MLB news, Friday, August 28, 2026
88 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Phillies promote Dan Aucoin and Luke Murton to assistant GM roles
The club announced Thursday that Aucoin will oversee research and information while Murton takes a new hitting AGM position.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Non-contending NL teams expected to place free agents on waivers before Saturday
Per MLB Trade Rumors, National League clubs out of contention are reportedly set to use the late-August waiver wire to shed salary before the weekend deadline.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Nolan Arenado scratched day-to-day with thumb injury suffered in batting practice
Nolan Arenado is day-to-day after a thumb injury in batting practice, per MLB.com, with his availability for Arizona's series at San Francisco unresolved.
Source · MLB.com
Cubs to spend the next month sorting out bullpen reliability, per Patrick Mooney
Chicago Cubs beat reporter Patrick Mooney reports the club will use the next month to evaluate which relievers it can trust, with the postseason picture still unsettled.
Source · Patrick Mooney · X
Blaze Jordan left Thursday's game with an ankle injury, expected to miss time
The Cardinals third baseman departed with an apparent ankle injury and is expected to miss some time, per Derrick Goold.
Source · Derrick Goold · X
Cardinals trade addition Daniel Eagen records 11 strikeouts in fourth start
The right-hander struck out 11 batters in his latest outing for the St. Louis organization since joining via trade.
Source · MLB.com
Tarik Skubal makes first start in Detroit as a Dodger tonight
The left-hander returns to Comerica Park for the first time since joining Los Angeles, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.
Source · Fabian Ardaya · X
Red Sox sign Tomás Nido to minor league deal for catching depth
Boston added the veteran backstop on a minor league contract, per Nick John of Talk Sox, with Adley Rutschman banged up.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Yankees planning to bring back Brian Cashman as general manager
The club is expected to ask Cashman to return for what would be his 29th consecutive winning season as GM, per Jon Heyman.
Source · Jon Heyman · X
Brent Strom returning to Astros as pitching consultant for rest of 2026
The club announced Thursday that Strom will rejoin Houston's staff in an advisory role through the end of the season.
Source · MLB.com
Reds place Eugenio Suárez and TJ Friedl on waivers, both clear
Cincinnati put both players on waivers ahead of the August 31 playoff eligibility deadline; both cleared and remain with the club.
Source · FanGraphs
Reds place Eugenio Suárez and TJ Friedl on waivers; both clear
Cincinnati put both players on waivers ahead of the August 31 playoff eligibility deadline, per FanGraphs; both cleared and remain with the club.
Source · FanGraphs
Chris Sale throws complete-game shutout as Braves sweep Dodgers
Sale's nine-inning gem closed the NL postseason standings gap, per CBS Sports, as Atlanta completed the series sweep of Los Angeles.
Source · CBS Sports
Mets reportedly targeting Alex Cora as manager, per Jon Heyman
Per Jon Heyman, the Mets are pursuing Alex Cora, though the report notes neither the Cora pursuit nor the fallback scenarios appear especially likely.
Source · Jon Heyman · X
Matt Shaw reinstated from IL by Cubs after two-month absence
The infielder/outfielder returns from a left-hand sprain as Chicago opens a seven-game homestand; Kevin Alcántara was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Walker Jenkins is being called up by the Twins today
Minnesota's top prospect is reportedly joining the major-league roster, per beat reporter Dan Hayes, as the club opens a weekend series against the White Sox.
Source · Dan Hayes · X
Andrew Fischer hits three homers in one game, reaches 42 for the season
The Brewers prospect joined the 40-homer club and now leads all professional baseball in long balls this year, per the club.
Source · Milwaukee Brewers · X
Hillsborough County Commission approves Rays' new stadium plan
The commission voted to approve the RaysForeverHome project, per a statement from Managing Partner Patrick Zalupski posted by the club.
Source · Tampa Bay Rays · X
Hillsborough County approves Tampa Bay Rays' new ballpark
Hillsborough County has approved a permanent new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays, MLB.com reported.
Source · MLB.com
Hillsborough County approves Tampa Bay Rays' new permanent ballpark
Hillsborough County voted to approve the Tampa Bay Rays' new permanent ballpark, MLB.com reported.
Source · MLB.com
MLB sends MLBPA proposal on roster windows, IL rules, and Rule 5 draft changes
MLB reportedly delivered a new CBA proposal covering weekly roster windows, revised injured list structures, and an expanded Rule 5 draft.
Source · FanGraphs
MLB proposes weekly roster window, Rule 5 changes in latest CBA offer
The league delivered proposals to the MLBPA covering roster flexibility, injured list structure, and Rule 5 draft rules, per FanGraphs, as CBA negotiations continue.
Source · FanGraphs
MLB proposes weekly roster window, Rule 5 changes in CBA talks
The league delivered proposals Thursday covering roster flexibility, injured list structure, and draft rules, per FanGraphs.
Source · FanGraphs
Rays announce they will remain in Tampa Bay permanently
The club posted that it will play in Tampa Bay forever, ending relocation speculation, per the team's official account.
Source · Tampa Bay Rays · X
Trey Mancini to retire as an Oriole, with celebration set for September 19
The club announced a retirement ceremony at Camden Yards, with a special ticket package benefiting The Trey Mancini Foundation.
Source · Baltimore Orioles · X
Trey Mancini to retire as an Oriole, honored September 19, 2026
MLB.com reports Trey Mancini will officially retire as a Baltimore Oriole and be honored by the club on September 19, 2026.
Source · MLB.com
Trey Mancini to retire as an Oriole, will be honored September 19
Baltimore announced that Mancini will retire as a member of the club and be honored in a ceremony on September 19, 2026.
Source · MLB.com
Chris Sale posts 2.06 ERA and 177 Ks through 24 starts at age 36 in 2026
Per Mark Bowman, Sale's season line through 24 starts places him in rare live-ball era company for pitchers his age.
Source · Mark Bowman · X
Walker called up by Minnesota Twins for MLB debut tonight at Target Field
The Minnesota Twins announced that a player named Walker has been called up and is set to make his MLB debut tonight.
Source · Minnesota Twins · X
Twins announce roster moves with details unavailable
Minnesota's official account posted notice of transactions Thursday, though the specifics were contained in linked material.
Source · Minnesota Twins · X
Dylan Cease starts tonight for Blue Jays against Seattle
The club announced Cease is scheduled to take the mound Friday night at Rogers Centre, opening a three-game set with the Mariners.
Source · Toronto Blue Jays · X
Mets select Chris Devenski, option Xzavion Curry to Triple-A Syracuse
The Mets announced Devenski's selection from the minors, with Curry optioned and Polanco transferred to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Matt Shaw activated from IL by Cubs; Kevin Alcántara optioned
The Cubs activated infielder Matt Shaw from the injured list after a lengthy absence, per MLB.com, with outfielder Kevin Alcántara optioned to make room on the roster.
Source · MLB.com
Matt Shaw activated from injured list by Cubs, Kevin Alcántara optioned
The Cubs brought Shaw back from a lengthy absence and sent Alcántara to the minors, per the club's announcement Thursday.
Source · MLB.com
Mets send Christian Scott to the mound Friday vs. Houston, with Ewing leading off
Per Anthony DiComo, Christian Scott starts Game 135 for New York against Hunter Brown and the Astros at Citi Field on Aug. 28.
Source · Anthony DiComo · X
Thomas Saggese reinstated to Cardinals roster as Blaze Jordan goes to IL
Thomas Saggese has been reinstated and recalled to the St. Louis Cardinals, per beat reporter Derrick Goold, with Blaze Jordan heading to the IL with an ankle sprain.
Source · Derrick Goold · X
Roman Anthony may be activated by Red Sox as soon as Friday, per report
The top prospect was spotted leaving Worcester and could join Boston in New York for Friday's doubleheader, beat reporter Ian Browne posted.
Source · Ian Browne · X
Red Sox beat writer flags Yankees' Cam Schlittler as tough Friday matchup
Ian Browne noted the New York right-hander would be a difficult assignment for a player returning after more than three months away from major-league pitching.
Source · Ian Browne · X
Twins designate Woo-Suk Go for assignment after struggles at Triple-A St. Paul
Minnesota designated RHP Woo-Suk Go for assignment, per a Twins announcement, after he allowed 13 earned runs in 9 1/3 innings at Triple-A St. Paul.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Twins designate Woo-Suk Go for assignment after Triple-A struggles
Minnesota removed the right-hander from the 40-man roster to make room for outfielder Walker Jenkins, per the club's announcement.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Athletics post farewell message to Ricky Rodriguez, signaling roster move
The club's social media account thanked the reliever, though the nature of the transaction — trade, release, or designation — has not been announced.
Source · Athletics · X
Nationals post lineup for Friday's series opener against Miami
The club's official account shared the batting order ahead of Jackson Kent's start versus the Marlins at Nationals Park.
Source · Washington Nationals · X
Spencer Schwellenbach to undergo season-ending surgery, ending his 2025 Braves campaign
Spencer Schwellenbach will undergo season-ending surgery per Mark Bowman, ending his 2025 season; manager Weiss said he doesn't know if Schwellenbach got on the mound before the call was made.
Source · Mark Bowman · X
Athletics announce roster moves with details not yet available
The Athletics posted a roster-move announcement via their official account; the specific transactions were not included in the shared text.
Source · Athletics · X
Spencer Schwellenbach to undergo elbow surgery for recurring fracture
The Braves right-hander will have surgery on the same elbow fracture that sidelined him last year, per MLB.com; his 2027 status is uncertain.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Munetaka Murakami sat out six weeks with hamstring strain, per report
The White Sox rookie has been limited to 98 games through late August after the injury cost him a chunk of the first half.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Tigers release medical update for August 28 with no player details
The club posted an official injury report but did not include specific information about any players heading into a weekend series.
Source · Detroit Tigers · X
CJ Abrams starts at shortstop for Nationals tonight
The Washington shortstop is in the lineup for Friday's series opener against Miami, per beat reporter Mark Zuckerman.
Source · Mark Zuckerman · X
Cubs place Hoby Milner on waivers, keep him on 40-man roster
The left-hander remains with Chicago unless another club claims him, per a corrected report from MLB.com.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Cubs place LHP Hoby Milner on waivers; he remains on the roster unless claimed
Chicago placed left-hander Hoby Milner on waivers, per a corrected MLB.com report — he has not been designated for assignment and holds his roster spot unless another team claims him.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Jonathan Ornelas elects free agency after Brewers DFA and waiver clearance
Infielder Jonathan Ornelas cleared waivers, was outrighted to Triple-A Nashville by Milwaukee, then exercised his right to elect free agency.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Giants send out unconventional lineup vs. Arizona with Devers at 1B and Tidwell starting
San Francisco posted an unusual lineup for Friday's home game against Arizona, per Susan Slusser, with Rafael Devers at first base, Bryce Eldridge at DH, and Blade Tidwell on the mound.
Source · Susan Slusser · X
Orioles announce roster moves with details not disclosed
The club posted notice of transactions Thursday but did not specify which players were affected or the nature of the moves.
Source · Baltimore Orioles · X
Diamondbacks announce roster moves with details in linked image
Arizona posted a roster transaction via its official account but provided specifics only through an attached link, leaving the nature of the moves unreported in text form.
Source · Arizona Diamondbacks · X
Shohei Ohtani throws bullpen session but next pitching start remains uncertain
Ohtani threw a light bullpen session for the Dodgers, per MLB.com, though when he will next take the mound as a starter has not been determined.
Source · MLB.com
Shohei Ohtani throws light bullpen session, next start still uncertain
The Dodgers two-way star threw a light bullpen session, but the club has not announced when he will pitch next, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Tarik Skubal reportedly headed to the Dodgers after Comerica Park farewell
Bob Nightengale reports Tigers fans stood and cheered Skubal as he crossed to the Los Angeles dugout; neither club has made an announcement.
Source · Bob Nightengale · X
Jacob Misiorowski stays sharp despite rare night below 101 mph
For only the second time this season, Misiorowski didn't reach 101 mph — but per Adam McCalvy, the Brewers righty says conditions were a factor and he feels as sharp as Opening Day.
Source · Adam McCalvy · X
Hurston Waldrep to undergo season-ending elbow surgery
The Braves right-hander will have elbow surgery that ends his 2025 campaign, the club announced Thursday.
Source · MLB.com
Rays' new ballpark approved by Hillsborough County commissioners
County commissioners approved the franchise's proposed facility, per MLB.com, in a vote the club is calling a permanent home.
Source · MLB.com
Hillsborough County commissioners approve Rays' new ballpark
The vote secures a permanent home for the franchise, MLB.com reported, as the club continues its pursuit of a facility beyond Tropicana Field.
Source · MLB.com
Mariners move Bryce Miller from rotation to bullpen amid struggles
The club announced the right-hander will work in relief for now, calling the assignment temporary as Seattle tries to reset a pitcher who opened the year in the rotation.
Source · MLB.com
Max Fried to start for Yankees on Saturday after 15-day IL stint
The left-hander is expected to return from a bone bruise in his pitching elbow to start one game of a doubleheader against Boston, per the New York Post.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Jack Leiter shut down for several days with biceps soreness on rehab assignment
The Rangers right-hander felt biceps soreness during his third rehab outing and has been paused for several days, the club announced.
Source · MLB.com
Jameson Taillon makes first rehab start, could return to Blue Jays rotation soon
The right-hander completed his initial rehab outing and is on the comeback trail, MLB.com reported.
Source · MLB.com
Evan Phillips strikes out the side 15 months after Tommy John surgery
Evan Phillips fanned three straight batters in the 7th inning, with Jon Morosi reporting the Dodgers reliever's stuff appears fully recovered.
Source · Jon Morosi · X
Jack Leiter shut down from rehab with biceps soreness, return timeline unclear
Rangers right-hander Jack Leiter has been temporarily shut down from his rehab assignment due to biceps soreness, per MLB.com's Zach Sweat, further delaying his return from ankle surgery.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Blaze Alexander reinstated from injured list by Orioles
The Baltimore club brought the infielder back from the IL, per MLB.com, creating roster flexibility as the calendar turns toward September.
Source · MLB.com
Shea Langeliers may return in September despite knee injury
The Athletics catcher has a knee injury but the club is leaving open the possibility of a late-season return, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Shea Langeliers could return in September despite knee injury
The Athletics catcher has a knee injury, but the club is leaving open the possibility of a September return, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Shea Langeliers knee injury leaves A's tentatively open to September return
Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers has a knee injury, but the club has not closed the door on a September return, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Josh Hader enters to try for save No. 20 after throwing only 8 pitches the night before
Houston Astros closer Josh Hader attempted his 20th save, per beat reporter Brian McTaggart, a day after a notably light 8-pitch outing.
Source · Brian McTaggart · X
Twins call up Walker Jenkins, ranked No. 15 overall prospect
Minnesota added its top prospect to the MLB roster, the club announced Thursday, two days before September roster expansion.
Source · MLB.com
Tarik Skubal returns to Detroit with Dodgers, draws mixed reaction from Tigers fans
The left-hander worked six innings at Comerica Park in his first appearance against his former club, per CBS Sports, and heard scattered boos before the start.
Source · CBS Sports
Shohei Ohtani's Sunday start uncertain as Dodgers monitor bullpen session
Los Angeles is waiting to see how Ohtani feels Saturday after throwing 20 pitches Friday, per manager Dave Roberts; Tyler Glasnow is scheduled to pitch Sunday.
Source · Jon Morosi · X
Tarik Skubal pulled before 7th inning on predetermined pitch plan, per Jon Morosi
Dave Roberts cut Skubal's outing short by design after back-to-back starts of 109 and 106 pitches — Skubal said he wanted to keep going, per MLB Network's Jon Morosi.
Source · Jon Morosi · X
Brewers own MLB's best record at 84-51, on pace for franchise-record 100 wins
Per Bob Nightengale, Milwaukee leads the NL Central by 8 games with a magic number of 20 to clinch a fourth straight division title.
Source · Bob Nightengale · X
Juan Soto nearing return from injured list for Mets
The Mets outfielder has passed final medical benchmarks and is close to activation, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Hurston Waldrep to undergo season-ending elbow surgery
Atlanta Braves starter Hurston Waldrep will undergo season-ending elbow surgery, MLB.com reported, closing out his 2025 season.
Source · MLB.com
Bryce Miller moved to bullpen by Mariners in 'short-term' role after rough August
Seattle has shifted RHP Bryce Miller to the bullpen after four consecutive rough August starts, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Ronald Acuña Jr. records first three-hit game of 2026 with encouraging sprint speed
The Atlanta outfielder doubled, posted a pair of 100+ mph exit velocities, and hit 30.1 ft/sec on a defensive play — his fastest sprint speed since late September 2025, per Mark Bowman.
Source · Mark Bowman · X
Shohei Ohtani threw a light bullpen session, next start still uncertain
The Dodgers two-way star worked on the mound but the club has not announced when he will pitch in a game.
Source · MLB.com
White Sox reach 8 games over .500 for first time this season
Chicago sits at 74-68 and atop the AL Central with a magic number of 18, per beat reporter Scott Merkin.
Source · Scott Merkin · X
Abner Uribe continues minor league rehab assignment for Brewers
The Milwaukee reliever is working his way back from a right forearm issue, per MLB.com, with no timetable yet announced for his return.
Source · MLB.com
Roman Anthony and Trevor Story reportedly set to rejoin Red Sox this weekend in New York
Per Francys Romero, both players are finishing their rehab stints in Worcester and could be activated Saturday or Sunday.
Source · Ian Browne · X
Emerson Hancock to be monitored after awkward tumble in Toronto loss
The Mariners pitcher fell awkwardly during Friday's loss to the Blue Jays and will be evaluated by the club, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Emerson Hancock monitored by Mariners after awkward tumble vs. Blue Jays
Seattle pitcher Emerson Hancock took an awkward tumble during a game against Toronto and will be monitored by the club.
Source · MLB.com
Mariners beat reporter defends club's handling of hurt players this season
Ryan Divish pushed back on a claim that Seattle has mishandled injuries, drawing a distinction between hurt and injured players who have stayed in the lineup.
Source · Ryan Divish · X