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MLB Daily Digest – August 11, 2026

The latest MLB headlines, trade updates, game reaction, standings stories and talking points from across baseball.

Red Sox Awarded Run on Unusual ‘Fourth Out’ Play Against Blue Jays

Umpires struggled to explain a rare and confusing play in which the Boston Red Sox were awarded a run on a wild "fourth out" sequence against the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Arizona Diamondbacks Designate Former Closer Paul Sewald for Assignment

Amid a tight National League playoff race, the Arizona Diamondbacks have designated reliever Paul Sewald for assignment while welcoming Michael Soroka and Zack Littell to the pitching staff.

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Nathan Eovaldi Placed on IL; Blake Snell Set to Return for Dodgers

The Rangers placed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation, while the Dodgers prepare to welcome back Blake Snell for his Tuesday start against the Royals.

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Giants Third Baseman Matt Chapman to Undergo Season-Ending Abdominal Surgery

San Francisco Giants veteran third baseman Matt Chapman will undergo season-ending surgery in Philadelphia to repair an abdominal strain, ending his season after 84 games.

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Former MLB All-Star Tim Anderson Retires After 10 Seasons

Former Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has retired from Major League Baseball after 10 seasons, citing physical pain. He last played in 31 games for the Angels in 2025.

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Lawmakers Urge MLB to Ban Sports Betting Promos Involving Players

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and two House representatives have requested that MLB and the players’ union prohibit promotional sportsbook deals, citing a Bryce Harper personalized greeting.

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MLB Announces Postseason Schedule With World Series Set for October

Major League Baseball has released its 2026 postseason schedule, with the World Series scheduled to begin on October 23 and a potential Game 7 slated for October 31.

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Yankees Begin Transitioning Anthony Volpe to Second Base

The New York Yankees have begun a defensive experiment to increase Anthony Volpe’s versatility by testing the young infielder at second base to boost his overall utility to the team.

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Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Criticizes Team’s Focus Amid Slump

Following eight losses in their last nine games, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts publicly questioned his team’s urgency and focus ahead of a pivotal seven-game homestand.

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Mets Place Closer Devin Williams on Injured List With Shoulder Strain

The New York Mets have placed closer Devin Williams on the injured list due to a right shoulder strain, though the organization does not believe the injury is a long-term concern.

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MLB Mailbag Analyzes Trade Deadline Decisions and Upcoming Free Agency

The latest MLB Trade Rumors mailbag addresses key topics including the White Sox’s trade deadline strategy, the Cubs’ recent acquisitions, the Tarik Skubal trade, and the upcoming free agent class.

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Yankees Rely on Dominant Starting Trio of Cole, Fried, and Schlittler

The New York Yankees’ starting rotation is carrying the team through an offensive slump, led by the stellar trio of Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, and Cam Schlittler, who dominated the Braves.

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Tulsa Little League Disqualified Over Ineligible Player; Judge Intervenes

After Little League International disqualified a Tulsa team from the Southwest Region Tournament for using an ineligible player, a Texas judge issued a restraining order to let the game proceed.

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Giants Catcher Daniel Susac Diagnosed With Fractured Left Patella

San Francisco Giants catching prospect Daniel Susac suffered a fractured patella in his left knee, leaving the organization short on catching depth ahead of their series against the Astros.

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