MLB news, Saturday, August 8, 2026
17 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Yankees enter extras tied 2-2 vs. Braves, carrying a 1-8 extra-innings record in 2025
New York and Atlanta are tied 2-2 heading to the 10th inning, per Bryan Hoch, with the Yankees holding a 1-8 mark in extra innings this season.
Source · Bryan Hoch · X
Dodgers lose seventh straight as Ryan Waldschmidt walk-off sinks Los Angeles 4-3
Ryan Waldschmidt's walk-off two-run home run handed the Dodgers a 4-3 loss and extended their skid to seven straight, per Fabian Ardaya.
Source · Fabian Ardaya · X
Dodgers' losing streak reaches season-high 7 games after walk-off loss to Arizona
Los Angeles dropped a 4-3 decision to the Diamondbacks on a Ryan Waldschmidt walk-off home run, per Bob Nightengale, extending the club's longest skid of the season.
Source · Bob Nightengale · X
Hunter Greene to undergo elbow ligament surgery, out for most of 2027
The Reds announced Greene will have elbow ligament surgery; whether the procedure is Tommy John or an internal brace won't be known until surgeons begin the operation.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Athletics fire GM David Forst, name Dan Feinstein interim as search begins
The Athletics have parted ways with GM David Forst, per Ken Rosenthal and Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic, with Dan Feinstein named interim GM as the club begins a permanent search.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Edwin Diaz blows save as Dodgers' losing streak reaches seven games
Los Angeles dropped a 4-3 walk-off decision to Arizona on Friday, per Yahoo Sports, extending a seven-game skid that began the same week the club reportedly acquired Tarik Skubal.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Red Sox post 27-3 record over their last 30 games, landing in historically rare company
Boston has gone 27-3 over its last 30 games, per MLB.com, while sitting 2nd in the Wild Card standings at +3.0 above the cut line.
Source · MLB.com
Dodgers' losing streak hits 7 as Edwin Diaz blows save, per Bob Nightengale
Los Angeles dropped its seventh straight game, per Bob Nightengale on X, with Edwin Diaz surrendering a save opportunity in the latest loss.
Source · Bob Nightengale · X
Chase Utley inducted into Phillies Wall of Fame at Citizens Bank Park
Chase Utley was inducted into the Phillies' Wall of Fame on August 7, 2026, his ceremony briefly delayed by rain before proceeding at Citizens Bank Park.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Mets claim Gabriel Arias off waivers from Cleveland Guardians
The New York Mets reportedly claimed infielder Gabriel Arias off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians, per Yahoo Sports; neither club has issued a formal announcement.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Dodgers lose 7 straight after acquiring Tarik Skubal, per Bob Nightengale
Los Angeles dropped 7 consecutive games following the Skubal acquisition, per Bob Nightengale, though the club currently sits at 100-62 and riding a 3-game winning streak.
Source · Bob Nightengale · X
Ben Williamson placed on 10-day IL with right hamstring strain
The Rays placed infielder Ben Williamson on the 10-day IL retroactive to August 6; manager Kevin Cash said he'll miss significant time but wouldn't rule out a return this season.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Kaelen Culpepper homers in MLB debut for the Minnesota Twins
Twins prospect Kaelen Culpepper reportedly made his MLB debut and homered in his first game, per Dan Hayes; no formal club announcement has been issued.
Source · Dan Hayes · X
Matt Olson needs 17 HRs over 46 games to reach 50 for a second time
Per Mark Bowman and Baseball Reference, Olson has hit 17+ HRs over any 46-game stretch 64 times in his career — but whether he gets there this season remains open.
Source · Mark Bowman · X
Royce Lewis extends career-high hitting streak to 11 games for Minnesota Twins
Royce Lewis has stretched his career-high hitting streak to 11 games, slashing .275/.340/.508 in 215 plate appearances since returning to MLB in June, per Dan Hayes.
Source · Dan Hayes · X
Raisel Iglesias has sharply declined since July 1, per Mark Bowman
Iglesias has allowed 11 runs (10 earned) in 14.1 innings since July 1, with a rising walk rate and an expected slugging of .418, per Mark Bowman on X.
Source · Mark Bowman · X
Yimi Garcia diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome, most likely done for 2026
Blue Jays manager John Schneider told Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling that Garcia is "most likely" done for 2026, though the reliever has not yet decided on surgery.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors