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MLB Daily Digest – August 16, 2026

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

Joshua Báez Hits Three Home Runs in First Three MLB At-Bats as Cardinals Beat Cubs

St. Louis Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez made MLB history by hitting three home runs in his first three major league at-bats, driving in five runs to secure an 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

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ESPN Updates 2026 MLB Player Rankings as Shohei Ohtani Battles Knee Injury

ESPN’s panel of 17 experts updated their rankings of the top 50 MLB players for the 2026 season. The update highlights Shohei Ohtani’s strong pitching start despite a knee injury sidelining him since July.

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Jacob Misiorowski Uses Slider to Escape Bases-Loaded Jam Against Dodgers

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski relied on an effective slider alongside his dominant fastball to escape a critical bases-loaded jam, helping hold off Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers.

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Francisco Lindor Delivers Walk-Off Hit to Extend Mets’ Winning Surge

Francisco Lindor continued his strong second-half performance by driving in the winning run with a walk-off hit, securing a victory for the New York Mets over the Washington Nationals.

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Broadcaster Charley Steiner Calls First Complete Dodgers Game Since Cancer Remission

Longtime radio play-by-play broadcaster Charley Steiner called a complete game for the Los Angeles Dodgers for the first time since successfully beating his cancer into remission.

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Brandon Pfaadt Shines as Diamondbacks Shut Out Braves 2-0

Brandon Pfaadt allowed just two hits over seven dominant innings, improving to 7-0 with a 1.16 ERA since June 30, as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Atlanta Braves 2-0 on Friday night.

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Adley Rutschman Struggles Early With Red Sox Following Trade

Catcher Adley Rutschman has started his tenure with the Boston Red Sox by going 1-for-14 at the plate, drawing widespread reactions across Major League Baseball after his blockbuster trade.

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Orioles Manager Craig Albernaz Shares Update on Pete Alonso Injury Scare

Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz provided an update regarding first baseman Pete Alonso, who suffered a late injury during Saturday’s game, causing concern for the team.

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Key Little League World Series Rules Explained for Williamsport Tournament

A guide outlines the essential rules governing the Little League World Series in Williamsport, detailing specific regulations on innings, run rules, and player pitch counts.

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High-Earning Yankees Veteran Reportedly at Risk of Roster Cut Before Playoffs

According to team insiders, a veteran player earning a $24 million salary is in danger of being designated for assignment or cut by the New York Yankees as the postseason approaches.

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Fantasy Baseball Strategy: Target Young Pitchers Recovering From Major Arm Surgery

Fantasy baseball managers are advised to target high-ceiling young pitchers like Washington’s Cade Cavalli and Pittsburgh’s Jared Jones, who have completed rehab from major elbow surgeries.

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Yankees First Baseman Ben Rice Struggles Amid Team-Wide Offensive Slump

Yankees rookie Ben Rice is enduring a second-half slump, batting .130 over his last 21 games, as manager Aaron Boone works to help the slugger regain his early-season offensive form.

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Mets Reliever Jefry Yan Celebrates Strikeout Prematurely in Citi Field Debut

29-year-old rookie Jefry Yan performed his signature jump celebration on a pitch ruled a ball, but successfully struck out the batter two pitches later to close out the Mets’ 5-4 win over Washington.

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Wyatt Langford’s Two-Run Homer Helps Rangers Rally Past Athletics 5-3

The Texas Rangers bounced back from an early deficit to defeat the Oakland Athletics 5-3, powered by a crucial two-run home run from rookie left fielder Wyatt Langford in the sixth inning.

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