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MLB 2026 Season
Los Angeles Dodgers baseball season coverage including trades, injuries, and roster moves.
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2026-07-29 to 2026-10-26 · UTC publication dates
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Kevin Gausman's 2026 season performance with Toronto Blue Jays
Kevin Gausman, age 35, had a 5-10 record with a 4.38 ERA over 23 starts and 127.1 innings pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2026 season. This represented a decline from his strong performance in recent years, though his durable track record included pitching at least 174.2 innings and making at least 31 starts in each of the five previous seasons.
Chicago Cubs acquire pitcher Kevin Gausman from Toronto Blue Jays
The Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays in a trade. The Cubs sent prospects shortstop Ty Southisene (21 years old) and outfielder Brett Bateman (24 years old) to Toronto in exchange for Gausman. The trade was completed on Sunday night, less than 24 hours before the MLB trade deadline.
Ty Southisene's minor league statistics at High-A South Bend
Ty Southisene, a 21-year-old shortstop and the Cubs' 13th-ranked prospect (4th-round pick in 2024 MLB Draft), was hitting .326 with a .451 on-base percentage, 27 RBIs and 20 stolen bases in 44 games at High-A South Bend at the time of the trade.
Chicago Cubs' rotation injuries necessitate trade deadline additions
The Chicago Cubs faced significant rotation injuries in 2026, including Cade Horton undergoing season-ending elbow surgery after two starts, Justin Steele missing almost the entire season after Tommy John surgery and then suffering a recovery setback, and Edward Cabrera being sidelined with hamstring and adductor strains but approaching an expected return date.
Chicago Cubs hold National League wild-card lead at time of trade
At the time of the Kevin Gausman acquisition, the Chicago Cubs held a 63-49 record and led the National League wild-card standings by four games, motivating their pursuit of additional starting pitching before the trade deadline.
Kevin Gausman's recent postseason experience with Toronto Blue Jays
Kevin Gausman pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 postseason as they reached the World Series, recording a 2-3 record with a 2.93 ERA in six postseason starts. He started Games 2 and 6 of the World Series, which the Blue Jays lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing a combined six runs on seven hits over 12.2 innings in those two games.
Brett Bateman's minor league statistics at Triple-A Iowa
Brett Bateman, a 24-year-old outfielder and the Cubs' 21st-ranked prospect, hit .312 with three home runs, 18 doubles, 33 RBIs and 20 stolen bases in 82 games for Triple-A Iowa in the 2026 season.
Skubal's Cy Young achievements and performance metrics
Tarik Skubal won the American League Cy Young Award in both 2024 and 2025, including a unanimous vote in 2025. Over the 2024-2025 seasons, he led the AL in ERA both years, recorded 469 strikeouts and allowed just 283 hits in 387.1 innings, accumulating 12.6 fWAR—1.5 more than any other pitcher during that span.
Dodgers acquire pitcher Tarik Skubal from Tigers
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in a trade. The Dodgers sent outfielder Zyhir Hope (ranked No. 5 prospect), right-handed pitcher River Ryan (No. 7), and right-handed pitcher Brady Smith (No. 17) to Detroit in exchange for Skubal.
Tigers' playoff performance ends with trade deadline loss
The Detroit Tigers' attempt at an all-in 2026 season ended with the trade of Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers. After winning 15 of 20 games from June 29 to July 24, bringing them within five games of the AL Central lead and 2.5 games of a wild-card spot, the Tigers lost their final two games before the trade deadline to Baltimore after blowing a 7-0 lead.
Skubal wins arbitration case setting pitcher salary record
Tarik Skubal won his arbitration case against the Tigers, securing a $32 million salary for the 2026 season. This surpassed Juan Soto's 2024 salary of $31 million as the richest pre-arbitration deal in baseball history.
Dodgers strengthen rotation with multiple elite pitchers
With the acquisition of Tarik Skubal, the Los Angeles Dodgers' rotation now includes 2025 World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto, two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, All-Star lefty Justin Wrobleski, and potentially Shohei Ohtani (depending on his recovery from knee and biceps injuries).
Skubal returns to form after elbow surgery
After undergoing arthroscopic surgery in early May to remove a loose body from his throwing elbow, Tarik Skubal missed 45 days but has returned to dominant form. Over six starts since returning on June 13, he posted a 1.95 ERA with 50 strikeouts and only 6 walks over 37 innings.
Framber Valdez wins game allowing two runs in seven innings
Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez earned his sixth win of the season, allowing two runs and nine hits in seven innings against the Oakland Athletics on August 1. This was his 10th career win against the A's.
Tigers defeat Athletics 8-6 with homers from Clark and McGonigle
The Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland Athletics 8-6 on August 1. Max Clark hit a two-run homer, Kevin McGonigle homered for the second consecutive game, and Gleyber Torres also went deep. The homers by Clark and McGonigle marked the first time the Tigers ever got homers from two players age 21 or younger in the same game. Henry Bolte hit a three-run homer for the Athletics.
Oakland Athletics lose 11th straight series
The Oakland Athletics lost to the Detroit Tigers on August 1, marking their 11th consecutive series loss. This is only the third time in the last 110 seasons that the Athletics have lost 11 straight series, with previous instances occurring in 2008 and 1960.
Tigers move within 2.5 games of final wild-card spot
With their victory over the Athletics on August 1, the Detroit Tigers moved within 2.5 games of the final wild-card spot in Major League Baseball, just two days before the trade deadline.
Max Clark makes strong MLB debut with three hits and RBI
Max Clark went 3-for-4 in his MLB debut on July 31 against the Oakland Athletics, collecting two doubles, one walk, two runs scored, and one RBI. He worked a walk in his first plate appearance, blooped a single into left field in his second at-bat, bounced out in the sixth inning, hit an RBI double off Brady Basso in the eighth inning, and doubled again in the ninth inning.
Max Clark hits first MLB home run in second game
Max Clark, the 21-year-old Detroit Tigers rookie and No. 3 overall pick from the 2023 MLB Draft, hit his first career major league home run on August 1 against the Oakland Athletics. The two-run shot came in the sixth inning off Athletics pitcher Jack Perkins, traveling 387 feet with a 99.3 mph exit velocity and 35-degree launch angle at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California.
Craig Yoho's 2026 performance with Milwaukee Brewers
Right-handed pitcher Craig Yoho compiled a 2-0 record with a 3.15 ERA in 15 appearances (3 stints) for the Milwaukee Brewers during the 2026 season. Yoho was selected by Milwaukee in the eighth round of the 2023 MLB Draft and has a career 1.10 minor league ERA.
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Red Sox activate Anthony and Story, bolster roster for playoff push
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Sammy Sosa participates in Cubs 150-year anniversary ceremony
Sammy Sosa participates in Cubs 150-year anniversary celebration in Chicago.
Crow-Armstrong's MVP Season Reaches New Peak with Historic Performance
Crow-Armstrong achieved historic offensive feats—three homers, a cycle, franchise records—strengthening his MVP case.
Twins youth movement accelerates as injuries force young roster tests
Twins call up young prospects Jenkins and Culpepper as injuries force youth movement acceleration during AL Central race.
Tigers promote Sears for MLB debut amid rotation rebuild
Tigers promote 2023 draft pick Sears to MLB for rotation depth amid rebuild.
Stanton's rehab setback deepens Yankees injury concerns mid-season
Stanton's rehab calf strain threatens his 2026 availability amid Yankees injury struggles.
Dodgers acquire Bubic despite left elbow and shoulder injuries
Dodgers acquire injured pitcher Bubic from Royals in deadline trade.
Padres acquire All-Star pitcher Ray to strengthen rotation
Padres add All-Star Ray to strengthen rotation for playoff stretch.
Rockies develop Adams recovery, eye Carrigg for center field future
Rockies advance Adams' recovery and develop Carrigg for center field succession.