MLB news, Saturday, August 1, 2026
19 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Maxx Clark goes 3-for-4 in MLB debut for Detroit Tigers
Maxx Clark reached base three times in four plate appearances in his first major-league game, per the Detroit Tigers' official club account.
Source · Detroit Tigers · X
Astros monthly records show 8-18 April followed by steady climb to .500
Brian McTaggart's month-by-month breakdown shows Houston's brutal April gave way to three straight winning months, leaving the Astros at 81-81 and leading the AL West.
Source · Brian McTaggart · X
Ryan Jeffers hits solo homer as Twins beat reporter flags rising trade value
Ryan Jeffers' solo shot gave Minnesota a 5-3 lead, prompting beat reporter Dan Hayes to note surging rental value — though Hayes believes the Twins are unlikely to move him.
Source · Dan Hayes · X
Luis Arraez exits Giants game with cramping but remains on roster, per Susan Slusser
Giants beat reporter Susan Slusser reports Arraez left a game late due to cramping and remains on the roster; no IL move has been reported.
Source · Susan Slusser · X
Padres are buyers ahead of Monday's trade deadline — the question is what they're buying
San Diego is expected to be active before Monday's deadline, per beat reporter AJ Cassavell; specific targets remain unconfirmed.
Source · AJ Cassavell · X
Bryce Elder's post-All-Star turnaround gives Braves rotation depth
Braves SP Bryce Elder has reportedly turned his performance around since the All-Star break, adding rotation depth as Atlanta approaches Monday's trade deadline, per Mark Bowman.
Source · Mark Bowman · X
Max Clark makes his MLB debut as Tigers rout Athletics 13-1
Tigers outfielder Max Clark debuted in a 13-1 win over the Athletics, per Detroit beat reporter Jason Beck — performance details remain limited.
Source · Jason Beck · X
Will Vest undergoing season-ending surgeries on elbow and hip
Will Vest had elbow stress fracture surgery this week and will need a future hip operation, per the Tigers and The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen, ending his 2025 season.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Shane Drohan led Brewers in July innings as Woodruff, Harrison both landed on IL
Rookie left-hander Shane Drohan covered more July innings than any Brewers pitcher, per Adam McCalvy, as Milwaukee navigated IL stints for Woodruff and Harrison.
Source · Adam McCalvy · X
Minnesota Twins climb above .500 at 56-55, tie Guardians for third AL wild-card spot
Per Bob Nightengale, the Twins sit at 56-55 and share the third AL wild-card berth with Cleveland after reversing course to become deadline buyers — their first time above .500 since April 21.
Source · Bob Nightengale · X
Cole Irvin eats six innings on a bullpen day as Dodgers fall 9-4
Los Angeles lost 9-4, per Fabian Ardaya, but Irvin's six-inning bulk outing reportedly preserved the club's top relievers ahead of Yoshinobu Yamamoto's scheduled start.
Source · Fabian Ardaya · X
Matt Chapman still unable to run at full speed, Giants timeline uncertain
Giants manager Tony Vitello told the San Francisco Chronicle that Matt Chapman has not yet cleared the hurdle of running at full speed, extending his absence from the lineup.
Source · Susan Slusser · X
Willson Contreras hit by pitch on helmet in Dodgers' 9-4 loss to Red Sox
Contreras was struck on the side of the helmet by a pitch in the 3rd inning Friday night but stayed in the game under his own power, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Twins reportedly bring in RHP Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles
Per Twins beat reporter Dan Hayes, Minnesota has reportedly added right-hander Dean Kremer from Baltimore; further details and team plans are expected in a follow-up report.
Source · Dan Hayes · X
Germán Márquez joins Bumgarner with 5-inning save for Padres
Márquez threw 5 scoreless innings with 2 hits allowed — reportedly only the 2nd such save in 50 years, per AJ Cassavell.
Source · AJ Cassavell · X
Andrew Painter called up to Phillies after showing improvement at Triple-A Lehigh Valley
The Phillies have called up Andrew Painter after he reportedly showed improvement with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Freddy Peralta scratched from Friday start vs. Marlins amid trade talks
The Mets left-hander did not take the mound Friday as trade discussions reportedly intensified ahead of the August 3 deadline, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Dodgers surface as potential suitor for Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, per Bob Nightengale
Bob Nightengale reports the Dodgers as a potential suitor for Detroit's Tarik Skubal, though no deal or formal talks have been reported.
Source · Bob Nightengale · X
Detroit Tigers reportedly may be engaging in trade talks around ace Tarik Skubal
Bob Nightengale, citing GM sources, reports Detroit may be entering Skubal trade discussions; the club has not announced anything.
Source · Bob Nightengale · X