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MLB Daily Digest – August 15, 2026

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

Dave Roberts confident in Shohei Ohtani returning to mound this season

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence in Shohei Ohtani’s return to pitching this season after the two-way star successfully completed a 35-pitch bullpen session on Friday.

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Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exits game after collision at third base

Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was forced to leave Friday’s game following a collision with New York Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. during a play at third base.

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Mets’ Juan Soto aims to return from calf strain before end of 2026 season

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto shared his goal of rejoining the team before the 2026 season concludes as he continues to recover from a left calf strain.

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Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte exits game against Braves with knee soreness

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte was removed from Friday’s game against the Atlanta Braves after the first inning due to soreness in his left knee.

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Mariners place Colt Emerson on IL, call up Brock Rodden in extra-innings loss

The Seattle Mariners placed shortstop Colt Emerson on the 10-day injured list with wrist inflammation and selected infielder Brock Rodden before suffering a 10-7 extra-innings loss to the Astros.

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Cardinals to promote power-hitting outfield prospect Joshua Baez to MLB

The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly promoting 23-year-old outfield prospect Joshua Baez, who hit 34 home runs in the minor leagues this season, amid their push for the postseason.

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26 Hall of Famers walk out of cornfield in Field of Dreams pregame ceremony

In a tribute mimicking the classic film, 26 Hall of Fame members emerged from the outfield cornfield during the pregame pageantry for the Field of Dreams game.

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Padres carry five-game winning streak into series against Guardians

After completing a sweep of the National League-leading Milwaukee Brewers, the San Diego Padres enter their weekend series against the Cleveland Guardians riding a five-game winning streak.

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Dodgers’ fundamental and base-running struggles raise concerns

A weekly review of the Los Angeles Dodgers highlights unusual struggles with the automated ball-strike system, base-running, and basic fundamentals for the typically poised franchise.

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Former Red Sox outfielder from 1999 ALCS team dies at 54

The baseball community is mourning the loss of a former Boston Red Sox outfielder who helped guide the team to the 1999 ALCS. He has passed away at the age of 54.

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Rangers fall 8-3 to Athletics as Jeff McNeil drives in three runs

The Texas Rangers suffered an 8-3 defeat to the Oakland Athletics after Jeff McNeil went 4-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs, capitalizing on an early three-run deficit for Texas.

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Robert Stock’s strong bounce-back start fuels Mets victory

Pitcher Robert Stock delivered an encouraging bounce-back performance on the mound, securing a victory for the Mets and offering a bright spot for the franchise’s future outlook.

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Rafael Devers criticized for late baserunning error in Giants’ loss

San Francisco Giants’ Rafael Devers faced heavy criticism following a costly ninth-inning baserunning mistake during the team’s 5-1 defeat against the Colorado Rockies.

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