updated - 2026-08-04

Red Sox Sweep Dodgers with Rafaela 4-HR Series

Rafaela 4 HRs as Red Sox sweep Dodgers

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on August 2 to complete a three-game sweep at Dodger Stadium. Ceddanne Rafaela homered for the third consecutive game and finished the series 7-for-14 with four home runs and five RBIs. Masataka Yoshida and Wilyer Abreu also homered in the same inning as Rafaela in the third. Jake Bennett (7-4) allowed three runs in 5.2 innings to earn the win. Boston moved to 23-3 since July 3 with their fifth straight victory.

Source updated - 2026-08-02

Red Sox Complete First-Ever Road Sweep of Dodgers in Franchise History

Red Sox Sweep Dodgers 8-4 for Franchise First

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium to complete a three-game sweep — the first time in franchise history Boston swept Los Angeles on the road. Ceddanne Rafaela homered for the third consecutive game and totaled four home runs in the series. Boston outscored the Dodgers 6-1 over the final six innings after trailing 3-2. The Red Sox improved to a franchise-best 28-5 since June 25, including winning 14 consecutive games against teams above .500. Starter Jake Bennett earned the win against Dodgers starter Emmet Sheehan.

Source updated - 2026-08-03

Dodgers Acquire Two-Time Cy Young Winner Tarik Skubal

Dodgers trade for two-time Cy Young winner Skubal

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers ahead of the August 3 trade deadline. The Dodgers sent outfield prospect Zyhir Hope and right-handers River Ryan and Brady Smith to Detroit. Skubal gives Los Angeles a fifth premier starter for October alongside Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Blake Snell. The move was completed the same day Los Angeles was swept by the Boston Red Sox. ESPN graded the Dodgers an A in the deal.

Source updated - 2026-08-02

Red Sox Edge Dodgers 3-2 in August 1 Night Game

Red Sox Beat Dodgers 3-2 to Go 22-4 in July

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 at Dodger Stadium on August 1 in the second game of a three-game series. Andruw Monasterio led off the eighth with a ground-rule double and scored the go-ahead run on Connor Wong's double-play grounder. The Red Sox improved to 22-4 since the start of July and 13-3 since the All-Star break. Boston has won four straight games including the first two of this series against Los Angeles.

Source updated - 2026-08-01

Dodgers Acquire Tarik Skubal From Tigers at Trade Deadline

Dodgers Land Two-Time Cy Young Winner Skubal in Deadline Trade

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers on the night of August 1. The deal sends outfield prospect Zyhir Hope and pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith to Detroit. Skubal posted a 2.79 ERA and 0.91 WHIP in 16 starts in 2026 before the trade. The move is a rental as Skubal is set to become a free agent after this season and is expected to command one of the largest pitching contracts in MLB history.

Source updated - 2026-08-02

Max Clark Three-Hit MLB Debut Tigers 13-1 Athletics

Clark Goes 3-for-4 in MLB Debut

Detroit Tigers top prospect Max Clark made his Major League debut on July 31 against the Athletics in West Sacramento, going 3-for-4 with a walk, two doubles, one RBI, and two runs scored in a 13-1 Tigers win. Clark, the No. 13 overall prospect per MLB Pipeline and the third overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, drew a walk in his first plate appearance before collecting a single, then delivered an RBI double as part of a seven-run eighth inning. Manager A.J. Hinch had praised Clark's Triple-A performance heading into the call-up, noting he had one of the most impressive Julys in Toledo. The debut was watched by roughly 12 family members who made the trip to Sutter Health Park.

Source updated - 2026-08-01

Red Sox Comeback Win Over Dodgers 9-4 on Rafaela HR

Rafaela HR Fuels Red Sox 9-4 Comeback Over Dodgers

The Boston Red Sox trailed the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 after Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning, but rallied for a five-run seventh to win 9-4 at Dodger Stadium on July 31. Ceddanne Rafaela sparked the comeback with a go-ahead two-run homer to left field, his 12th of the season, and Andruw Monasterio added a two-run double to extend the lead to 8-4. Rafaela finished 3-for-5 with a stolen base and two runs scored, capping a stellar July in which he hit .303 with five home runs and 19 RBI over 25 games. Brayan Bello tossed the final four innings to secure the win, and the victory closed out what was described as the most successful month in Red Sox franchise history.

Source updated - 2026-08-01

Twins Beat Mariners 5-3 on Royce Lewis Tying HR

Lewis Tying HR Powers Twins Past Mariners 5-3

The Minnesota Twins defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on July 31 with Royce Lewis delivering a tying home run in the seventh inning to level the score before Luke Keaschall added a go-ahead double to put Minnesota ahead for good. The win extended the Twins' run of strong play entering the trade deadline stretch. Seattle had led heading into the seventh but could not hold the advantage as the Twins' late-inning offense proved the difference.

Source updated - 2026-07-31

Cubs 4-2 Cardinals in 10 Innings

Bregman Powers Cubs Past Cards in Extras

Alex Bregman delivered a go-ahead RBI double in the 10th inning on July 30 to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis. Bregman went 9-for-18 across the series with six doubles a home run and three RBI as Chicago took three of four. In the 10th Ian Happ added a second RBI double off Luis Gastelum to extend the lead to 4-2. Jacob Webb (4-2) earned the win in relief and Aaron Civale recorded his first save of the season. Chicago improved to 9-6 in extra-inning games this season.

Source updated - 2026-07-30

White Sox Hand Yankees Second Straight Extra-Inning Loss

White Sox Beat Yankees in Extra Innings Again

The Chicago White Sox defeated the New York Yankees in extra innings on July 30 at Rate Field in Chicago — the second consecutive extra-inning loss for New York in the same series. The Yankees had led 4-0 with Cam Schlittler cruising on the mound before the game slipped away in a collapse reminiscent of the night before. Jasson Dominguez was photographed sliding into third base in the 11th inning but the rally came up short for New York. The back-to-back extra-inning defeats stretched the Yankees' poor record in games beyond nine innings and left the bullpen with little rest heading into the next series.

Source updated - 2026-07-31

Orioles Rally from 7-0 Down to Beat Tigers 10-9 in 12 Innings

Orioles Complete 7-Run Comeback in 12 Innings

The Baltimore Orioles trailed 7-0 through six innings at Comerica Park on July 29 but mounted a historic rally against the Detroit Tigers, winning 10-9 in 12 innings. Baltimore scored five runs in the seventh and two in the eighth to force extra innings. Colton Cowser delivered the go-ahead two-out RBI single in the 12th, with Jackson Holliday driving in three runs overall. The win is the Orioles' largest comeback since a nine-run deficit erased in 2009, and only the third time since 2020 a team overcame a 7-plus run deficit in the sixth inning or later.

Source updated - 2026-07-29

Tigers Confirm Tarik Skubal Trade Incoming Before Aug. 3 Deadline

Tigers Confirm Skubal Trade Imminent Before Deadline

ESPN's Jeff Passan reported on July 29 that the Detroit Tigers will trade two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal, with the team set to engage interested clubs within days of the August 3 trade deadline. Skubal recorded his 1,000th career strikeout in his final start against Baltimore, finishing 6.2 innings with six strikeouts and three runs allowed while leaving with a 7-0 lead that the Tigers ultimately blew. The Dodgers and Brewers are reported as the frontrunners, with teams needing strong prospect packages to compete. The announcement comes hours after the Tigers lost a 12-inning game that likely sealed the decision to sell.

Source updated - 2026-07-29

Dominic Canzone Homers Twice as Mariners Beat Defending Champion Dodgers 7-6

Canzone 2 HRs Power Mariners Past Dodgers 7-6

Dominic Canzone hit two home runs — including a go-ahead two-run shot 414 feet in the eighth inning — as the Seattle Mariners defeated the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6 at Dodger Stadium on July 28. Seattle hit a season-high five home runs total, with Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodríguez, and Rob Refsnyder also going deep. The win ended a 12-game losing streak for the Mariners against the Dodgers dating back to 2021. Andrés Muñoz held on in the ninth for his 19th save despite a late Dodgers threat.

Source updated - 2026-07-29

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Exits Blue Jays Game with Hamstring Tightness

Guerrero Jr. Leaves vs Nationals with Hamstring Injury

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was removed from Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals after three innings with right hamstring tightness, appearing to sustain the injury while running the bases. The Blue Jays lost the game 8-6, with starter Shane Bieber also lasting only two-thirds of an inning after issuing six walks. Guerrero — in the first year of his 14-year, $500 million contract — was set to be reevaluated Wednesday; severity was initially unknown. His exit compounds a difficult 2026 season in which he has just six home runs and a .700 OPS.

Source updated - 2026-07-29

Marlins Walk Off Phillies to End 12-Game Losing Streak

Marlins End Franchise-Record Losing Streak 8-7

The Miami Marlins ended their franchise-record 12-game losing streak with an 8-7 walk-off win over the Philadelphia Phillies at loanDepot park on July 27. Griffin Conine delivered the decisive line-drive single to right field in the ninth inning, scoring Heriberto Hernández to complete a three-run rally off closer Jhoan Duran. Phillies ace Zack Wheeler was knocked out after just three innings, his shortest outing in four years. The win kept the Marlins from becoming the first MLB team to lose 13 straight since the 2024 White Sox.

Source updated - 2026-07-28

Rafaela First Career Grand Slam Lifts Red Sox Past Athletics

Rafaela Career-First Slam Beats A's 4-2

Ceddanne Rafaela hit his first career major league grand slam with two outs in the top of the sixth inning to give the Boston Red Sox all four of their runs in a 4-2 victory over the Athletics in West Sacramento. The Red Sox were held hitless through five innings before Connor Wong doubled to open the sixth, setting the stage for Rafaela's decisive blow off reliever Jose Suarez. Payton Tolle struck out seven in 5.1 innings for the win, and Aroldis Chapman recorded his 25th save in 27 opportunities after working out of a ninth-inning jam. The win moved Boston to 18 victories in their last 20 games, extending one of the hottest runs in baseball following their recent franchise-record 15-game winning streak.

Source updated - 2026-07-27

Francisco Lindor Drives in 6 as Mets Rout First-Place Braves 14-3

Lindor 2 HRs and Triple in Mets 14-3 Blowout

Francisco Lindor homered twice and tripled off the center field wall, driving in six runs as the last-place New York Mets defeated the first-place Atlanta Braves 14-3 at Citi Field on July 27. Marcus Semien and Tyrone Taylor each added home runs for the second straight day, and the Mets matched a season-high with 19 hits. Rookie starter Zac Thornton allowed three runs in 6.1 innings to earn the win. The victory was New York's second straight against a first-place opponent after beating the Dodgers 8-3 the previous day.

Source updated - 2026-07-28

Beltrán Jones Kent Inducted at 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame

Beltrán Jones Kent enter Baseball Hall of Fame

Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, and Jeff Kent were formally inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on July 26 in Cooperstown, N.Y., before an estimated crowd of 12,000 fans. The ceremony drew 57 other Hall of Famers to the stage, creating the largest such gathering in the event's history. Jones became the first player from Curaçao to be inducted, while Beltrán became the sixth Puerto Rican inductee. Beltrán retired with 2,725 hits, 435 home runs, and 312 stolen bases, placing him among only five players with 400 HR and 300 stolen bases.

Source updated - 2026-07-26

Mike Trout 4-Hit Game Powers Angels Past Giants 4-3

Trout goes 4-for-4 in Angels 4-3 win over Giants

Mike Trout went 4-for-4 with a double and three singles in Los Angeles's 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants, his first four-hit game since April 26, 2021 — a span of over five years. The performance moved Trout past Tim Salmon for second on the Angels' all-time doubles list with his 340th double, and placed him fourth on the franchise's all-time singles list with 1,014. Jorge Soler and Jo Adell each hit fourth-inning home runs, and starter José Soriano earned the win allowing only an unearned run in five innings. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for Los Angeles and prevented a series sweep.

Source updated - 2026-07-26

Beavers Walk-Off Single Lifts Orioles Over Braves

Beavers Walk-Off Single Gives Orioles 3-2 Win

Dylan Beavers singled home Jackson Holliday with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Baltimore Orioles a 3-2 walk-off win over the Atlanta Braves at Camden Yards on Saturday night. It was Beavers' third career walk-off hit in less than one year at the major league level, all for the Orioles. Holliday had doubled with one out off Didier Fuentes and moved to third on Colton Cowser's flyout before Beavers pulled a 100.1 mph fastball past a diving Ozzie Albies. The win drew 37,883 fans and was the Orioles' fourth walk-off of the year, keeping them 2.5 games from the final AL playoff spot.

Source updated - 2026-07-25

Hunter Brown 7 Shutout Innings Powers Astros to 5th Straight Win

Brown 7 Shutout IP Leads Astros Past White Sox 4-1

Hunter Brown pitched seven shutout innings of two-hit ball for the Houston Astros in a 4-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night, extending Houston's winning streak to five games. Brown did not walk a batter and struck out seven, retiring 12 consecutive batters from the fourth through seventh innings. Isaac Paredes drove in three runs with two singles, and Jeremy Peña went 3-for-4 with two runs scored. Brown improved to 2-1 in his seventh start since returning from 11 weeks on the injured list with a right shoulder strain.

Source updated - 2026-07-25

Devers Walk-Off Powers Giants Past Angels in 10th

Devers Homers and Walks Off Giants to 7-6 Win

Rafael Devers homered in his first at-bat for his 21st of the season and then delivered a walk-off two-run single in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the San Francisco Giants over the Los Angeles Angels 7-6 at Oracle Park. Casey Schmitt also homered and Luis Arraez contributed two hits as the Giants rallied after blowing leads of 5-1 and 6-4. Grant McCray's 94-mph throw from center to cut down the free baserunner in the top of the 10th proved decisive. The win snapped a five-game Giants losing streak and ended with a sold-out crowd celebrating.

Source updated - 2026-07-25

Okamoto 23rd HR Breaks Ohtani Japanese-Rookie Record

Okamoto Breaks Ohtani's Japanese-Rookie HR Record

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto hit his 23rd home run of the season on Friday night at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox, a 408-foot three-run blast to dead center field in the seventh inning, breaking Shohei Ohtani's all-time MLB record for home runs by a Japanese-born rookie in a single season. Ohtani had held the mark with 22 homers in 2018. Okamoto entered the game on an 0-for-22 skid but cracked two extra-base hits. The Blue Jays lost 6-4, but Okamoto's milestone stands as the record regardless of the game outcome. He has 23 home runs and 65 RBIs across 412 plate appearances in his debut MLB season.

Source updated - 2026-07-25

Okamoto Breaks Ohtani Japanese-Born Rookie HR Record

Okamoto's 23rd HR Sets New Japanese Rookie MLB Record

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto hit his 23rd home run of the 2026 season at Fenway Park on Friday, surpassing Shohei Ohtani's previous mark of 22 to become the all-time home run leader among Japanese-born rookies in MLB history. The 408-foot blast to dead center came off reliever Greg Weissert and briefly cut Boston's lead to one in the seventh inning; Boston held on to win the game. Okamoto, 30, leads the Blue Jays with 65 RBI on the season. The Blue Jays signed him to a four-year $60 million deal last offseason after 11 seasons with the Yomiuri Giants.

Source updated - 2026-07-25

Schlittler Strikes Out 12 in Yankees 1-0 Shutout of Phillies

Schlittler 12 K Gem Blanks Phillies 1-0

Yankees starter Cam Schlittler struck out 12 Phillies batters in 7⅓ shutout innings, allowing only three hits and no walks in a 1-0 New York victory at Citizens Bank Park. Paul Goldschmidt's solo home run in the fourth inning was the game's only run, and closer David Bednar recorded his 19th save to seal the win. Schlittler improved to 10-6 with a 2.07 ERA and now leads the American League with 157 strikeouts on the season. Philadelphia starter Jesús Luzardo absorbed a tough-luck loss despite throwing seven innings of one-run ball.

Source updated - 2026-07-24

James Outman Three-Run Homer Powers Tigers Past Royals

Outman Homer Lifts Tigers 4-3

James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning to erase a deficit and give the Detroit Tigers the lead over the Kansas City Royals. Dillon Dingler then added a tiebreaking double in the eighth to extend the margin. The Tigers held on to win 4-3 in the series opener at Comerica Park before 35-548 fans. The surging Tigers took a 1-0 series lead against Kansas City.

Source updated - 2026-07-23

Red Sox 15-Game Win Streak Tied and Ended in One Day

Red Sox tie 80-year franchise win streak then lose

The Boston Red Sox matched their franchise record of 15 consecutive wins — last set by the 1946 American League champions led by Ted Williams — by defeating the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 in the first game of a doubleheader at Fenway Park. Hours later in the nightcap of the same doubleheader the Orioles ended the streak with a 5-1 win behind Kyle Bradish's six innings of one-run ball. The streak had begun July 1 and spanned 19 days across four cities and five opponents. It was the longest active winning streak in MLB since the Cardinals also won 15 straight in September 2021.

Source updated - 2026-07-23

Red Sox 15-Game Win Streak Ties 1946 Franchise Record

Red Sox Tie Franchise Record with 15 Straight Wins

The Boston Red Sox tied a franchise record set in 1946 by winning 15 consecutive games — the eighth winning streak of 15 or more in MLB since 1961 and the first since the Cardinals' 17-game run in 2021. The streak transformed Boston from a last-place team at 32-46 into a wild card contender, with the club averaging 5.87 runs per game during the run and allowing only 32 runs across all 15 victories. Key contributors included Willson Contreras, Sonny Gray, Ranger Suarez, and Tsung-Che Cheng, while the team achieved wins across four cities against five different opponents. The streak ended in the second game of a doubleheader against Baltimore on July 22-23, with the Red Sox losing 5-1 after winning the opener 6-3 to tie the record.

Source updated - 2026-07-23

Salvador Perez Ties George Brett for Royals All-Time HR Record

Perez ties Brett at 317 Royals career home runs

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez hit his 317th career home run in the 7th inning against the San Francisco Giants to tie Hall of Famer George Brett for the franchise's all-time record. The 437-foot two-run blast off Landen Roupp landed in the fountains beyond right-center field and triggered a five-run inning that turned a 3-0 deficit into a 5-4 victory. The win completed a three-game sweep of the Giants. Perez reached Brett's record in his 15th MLB season; it took Brett 21 years to accumulate 317 homers as a Royal.

Source updated - 2026-07-22

Shohei Ohtani Throws Bullpen Session Amid Knee Injury Recovery

Ohtani throws 30-pitch bullpen in Philadelphia amid knee recovery

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani threw approximately 30 pitches off a mound at Citizens Bank Park on July 22 — his first bullpen session since receiving an Orthovisc injection in his left knee during the All-Star break. Ohtani had been scratched from a scheduled start that day against the Phillies and removed from the rotation indefinitely due to knee soreness. Pitching coach Mark Prior described the session as similar to a normal between-starts bullpen. No timeline has been given for a return to the Dodgers' starting rotation.

Source updated - 2026-07-23

Bobby Witt Jr. Goes on IL for First Time in Career

Witt placed on 10-day IL with lower back tightness

Kansas City Royals All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 22 due to lower back tightness — the first IL stint of his five-year MLB career. Witt's placement is retroactive to July 21; he had left Monday's game against the Giants in the 5th inning and had not played since. He is batting .279 with 13 home runs and a major-league-leading 30 stolen bases on the season and leads the AL in WAR. His absence further solidifies Kansas City's likely seller status heading into the August 3 trade deadline.

Source updated - 2026-07-22

Pete Crow-Armstrong Sets Statcast-Era Record for Five-Star Catches

PCA Breaks Five-Star Catch Record

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong made his 33rd career five-star catch — a diving grab covering 70 feet in roughly four seconds — surpassing Kevin Kiermaier for the all-time Statcast Era lead. The catch carried a catch probability of 5% or below and came in a Cubs loss to the Tigers. By the week of July 23 he had extended the record to 35 five-star catches. Crow-Armstrong reached the milestone in only 3-244 innings and is converting five-star opportunities at a 71.4% rate — no other qualified player in the Statcast Era has exceeded 50%.

Source updated - 2026-07-23

Angels Walk-Off Win on Adell HBP vs Cardinals

Angels Win on Walk-Off HBP in 3-2 Finish

The Los Angeles Angels defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on July 20 in a walk-off finish when Jo Adell was hit by a pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning to force home the winning run. Adell also led the game offensively with two hits including a solo home run in the first inning and finished with two RBI on the night. The win marked the Angels' second consecutive 3-2 victory over the Cardinals and continues a concerning offensive pattern of scoring three runs or fewer in six straight games. Rookie starter Walbert Ureña is set to face St. Louis in the series finale.

Source updated - 2026-07-21

Boston Red Sox Extend Win Streak to 14 Games

Red Sox Win 14th Straight to Near Franchise Record

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 on July 20 to extend their winning streak to 14 games — the second-longest in franchise history. Caleb Durbin hit a tiebreaking two-out homer over the Green Monster in the eighth inning to snap the Orioles' own season-best seven-game win streak. The Red Sox had been last place in the AL as recently as late June at 37-48 before the run; they now sit 51-48 and hold sole possession of the third AL Wild Card spot. One more win would tie the 1946 Ted Williams-led squad for the longest winning streak in team history at 15 games. Sonny Gray (12-1; 2.48 ERA) and Willson Contreras (3 hits; 2 RBI on the night) have been key drivers throughout the streak.

Source updated - 2026-07-21

Red Sox Extend Win Streak to 14 on Durbin Homer

Durbin Homer Extends Red Sox Streak to 14

Caleb Durbin hit a go-ahead home run over the Green Monster with two outs in the eighth inning to give the Boston Red Sox a 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on July 20. The victory extended Boston's winning streak to 14 games, the second-longest in franchise history dating back 126 years. The streak began when Boston was 37-48 and has moved the club to within four games of the AL East lead. One more win on July 21 would tie the club record set by the 1946 Ted Williams-led squad.

Source updated - 2026-07-21

Yoshinobu Yamamoto First Career Regular-Season Complete Game vs Yankees

Yamamoto Throws First Regular-Season Complete Game

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a complete game in Game 1 of a split doubleheader at Yankee Stadium on July 19, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 8-2 win over the New York Yankees. He allowed four hits and two runs while striking out seven and walking none on 102 pitches, completing all 27 outs himself. It was the first regular-season complete game of his MLB career and the first by a Dodgers pitcher against the Yankees since Jerry Reuss in the 1981 World Series. The win secured a series victory for Los Angeles in a rematch of the 2024 World Series champions.

Source updated - 2026-07-19

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Go-Ahead Homer Denies Dodgers Sweep in DH Game 2

Chisholm Homer Prevents Dodgers Sweep in Doubleheader Finale

Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a tiebreaking solo home run off Evan Phillips in the eighth inning, lifting the New York Yankees to a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the nightcap of a split doubleheader at Yankee Stadium. Five Yankees pitchers combined on a four-hitter and closer David Bednar recorded the final five outs for the save. The Yankees were previously 1-9 in their last 10 home games and successfully split the doubleheader after being shut down by Yamamoto in Game 1. Aaron Judge remained absent from the lineup due to injury.

Source updated - 2026-07-19

Shohei Ohtani Scratched Indefinitely From Pitching Rotation With Knee Issue

Ohtani Pulled From Rotation Indefinitely With Left Knee Issue

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed on July 19 that Shohei Ohtani would not make his scheduled start on Wednesday at Philadelphia and could miss additional pitching starts as his left knee soreness persists. Ohtani first felt discomfort during a June 11 game in Pittsburgh and received an Orthovisc injection in his left knee during the All-Star break. The Dodgers do not have a target return date for his next pitching appearance and describe his absence as lasting 'some time.' Ohtani remains available to hit as a designated hitter, as the landing mechanics of pitching are what aggravate the knee.

Source updated - 2026-07-19

Red Sox Win 12th Straight on Abreu Two-Homer Comeback

Red Sox extend win streak to 12 games on Abreu homers

The Boston Red Sox rallied from a 6-3 deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-6 at Fenway Park on July 18, extending their winning streak to 12 games — tied for the longest by any team this century and their best since June 2006. Wilyer Abreu homered twice, including a go-ahead two-run blast in the seventh inning, becoming the first Red Sox player with consecutive multi-homer games since Mookie Betts in 2016. Aroldis Chapman secured the save in the ninth despite loading the bases. Boston improved to 49-48, moving over .500 for the first time since Opening Day.

Source updated - 2026-07-18

Julio Rodriguez Walk-Off on Return from Concussion IL

Rodriguez walk-off sac fly lifts Mariners over Giants in extras

Julio Rodriguez — activated from the 7-day concussion injured list earlier on July 18 — hit a walk-off sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants at T-Mobile Park. Cole Young delivered the key blow with a three-run home run in the seventh to tie the game at 3-3 after the Mariners had been held to one hit through six innings by Logan Webb. Rodriguez went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts before delivering the decisive hit in his first game back. Jose A. Ferrer earned the win (3-1) with a scoreless 10th.

Source updated - 2026-07-18