MLB news, Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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Cal Raleigh hits three home runs as Mariners lead Phillies in eighth inning
Cal Raleigh hit three home runs in one game Monday night, a career high per Bob Nightengale, as Seattle led Philadelphia in the eighth inning.
Source · Bob Nightengale · X
Zebby Matthews generates 23 whiffs on 105 pitches for the Twins
The Minnesota right-hander posted swings and misses with six different pitches, per the Twins beat, with his slider accounting for eight of them.
Source · Dan Hayes · X
Astros part ways with GM Dana Brown as owner Jim Crane takes over baseball ops
Houston announced a mutual separation from general manager Dana Brown; his duties will be distributed among three assistant GMs and senior advisor Jeff Bagwell while Crane oversees the transition.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Cubs at 81-62 feel 'sky's the limit' heading into October
Chicago holds the top wild-card spot at +6.0 over the cut line after a 7-0 win over Arizona, with Michael Conforto going 3-for-3 in the victory.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Arizona rotation short-handed after Soroka injury during busy stretch
An injury to Soroka has left the Diamondbacks short-handed in the rotation, per MLB.com, forcing Arizona to mix-and-match starters.
Source · MLB.com
Bo Naylor settling in at Triple-A Nashville after Brewers trade deadline acquisition
Catcher Bo Naylor, reportedly acquired by Milwaukee before the trade deadline, is now at Triple-A Nashville posting an .895 OPS across 40 at-bats, per Brew Crew Ball.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Dana Brown out as Astros general manager amid prolonged struggles
Houston and its GM mutually parted ways Sunday evening, per FanGraphs, following a 3-9 homestand that dropped the club below .500 for the first time this month.
Source · FanGraphs
Ketel Marte cleared for batting practice, could return early next week
The Diamondbacks second baseman has been cleared for batting practice and could rejoin the club from the injured list early next week, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Masyn Winn likely headed to 10-day IL with left thumb injury, Nolan Gorman recalled
Winn has not played since Aug. 21 after jamming his left thumb on a slide; per Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat, the Cardinals are expected to place him on the injured list.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Pablo López waited six months to be cleared to play catch, per Dan Hayes
The Twins pitcher reportedly spent six months before being cleared to throw, per Dan Hayes, who detailed López's recovery activities.
Source · Dan Hayes · X
Braves rank 25th in MLB in August run scoring, and the underlying numbers agree
Atlanta is generating just 3.67 runs per game in August (25th in MLB), and per Mark Bowman, the team's wOBA and xwOBA both confirm the offense is genuinely struggling — not merely unlucky.
Source · Mark Bowman · X
Dodgers owner Mark Walter, Guggenheim Baseball Management subject of federal inquiry
Jeff Passan reports a federal investigation involves Dodgers owner Mark Walter and Guggenheim Baseball Management.
Source · Jeff Passan · X
Ha-Seong Kim has appeared in four games across 19 on Atlanta's roster
The infielder has totaled 11 innings since joining the Braves, going 0-for-3 with a run and an RBI, per Mark Bowman.
Source · Mark Bowman · X
Cal Raleigh hits three home runs in one game, raises average to .167
The Mariners catcher hit his first career three-homer game against Philadelphia, per Yahoo Sports, lifting his season total to 17 home runs and his batting average from .159.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Cardinals prospect Rainiel Rodriguez wins Texas League Player of the Week
Rodriguez went 14-for-24 with 9 RBIs and 6 extra-base hits over a 6-game series, per Derrick Goold.
Source · Derrick Goold · X
Tyler Glasnow activated from IL by Dodgers, set to start Tuesday vs. Atlanta
The Dodgers announced Glasnow's activation from the injured list, with Paul Gervase optioned to clear the spot; Glasnow is listed as Tuesday's probable starter in Atlanta.
Source · Los Angeles Dodgers · X
Shane Bieber placed on 15-day IL with right teres major inflammation
The Blue Jays placed Bieber on the IL retroactive to Aug. 21 and recalled Chad Dallas, per the club's announcement.
Source · Toronto Blue Jays · X
Yankees sign Justin Topa to major-league deal, transfer Giancarlo Stanton to 60-day IL
The club announced the right-hander's addition and Stanton's move to the 60-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game against Houston.
Source · New York Yankees · X
Shane Bieber placed on IL with shoulder injury, adding to Blue Jays' pitching concerns
MLB.com reports Shane Bieber has been placed on the injured list with a shoulder injury, with no timetable provided and Toronto sitting at 72-71.
Source · MLB.com
Yankees sign Justin Topa to MLB deal, move Giancarlo Stanton to 60-day IL
The club announced the veteran reliever's addition and the corresponding roster move, opening a 40-man spot as the bullpen chase continues into September.
Source · MLB.com
Dodgers lineup post hints at Tyler's return for Tuesday game at Atlanta
The official Dodgers account posted Tuesday's lineup at Atlanta with a "Welcome back, Tyler" note, suggesting a player named Tyler is back in the lineup.
Source · Los Angeles Dodgers · X
Masyn Winn placed on 10-day IL with left thumb fracture; Gorman recalled
The Cardinals placed shortstop Winn on the 10-day IL with a left thumb fracture retroactive to August 22, recalling Gorman from Memphis.
Source · St. Louis Cardinals · X
Clarke Schmidt throws live BP at Yankee Stadium as rehab work continues
The Yankees right-hander faced Brad Ausmus in a live batting practice session while Aaron Judge ran in right field, per Bryan Hoch, as Schmidt works his way back.
Source · Bryan Hoch · X
Cardinals make roster moves official, per Derrick Goold
Cardinals beat reporter Derrick Goold reported that the club made unspecified roster moves official; the players and transactions involved have not been detailed.
Source · Derrick Goold · X
Yankees select Topa's contract from Triple-A, move Stanton to 60-day IL
The Yankees called up right-hander Justin Topa from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, adding him to the 40-man roster by transferring Giancarlo Stanton to the 60-day IL following a rehab setback.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Brewers welcome back Salvatore in roster move, details still emerging
The Milwaukee Brewers officially welcomed back a player identified as Salvatore, per a club post, though the nature of the return has not been specified.
Source · Milwaukee Brewers · X
Masyn Winn placed on IL with thumb fracture; Nolan Gorman recalled by Cardinals
Cardinals SS Masyn Winn has been placed on the injured list with a thumb fracture, per MLB.com, with Nolan Gorman recalled to fill the roster spot.
Source · MLB.com
Mets lineup vs. Brewers on Aug. 25 features Bichette at third, Semien at second
Per Anthony DiComo, the Mets are starting an unusual configuration Tuesday vs. Milwaukee, with Bichette at third and Semien at second.
Source · Anthony DiComo · X
Brewers activate Sal Frelick off injured list
Milwaukee brings back outfielder Sal Frelick to the active roster after time on the injured list.
Source · MLB.com
Athletics claim Chris Roycroft off waivers from the Rays
The Athletics won a waiver claim for RHP Chris Roycroft from Tampa Bay, moving shortstop Jacob Wilson to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man roster spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Andrew Benintendi placed on Bereavement/Family Medical Emergency List by White Sox
Chicago placed outfielder Andrew Benintendi on the Bereavement/Family Medical Emergency List before Tuesday's game, recalling Rikuu Nishida from Class AAA Charlotte.
Source · Chicago White Sox · X
Tony Gonsolin begins rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha, per Royals
The Kansas City Royals announced that RHP Tony Gonsolin will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha, though his timeline for a return remains unspecified.
Source · Kansas City Royals · X
Rockies place Kyle Freeland on IL, call up Mason Adams to start Tuesday
Colorado put the veteran lefty on the 15-day injured list with a pinched nerve in his neck and selected two unrelated pitchers named Adams from Triple-A, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Shane Bieber placed on IL as Blue Jays rotation takes another hit
Bieber's move to the injured list is a significant blow to Toronto's rotation, per CBS Sports, as the Blue Jays sit two games out of an AL wild card spot.
Source · CBS Sports
Shane Bieber placed on IL as Blue Jays cling to AL wild card spot
Shane Bieber has been placed on the injured list, per CBS Sports, dealing a significant blow to Toronto's rotation while the Blue Jays sit two games out of an AL wild card berth.
Source · CBS Sports
Robert Suarez hasn't thrown off a mound, but Padres manager leaves door open
San Diego closer Robert Suarez has not yet begun mound work, though manager Walt Weiss says a return before season's end remains possible, per Mark Bowman.
Source · Mark Bowman · X
Brewers designate Jonathan Ornelas for assignment, reinstate Sal Frelick from IL
Milwaukee announced Ornelas' DFA after three games with the club, with Frelick's reinstatement from the 10-day injured list as the corresponding move, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
White Sox post lineup for Tuesday's home game against Texas Rangers
Chicago released its lineup for Tuesday's game vs. Texas at Rate Field, where Anthony Kay is the probable starter opposite Jacob deGrom.
Source · Chicago White Sox · X
Schwellenbach, Waldrep, and Strider return odds lengthen as Braves hold NL East lead
Per Mark Bowman, Atlanta has not expected any of the three pitchers to return this year, but the long odds that existed a couple weeks ago have since grown longer.
Source · Mark Bowman · X
Joe Jimenez throwing bullpen sessions after serious injury scare
Joe Jimenez is throwing bullpen sessions after a serious injury scare, though a return this season still appears unlikely, per Mark Bowman.
Source · Mark Bowman · X
Jacob deGrom scheduled to start for Texas Rangers in Chicago
The Rangers announced deGrom will take the mound Tuesday at Rate Field against the White Sox, with the team 2.0 games outside the Wild Card cut line.
Source · Texas Rangers · X
James Outman outrighted to Triple-A Toledo after clearing waivers with Detroit
Outman cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo after the Tigers DFA'd him to make room for lefty Andrew Sears, per multiple reports including Chris McCosky of the Detroit News.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Yankees sign Justin Topa to MLB deal, move Stanton to 60-day IL
New York signed reliever Justin Topa to a major league deal, MLB.com reported, while a 60-day IL move reshapes the roster picture with Houston arriving Tuesday.
Source · MLB.com
Pete Fairbanks injury reported ahead of Marlins vs. Red Sox Game 2; details limited
An injury to Pete Fairbanks is being reported ahead of Miami's Game 2 against Boston, per Craig Mish, though specifics remain scarce.
Source · Craig Mish · X
Shane Bieber placed on IL by Toronto Blue Jays, opening rotation spot
MLB.com reported the Blue Jays placed Shane Bieber on the injured list, leaving a rotation vacancy as Toronto sits 72-71 and 4th in the AL East.
Source · MLB.com
Shane Bieber placed on IL by Blue Jays, leaving rotation spot open
MLB.com reports Shane Bieber has been placed on the injured list by Toronto, creating a vacancy in the rotation during a tight wild-card stretch.
Source · MLB.com
Marcelo Mayer spotted without walking boot and holding a bat at Oracle Park
Giants prospect Marcelo Mayer was seen without a walking boot and carrying a bat, per Susan Slusser, suggesting his foot or leg injury may be less serious than initially feared.
Source · Susan Slusser · X
Torey Lovullo apologizes to Craig Counsell after MLB rules Cubs' sign-relaying legal
D-backs manager Torey Lovullo apologized to Cubs manager Craig Counsell after MLB said the sign-relaying by Chicago's coaches in Monday's game was within the rules.
Source · Bob Nightengale · X
Merrill Kelly was tipping pitches, Diamondbacks acknowledge after Cubs exploit
Arizona confirmed its starter was tipping, and that Chicago third-base coach Quintin Berry picked it up legally from the coach's box.
Source · Bob Nightengale · X
Trevor Williams designated for assignment by Washington Nationals, Matt Waldron activated
The Nationals have designated veteran right-hander Trevor Williams for assignment and activated Matt Waldron, per MLB.com, with Washington sitting at 67-77.
Source · MLB.com
Aaron Judge takes indoor BP against overhand pitching, still not cleared for games
Judge progressed to indoor batting practice against overhand pitching for the first time, signaling recovery momentum but remaining unavailable for game action, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Sal Frelick activated by Brewers despite managing torn labrum
Milwaukee brought the outfielder back from the injured list as the Brewers continue their push atop the NL Central.
Source · MLB.com
Giants place Whisenhunt on IL with left elbow injury, recall Spencer Bivens
San Francisco placed pitcher Whisenhunt on the injured list with a left elbow injury; he had an MRI and is awaiting consultation with team doctors, per Susan Slusser.
Source · Susan Slusser · X
Giants field Devers at 1B, Lee as DH in heavily reshuffled lineup vs. Reds
San Francisco's lineup for Tuesday vs. Cincinnati features Rafael Devers at first base, Jung Hoo Lee at DH, and a string of fringe roster names, per Giants beat reporter Susan Slusser.
Source · Susan Slusser · X
Blue Jays starting rotation hit by another injury; depth options under review
Toronto's rotation has suffered another injury, per beat reporter Keegan Matheson, with the club reportedly reviewing pitching depth options.
Source · Keegan Matheson · X
Carson Whisenhunt diagnosed with UCL tear, recommended for surgery
Giants lefty Carson Whisenhunt has a torn UCL in his left elbow and has been recommended for surgery, per the club.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Adley Rutschman out of Red Sox lineup against Marlins with elbow soreness
The catcher is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Miami due to elbow soreness.
Source · MLB.com
Astros owner Jim Crane parts with GM Dana Brown; Espada decision deferred
Astros owner Jim Crane parted with GM Dana Brown, per MLB.com, with a decision on manager Joe Espada's future set to come after the season ends.
Source · MLB.com
Will Smith begins rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City
The Dodgers catcher has started a rehab stint as he works toward rejoining the club for the stretch run, MLB.com reported.
Source · MLB.com
Aaron Judge takes indoor batting practice, not yet cleared for game action
Judge worked in the indoor cages as he continues his return from injury, per MLB.com, but has not been cleared for game action as of Tuesday.
Source · MLB.com
JP Crawford activated from IL by Mariners, starting at third base vs. Phillies
Seattle activated shortstop JP Crawford from the injured list Wednesday and slotted him at third base against Philadelphia; the club also opted to keep Rodden and option Rivas.
Source · MLB.com
Bryce Elder posts 3.51 ERA over 7 starts since the All-Star break for Atlanta
Per Mark Bowman, Elder has been one of Atlanta's steadiest rotation pieces since the break, with a 3.51 ERA across 7 starts and strong underlying contact quality.
Source · Mark Bowman · X
Cade Gibson enters 11th inning as Marlins deploy 8th pitcher of the game
Miami used eight pitchers through ten innings, per Craig Mish, with Cade Gibson entering for the 11th in a heavily taxed bullpen effort.
Source · Craig Mish · X
Jackson Jobe debuts 85-87 mph curveball after recent tinkering
The Tigers right-hander threw a harder breaking ball after working on the pitch a day earlier, reportedly calling it a weapon after previous struggles.
Source · Jason Beck · X
Ernie Clement stayed in the game after taking a foul ball to a painful area
Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement took a foul ball off a sensitive spot but remained in the lineup and flew out, per beat reporter Keegan Matheson.
Source · Keegan Matheson · X
Lindor picked off to end ninth as Mets-Brewers game heads to extra innings
Francisco Lindor was picked off to end the ninth inning, sending the Mets-Brewers game to extras, per Milwaukee Brewers beat reporter Adam McCalvy.
Source · Adam McCalvy · X
Tyler Glasnow activated from IL, makes first start since May for Dodgers vs. Braves
Tyler Glasnow was activated from the injured list and took the mound for the Dodgers against the Braves in his first start since May, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Nate Furman records first MLB hit for Giants
The San Francisco infielder collected his first big-league knock, per the club, in a season that has turned toward evaluation mode.
Source · San Francisco Giants · X
Cubs set franchise record with 30 unanswered runs, surpassing 1969 mark
The Chicago Cubs scored 30 consecutive runs without a response, per Bob Nightengale, breaking a franchise record that had stood since 1969.
Source · Bob Nightengale · X
Pete Alonso exits Orioles' 13-1 win over Cardinals with calf flare-up
Alonso left Baltimore's most lopsided win of the season after a recurrence of his calf injury; his status going forward has not been announced.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Spencer Miles to open Wednesday's game for Blue Jays against Royals
Beat reporter Keegan Matheson reports Miles will start as the opener for Toronto against Kansas City, with the bulk reliever still unannounced.
Source · Keegan Matheson · X
Nationals recall Luis Perales from Triple-A Rochester for MLB debut
Washington is calling up RHP Luis Perales for his first big league appearance, per @saborio30play, with Jake Bird optioned after a loss to Colorado.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Adrian Morejon retires three Pirates on six pitches in third straight appearance
Morejon handled high-leverage extras work two nights running for San Diego, per AJ Cassavell, capping a stretch that has the Padres bullpen leaning on him heavily.
Source · AJ Cassavell · X
Byron Buxton exits Twins game with apparent outfield injury, attended to by training staff
Byron Buxton left a Minnesota Twins game after appearing to hurt himself chasing a ball in the outfield; his status remains unconfirmed.
Source · Dan Hayes · X
Mason Miller surrenders first homer of season amid workload concerns
Padres closer Mason Miller allowed his first home run of the season to Oneil Cruz in the ninth inning, per AJ Cassavell, after pitching his fourth game in five days on 30 pitches.
Source · AJ Cassavell · X
Byron Buxton exits Twins-Athletics game with apparent injury
Byron Buxton left Minnesota's game against the Athletics after reaching to field a ground ball in the outfield, per MLB.com; the nature and severity remain unconfirmed.
Source · MLB.com