MLB news, Friday, August 7, 2026
10 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Red Sox sweep six first-place teams in 2026, a feat not seen since 1961
Boston's sweep of the White Sox was their sixth sweep of a first-place team this season — a mark not reached since the 1961 Expansion era, per Elias Sports.
Source · Bob Nightengale · X
Padres close to within 1 game of Diamondbacks in NL wild-card race after 5-1 victory
San Diego pulled within one game of Arizona for the final NL wild-card spot with a 5-1 win, per Bob Nightengale; a closing 3-game set at Petco Park remains.
Source · Bob Nightengale · X
Padres beat Diamondbacks 5-1 as final-weekend showdown takes shape
San Diego topped Arizona 5-1 to complete a third straight series split, with the two clubs separated by one game for the last NL playoff spot and a final-weekend series at Petco Park still ahead.
Source · AJ Cassavell · X
Padres pause Nick Pivetta's rehab after mid-inning exit, contractual clause looms
San Diego halted Nick Pivetta's rehab for further evaluation after a mid-inning Low-A exit; per MLB Trade Rumors, missing 130-plus consecutive days may trigger a contract clause.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Atlanta let the trade deadline pass without adding a starting pitcher
The Braves held a commanding NL East lead all season but reportedly made no move to address a rotation need before the deadline, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Padres acquire Robbie Ray and Casey Mize at the 2026 trade deadline
San Diego reportedly added two starting pitchers while keeping Miller, Morejon, and King, per Yahoo Sports — with Ray slated to start Friday against Houston.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Shohei Ohtani kept off the mound indefinitely with knee issue and biceps discomfort
Per Yahoo Sports, Ohtani has a knee issue and right biceps discomfort keeping him from pitching; he continues as DH with no timetable to return to the mound.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Adam Macko makes Rangers organization debut with Round Rock
Newly acquired Adam Macko appeared with Round Rock, per Yahoo Sports, suggesting a completed acquisition by the Texas Rangers — no further transaction details have been reported.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Tarik Skubal reportedly drawing trade deadline interest from multiple teams
Ken Rosenthal reports a sweepstakes is forming around Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, with multiple clubs pursuing him; no deal has been announced.
Source · Ken Rosenthal · X
Tarik Skubal reportedly traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, per ESPN
Per Jeff Passan of ESPN, Tarik Skubal is reportedly headed to the Los Angeles Dodgers; no club announcement has been made.
Source · Jeff Passan · X