MLB news, Wednesday, August 5, 2026
10 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Carlos Correa cleared to swing a bat as he targets 2026 return
Astros shortstop Carlos Correa has been cleared to begin bat-swinging activity as he works toward a return next season, per beat reporter Brian McTaggart.
Source · Brian McTaggart · X
Brewers option Brandon Sproat to Triple-A Nashville after rough July stretch
Milwaukee optioned rookie starter Brandon Sproat to Triple-A Nashville before Tuesday's win over Pittsburgh, per MLB Trade Rumors, clearing roster space for two trade-deadline arrivals.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Padres beat Diamondbacks 9-4, pull within one game of Arizona for final NL Wild Card spot
San Diego topped Arizona 9-4, per AJ Cassavell, closing to within one game of the Diamondbacks for the final NL Wild Card berth.
Source · AJ Cassavell · X
Xander Bogaerts expects to play Wednesday after negative X-rays on left foot
Bogaerts exited mid-game after fouling a ball off his left foot, but X-rays were negative and he says he expects to be in the lineup Wednesday, per AJ Cassavell.
Source · AJ Cassavell · X
Dodgers reacquire two catchers after releasing both within the past 12 months
Los Angeles reportedly reshuffled its catching depth this week by reacquiring two catchers it had previously let go, per Dodgers beat reporter Fabian Ardaya.
Source · Fabian Ardaya · X
Brewers reportedly offered Luis Peña-led package to Tigers before Skubal went to Dodgers
Milwaukee reportedly made a three-prospect offer headlined by 19-year-old shortstop Luis Peña for Tarik Skubal, per MLB.com, before Detroit dealt him to Los Angeles.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Tarik Skubal takes the loss in Dodgers debut at Wrigley Field
Skubal was acquired via trade and started for Los Angeles on Aug. 4, but the Cubs handed him a 5-1 defeat in his first appearance as a Dodger.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Mariners drop 8-0 to Tigers in first game after trade deadline, make several roster moves
Seattle lost 8-0 to Detroit in its first game following the trade deadline, per Yahoo Sports, while adding Taylor Ward and Seranthnoy Domínguez and releasing Mitch Garver and Rob Refsnyder.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Luis Arraez added to Phillies lineup, triggering new defensive alignment
The Phillies have inserted Luis Arraez into their lineup, per Yahoo Sports, prompting a defensive reshuffling as the club pursues a Wild Card berth.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Giants enter post-deadline evaluation mode with extended looks for younger players
Buster Posey says San Francisco will use the final stretch of the season to give younger players longer runways, per a radio interview on 97.5 FM.
Source · Yahoo Sports