MLB news, Sunday, August 30, 2026

68 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.

  1. Luis Medina posts scoreless outings in 10 of 11 May appearances for Athletics

    The Athletics reliever has looked electric over the last two nights, per beat reporter Martín Gallegos, capping a dominant month out of the bullpen.

    Source · Martín Gallegos · X

  2. Max Fried back on the mound for Yankees in Saturday's doubleheader

    The left-hander pitched against the Red Sox, per Bryan Hoch, though the nature of his absence and his performance were not detailed.

    Source · Bryan Hoch · X

  3. Giants' Eldridge posts four-hit, four-RBI night

    The San Francisco outfielder recorded four hits and four runs batted in, per beat reporter Susan Slusser.

    Source · Susan Slusser · X

  4. Corbin Burnes throws 2 perfect innings in first rehab start with Triple-A Reno

    The Diamondbacks right-hander retired all six batters he faced in his first Minor League rehab outing, MLB.com reported.

    Source · MLB.com

  5. Yunior Marte called up from Double-A to make Giants debut

    The San Francisco Giants promoted Marte directly from Double-A for his major-league debut, per MLB.com, skipping the customary upper-minors step.

    Source · MLB.com

  6. Yunior Marte called up directly from Double-A to make MLB debut with Giants

    San Francisco called up Yunior Marte from Double-A for his MLB debut, per MLB.com, which also reported he dedicated the moment to his brother.

    Source · MLB.com

  7. Ketel Marte expected to meet with Diamondbacks teammates Monday after two-week absence

    The Arizona infielder has been away from the club for approximately two weeks, per Bob Nightengale, with his status still unresolved heading into the scheduled meeting.

    Source · Bob Nightengale · X

  8. Tristan Peters reportedly designated for assignment by Rays, acquired by White Sox

    The outfielder was DFA'd in December and purchased by Chicago over the offseason, per FanGraphs.

    Source · FanGraphs

  9. Tristan Peters purchased by White Sox after December DFA by Rays

    The outfielder was designated for assignment by Tampa Bay in December before Chicago acquired him over the offseason, per FanGraphs.

    Source · FanGraphs

  10. Braves rotation leads NL in starter ERA since the trade deadline

    Atlanta's starting pitchers have posted the best ERA in the National League since late July, per Mark Bowman, though October questions remain.

    Source · Mark Bowman · X

  11. Cardinals limiting Kyle Leahy's innings to protect his arm long-term

    St. Louis is deliberately tapering the reliever's workload down the stretch, per beat reporter Derrick Goold, signaling reduced usage as the club prioritizes his future.

    Source · Derrick Goold · X

  12. Cardinals RHP Kyle Leahy eyes full workload as he builds back

    Kyle Leahy expressed optimism about reaching a full starter's workload, per Cardinals beat reporter Derrick Goold.

    Source · Derrick Goold · X

  13. Nolan McLean joins Mets rookie pitching lineage with latest start

    The club's social account placed McLean alongside Matlack, Gooden, and deGrom—all NL Rookie of the Year winners—after his most recent outing.

    Source · New York Mets · X

  14. Red Sox activate Roman Anthony, Trevor Story off 60-day IL

    Boston brought back the outfielder and shortstop, sending Mickey Gasper and Anthony Seigler to Triple-A Worcester to clear active roster space.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  15. Roman Anthony and Trevor Story activated from IL by Red Sox

    Boston brought both players back ahead of Sunday's series finale at Yankee Stadium, per the club's announcement.

    Source · MLB.com

  16. Red Sox announce roster moves ahead of Sunday's game at Yankee Stadium

    Boston made multiple roster changes Saturday, the club announced, though the specific transactions were not detailed in the announcement.

    Source · Boston Red Sox · X

  17. Roman Anthony activated from IL ahead of Red Sox series finale vs. Yankees

    The Red Sox outfielder returns from the injured list for Sunday's game at Yankee Stadium, the club announced.

    Source · MLB.com

  18. JJ Wetherholt placed on 10-day IL with wrist tendinitis, César Prieto recalled

    The Cardinals announced the roster swap Saturday, shelving their top prospect with a wrist issue and summoning an infielder from Memphis.

    Source · St. Louis Cardinals · X

  19. Cardinals place JJ Wetherholt on 10-day IL with right wrist tendinitis

    St. Louis placed infielder JJ Wetherholt on the 10-day injured list Sunday with Cesar Prieto recalled from Triple-A Memphis.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  20. Yankees recall Luis Gil from Triple-A, option Yerry de los Santos

    The club announced the right-hander's return from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre ahead of Sunday's game against Boston.

    Source · New York Yankees · X

  21. JJ Wetherholt placed on injured list with right wrist tendinitis

    The Cardinals placed the prospect on the injured list with right wrist tendinitis, the club announced Saturday.

    Source · MLB.com

  22. JJ Wetherholt placed on IL with right wrist tendinitis

    The rookie candidate has been placed on the injured list with right wrist tendinitis, per MLB.com, with no return timeline disclosed.

    Source · MLB.com

  23. Roman Anthony returning from injury for Red Sox ahead of September push

    The top prospect is expected to rejoin Boston's roster as the club sits three games behind the Yankees for the top wild-card berth, per CBS Sports.

    Source · CBS Sports

  24. Red Sox activate Roman Anthony from IL, will bat leadoff Sunday

    The outfielder returns from finger and wrist injuries that have sidelined him since May 4, per Yahoo Sports.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  25. Byron Buxton placed on injured list with hip impingement

    The Twins center fielder is on the injured list with a hip impingement, per MLB.com, removing him from Minnesota's lineup as the club sits 6 games back in the AL Central.

    Source · MLB.com

  26. Byron Buxton returns to injured list with recurring right hip impingement

    The Twins placed Buxton on the 10-day IL for the third time this season, all hip-related; general manager Jeremy Zoll said offseason surgery is on the table.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  27. George Lombard Jr. exits Yankees-Red Sox game with right knee injury

    The Yankees outfielder left the game against Boston with a right knee injury that initial reports indicate is not considered serious.

    Source · MLB.com

  28. Mariners place Emerson Hancock on 15-day IL with adductor strain

    The right-hander's placement is retroactive to August 29, per the club. Nick Davila was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  29. JJ Wetherholt lands on IL with wrist discomfort after playing through it for weeks

    The Cardinals rookie reportedly has been placed on the injured list after dealing with wrist discomfort for an extended period, per CBS Sports.

    Source · CBS Sports

  30. JJ Wetherholt placed on IL with wrist injury, shaking up NL Rookie of the Year race

    Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt is on the injured list with a wrist injury after reportedly playing through discomfort for weeks, per CBS Sports.

    Source · CBS Sports

  31. Aaron Judge to travel with Yankees on West Coast trip, plans to ramp up activities

    The outfielder will accompany the club on its upcoming road trip while recovering from injury, MLB.com reported, though no timeline for his return has been announced.

    Source · MLB.com

  32. Will Smith set to return from injured list Tuesday for the Dodgers

    Dodgers catcher Will Smith is set to come off the injured list Tuesday, per MLB.com, as Los Angeles holds a division magic number of 10.

    Source · MLB.com

  33. Will Smith set to return from injured list Tuesday for Dodgers

    The Dodgers catcher is set to come off the IL on Tuesday, per MLB.com, as Los Angeles looks to steady its lineup.

    Source · MLB.com

  34. Emerson Hancock placed on 15-day injured list by Mariners

    The Mariners placed right-hander Emerson Hancock on the 15-day IL, with MLB.com reporting Miller is likely to return to the rotation and Davila recalled.

    Source · MLB.com

  35. Angels recall Mitch Farris and Blake Weiman, designate Shaun Anderson

    The club announced a series of roster moves, bringing up two left-handers from Triple-A Salt Lake while clearing space through a designation for assignment.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  36. Luis Rengifo placed on injured list with knee injury

    The Angels infielder lands on the IL with a knee issue, per MLB.com, as the club navigates the final month of the season.

    Source · MLB.com

  37. Luis Rengifo placed on injured list with knee injury by Padres

    The utility infielder lands on the IL with a knee injury as San Diego makes roster moves ahead of a road trip to Tampa Bay and Cincinnati.

    Source · MLB.com

  38. Xavier Edwards exits game with left elbow and thumb discomfort after tag play

    Xavier Edwards left a game early after sustaining left elbow and thumb discomfort on a tag play at second base; his status going forward has not been announced.

    Source · MLB.com

  39. Xavier Edwards exits early with left elbow, thumb discomfort after tag play

    The Marlins infielder left a game with discomfort in his left elbow and thumb after a tag play at second base, the club announced.

    Source · MLB.com

  40. Rockies bench Cole Carrigg after inappropriate gesture toward fans in Atlanta

    Colorado sat Carrigg following an incident during a game at Truist Park, per MLB.com.

    Source · MLB.com

  41. Guardians evaluating September call-up candidates, no decisions announced yet

    Cleveland is weighing its options ahead of the September 1 roster expansion but has not yet made official call-up decisions, per MLB.com.

    Source · MLB.com

  42. CJ Abrams debuts at second base for Nationals in loss to Marlins

    CJ Abrams, typically Washington's shortstop, made his debut at second base against Miami, per MLB.com — whether the shift is permanent remains unconfirmed.

    Source · MLB.com

  43. James Wood homers in first Double-A rehab game, progressing toward Nationals return

    James Wood hit a home run in his first rehab game at Double-A, per MLB.com, as the Nationals outfielder works his way back from injury toward a major-league return.

    Source · MLB.com

  44. James Wood homers in first Double-A rehab game for Nationals

    The outfielder is on rehab assignment at Double-A, MLB.com reported, indicating he is recovering from an injury and progressing toward a return.

    Source · MLB.com

  45. Buddy Kennedy elects free agency after Giants DFA, clearing waivers

    Kennedy chose free agency over a Triple-A assignment after clearing waivers following his DFA by San Francisco, ending his second stint with the Giants, per MLB Trade Rumors.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  46. Xavier Edwards exits game early with possible left thumb sprain

    The Marlins infielder left after a tag play at second base, though the club has not announced imaging results or a timetable.

    Source · MLB.com

  47. George Klassen placed on IL with lower back injury; Angels recall two

    The Angels reliever landed on the injured list with a lower back injury, per the club, which brought up Farris and Weiman from Triple-A.

    Source · MLB.com

  48. Mark Vientos hits 3 home runs in Triple-A rehab game during Mets' no-hitter

    Rehabbing Mets third baseman Mark Vientos slugged three home runs in a Triple-A rehab assignment game, per MLB.com.

    Source · MLB.com

  49. Mark Vientos hits three home runs in Triple-A rehab game for the Mets

    Vientos is on a rehab assignment with the Mets' Triple-A affiliate, where he homered three times in a no-hitter, per MLB.com.

    Source · MLB.com

  50. CJ Abrams debuts at second base for Nationals in positional shift

    The shortstop made his first appearance at the keystone for Washington in a loss to Miami, a move that reshuffles the infield alignment.

    Source · MLB.com

  51. Cardinals release Caleb Ferguson after he clears waivers

    The left-hander is now a free agent after posting an 8.64 ERA in nine games since arriving from Cincinnati at the trade deadline.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  52. Mitch Garver triggers assignment clause with Yankees, forcing Monday deadline

    The catcher's minor-league contract includes an upward mobility provision that gives other clubs until 2pm CT Monday to claim him or the Yankees to add him to their roster.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  53. Pete Alonso leaves game after pitch hits helmet brim

    The Mets first baseman exited after being struck on the brim of his helmet by a pitch, the club announced.

    Source · MLB.com

  54. Slade Cecconi on rehab assignment for right arm fatigue

    The Guardians right-hander is working his way back, and the club faces a roster decision on his return.

    Source · MLB.com

  55. Slade Cecconi on rehab assignment for right arm fatigue as Guardians face roster call

    Cecconi is rehabbing right arm fatigue, per MLB.com, with Cleveland needing to decide on his return to the active roster.

    Source · MLB.com

  56. Roman Anthony activated off injured list, returns to Red Sox lineup

    The outfield prospect rejoined Boston on Saturday, per the club, as the Red Sox continue their Wild Card push.

    Source · MLB.com

  57. Cole Carrigg benched by Rockies after inappropriate gesture toward fans in Atlanta

    The Rockies sat Carrigg following an incident during the series at Truist Park, the club announced.

    Source · MLB.com

  58. Zack Wheeler posts first quality start since July 21 as Phillies sweep Angels

    Wheeler went six innings in Philadelphia's win in Anaheim, per Yahoo Sports, though the outing raised questions about what he has been working through.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  59. Riley Greene could return to Tigers lineup Tuesday

    The Detroit outfielder is recovering from an injury and may be available as soon as the club's series opener in Minnesota, per MLB.com.

    Source · MLB.com

  60. George Klassen placed on IL with lower back injury; Angels recall Farris and Weiman

    Angels reliever George Klassen landed on the injured list with a lower back injury, per MLB.com, with Farris and Weiman recalled from Triple-A.

    Source · MLB.com

  61. Xavier Edwards leaves game with possible left thumb sprain

    The Marlins second baseman departed Sunday's contest in the fifth inning and is scheduled for testing Monday to determine the severity of the injury.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  62. Pete Alonso hit by pitch on helmet brim, avoids serious injury

    The Mets first baseman was struck on the helmet by a pitch but avoided serious injury, MLB.com reported, with his status under observation.

    Source · MLB.com

  63. Konnor Griffin singles in Double-A rehab appearance, nearing Pirates return

    Konnor Griffin made a Double-A rehab appearance and is reportedly closing in on a return to the Pittsburgh Pirates roster, per MLB.com.

    Source · MLB.com

  64. Jackson Jobe Wetherholt placed on IL, Dylan Stewart gains ground in award race

    The Arizona infielder's injury list placement shifts the award calculus, per MLB Trade Rumors, with Stewart positioned to close Wetherholt's WAR lead.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  65. Lazaro Montes called up by Mariners for MLB debut Tuesday in Boston

    The Mariners are reportedly promoting outfield prospect Lazaro Montes for his big league debut Tuesday in Boston, per reporter Francys Romero, as rosters expand to 28.

    Source · MLB Trade Rumors

  66. Lazaro Montes called up to Seattle Mariners roster, per source

    The Mariners are bringing up top prospect Lazaro Montes to the MLB roster, per MLB.com, though the club has not yet announced the move.

    Source · MLB.com

  67. Pete Crow-Armstrong hits two more home runs, reaches 38 on the season in Cubs loss

    The Chicago outfielder homered twice Sunday against Cincinnati, giving him five home runs across two games, per Yahoo Sports.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

  68. Max Fried's injury situation an X-factor for Yankees rotation

    Per Yahoo Sports, the left-hander's health status complicates New York's postseason pitching picture as the club holds the top AL wild-card spot.

    Source · Yahoo Sports

MLB News, Sunday, August 30, 2026 · Posterior Wire