LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated right‑hander Landon Knack to the major‑league roster Thursday, sending fellow right‑hander Seth Halvorsen back to the minors one day after his successful club debut.

Knack, 29, returns for his second stint with Los Angeles this season. The right‑hander has appeared in two games, allowing five runs across five innings. Now in his third year with the Dodgers, Knack owns a 6–7 record and 4.33 ERA over 27 career appearances, including 19 starts. At Triple‑A Oklahoma City, he posted a 2–0 mark with a 2.60 ERA in five outings, four of them starts. The Dodgers selected Knack in the second round of the 2020 draft out of East Tennessee State.

Halvorsen, 26, delivered a scoreless 10th inning in his Dodgers debut Wednesday night, earning the win against Kansas City. Before joining Los Angeles, he logged 21 appearances for Colorado this season, going 0–1 with a 4.74 ERA. Across 76 career major‑league games with the Rockies (2024–26) and Dodgers (2026), Halvorsen is 4–4 with a 4.25 ERA and 66 strikeouts in 72 innings. Colorado drafted him in the seventh round in 2023 out of the University of Tennessee.

BOSTON – The Boston Red Sox on Thursday sent minor‑league outfielder Harold Rivas to the Baltimore Orioles, completing the August 3 trade that brought catchers Adley Rutschman and Jake Rogers to Boston.

Rivas, 18, was ranked as the Red Sox’s No. 21 prospect by Baseball America at the time of the deal. The right‑handed‑hitting center fielder appeared in 46 games for the Florida Complex League Red Sox, batting .241 with six doubles, four triples, six home runs and 19 RBI. He made 43 starts in center field and two as designated hitter.

Signed out of Venezuela as an international free agent in January 2025, Rivas has hit .249 across 92 career minor‑league games, totaling 12 doubles, eight triples, eight home runs and 39 RBI — all within Boston’s system.

NEW YORK – The Seattle Mariners have claimed catcher Willie MacIver off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays, Executive Vice President and general manager Justin Hollander announced Thursday. The move brings Seattle’s 40‑man roster to 38 players.

MacIver, 29, will report to Triple‑A Tacoma after splitting the 2026 season between the Rangers and Blue Jays organizations. Across 74 Triple‑A games, he has hit .253 with 16 doubles, three triples, eight home runs, 50 RBI and five stolen bases, while posting a .342 on‑base percentage and .424 slugging percentage (.766 OPS).

He appeared in 32 major‑league games with the Oakland Athletics in 2025, batting .186 with five doubles, three home runs and nine RBI.

A Pleasant Hill, Calif., native, MacIver was drafted in the ninth round by the Colorado Rockies in 2018 out of the University of Washington. Over 657 minor‑league games across four organizations — Colorado (2018–24), Oakland (2025), Texas (2026) and Toronto (2026) — he has compiled a .263 career average, 131 doubles, 20 triples, 81 home runs, 379 RBI, 84 stolen bases, a .350 OBP, and a .440 slugging percentage (.789 OPS).

If MacIver reaches the majors with Seattle, he would become the seventh former University of Washington player to appear in a game for the Mariners, joining Austin Voth (2024), Jake Lamb (2022), Braden Bishop (2019–21), Sean White (2007, 2009–10), Sean Spencer (1999) and Mike Blowers (1992–95, 1997, 1999).

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
First pitch: 7:05 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN (streaming via Fubo/MLB.TV where available)

This is Game 2 of a three-game series. The Yankees won the opener 4-1 on Tuesday night with late two-run singles from Ryan McMahon and Trent Grisham. Seattle enters on a five-game losing streak and is a season-worst eight games under .500, while New York sits second in the AL East and holds the top AL wild-card spot.

Probable Starting Pitchers

Mariners: RHP Bryce Miller (#50) — 4-6, 3.08 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 79 K in 79.0 IP. Strong control and efficiency; seeking his first win in over a month after a stretch of tough outings.

Yankees: RHP Will Warren (#29) — 8-6, 4.18 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 114 K in 114.0 IP. Workhorse innings-eater with solid results overall; has a strong career mark against Seattle.

Miller holds the edge in ERA and WHIP.

Venue & Weather Forecast

Yankee Stadium (hitter-friendly short porch in right field; night game under the lights).
Forecast: Sunny and warm to hot, with highs around 85–90°F during the day cooling into the low-to-mid 70s by first pitch. Partly cloudy later with a slight chance of evening showers/thunderstorms (around 20–30%). Light northwest-to-southwest winds. Typical late-summer New York conditions with limited game impact expected.

Injury Reports

Mariners:

Josh Naylor (1B): Day-to-day (wrist soreness; sat Tuesday).

Gabe Speier (RP): Day-to-day (back).

Luke Raley (OF): 10-day IL (forearm/elbow).

J.P. Crawford (SS): 10-day IL (wrist).

Matt Brash / Cole Wilcox (RP): 15-day IL.

Longer-term/60-day IL: Carlos Vargas, Will Wilson, Logan Evans, Cooper Criswell. Infield and bullpen depth affected.

Yankees:

Giancarlo Stanton (DH) / Cody Bellinger (OF): 10-day IL (leg/hamstring).

Carlos Rodón / Kervin Castro (P): 15-day IL (elbow).

Aaron Judge (OF): 60-day IL (rib stress fracture).

Clarke Schmidt (SP): 60-day IL (elbow). Core power bats and rotation depth limited, though the lineup remains competitive.

Current Rosters / Key Players

Mariners key contributors: Julio Rodríguez (power), Randy Arozarena (.276 AVG), Cole Young, Josh Naylor (when available), Cal Raleigh; solid starting pitching led by Miller, Gilbert, and others.

Yankees key contributors: Ben Rice (~32 HR), Jazz Chisholm Jr., Trent Grisham, Ryan McMahon, Luis García Jr., Austin Wells, Spencer Jones; resilient lineup that has produced late comebacks.

Key Player Versus Player Matchups & Notes

Rodríguez and Arozarena (Mariners’ top threats) vs. Warren’s mid-4.00 ERA.

Rice, Chisholm, and Grisham (Yankees’ opportunistic bats) against Miller’s elite control.

Yankee Stadium’s short right-field porch favors left-handed power and opposite-field contact.

Both bullpens have been tested; New York showed late-inning resilience Tuesday.
Season series: Yankees lead 3-1 overall and 1-0 in this set.

Recent Team Forms

Mariners: 1-4 in last 5 / 3-7 in last 10; deep skid with quiet offense (just 3 hits Tuesday). Road record poor (23-35).

Yankees: 3-2 in last 5 / 6-4 in last 10; strong recent stretch (17-10 in last 27) and wild-card positioning. Home record solid (30-26).

Game Odds

Seattle Mariners              8.5

New York Yankees           – 128

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Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois
First pitch: 7:40 p.m. ET
TV: CHSN / Reds.TV (streaming via Fubo/MLB.TV where available)

This is Game 2 of a three-game interleague series. The Reds won the opener 5-4 in 10 innings on Tuesday night, rallying from a 4-0 deficit behind Elly De La Cruz’s go-ahead sacrifice fly. Chicago sits first in the AL Central; Cincinnati is fourth in the NL Central and fighting for wild-card relevance.

Probable Starting Pitchers

Reds: RHP Rhett Lowder (#25) — 4-7, 5.26 ERA, ~1.48 WHIP, 73 K in ~89 IP. Coming off a solid outing against the Athletics; first career appearance vs. the White Sox.

White Sox: RHP Luis Castillo (#58) — 3-9, 5.30 ERA, ~1.41 WHIP, 91 K in ~104 IP. Former Red making his third career start against Cincinnati (0-2, 7.15 ERA in prior meetings). Workhorse but elevated ERA this season.

Both starters have similar mid-5.00 ERAs; neither holds a clear dominance edge.

Venue & Weather Forecast

Rate Field (outdoor, generally hitter-friendly with the wind often blowing out to left-center).
Forecast: Warm and humid with highs near 78–81°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely earlier in the day (some potentially severe with heavy rain and wind), transitioning to partly cloudy by evening with lows around 70–71°F. Light winds. Possible delays if storms linger, but conditions should improve for a 7:40 p.m. start.

Injury Reports

Reds:

Spencer Steer (1B): 10-day IL (wrist).

Tony Santillan (RP): 15-day IL (oblique).

Longer-term/60-day IL: Hunter Greene (elbow), Graham Ashcraft (forearm), Brandon Williamson (shoulder), Blake Dunn (elbow). Rotation and bullpen depth strained.

White Sox:

Joey Bart (C) / Kyle Teel (C): 10-day IL (hand/ankle).

Chris Murphy (RP): 15-day IL (flexor).

Chase Meidroth (INF): Day-to-day (wrist).

Longer-term/60-day IL: Tanner Murray (shoulder), Prelander Berroa / Ky Bush / Mike Vasil / Jordan Leasure / Brooks Baldwin / Drew Thorpe (mostly elbow-related). Catching and pitching depth limited.

Current Rosters / Key Players (active emphasis)

Reds key contributors: Elly De La Cruz (.271 AVG, speed/power), Sal Stewart (~25 HR), JJ Bleday, Tyler Stephenson, Matt McLain; offense ranks among the better power groups in MLB.

White Sox key contributors: Miguel Vargas (~25 HR), Colson Montgomery (~26 HR), Chase Meidroth (.274 AVG when healthy), Munetaka Murakami, Luis Robert Jr. (when active); solid home power production.

Key Player Versus Player Matchups & Notes

De La Cruz and Stewart (Reds’ dynamic duo) vs. Castillo’s elevated home-run rate.

Vargas, Montgomery, and Murakami (White Sox power) against Lowder’s mid-5.00 ERA.

Rate Field’s dimensions and potential wind favor offense, especially left-handed hitters.

Both bullpens have been taxed; Cincinnati’s late rally Tuesday showed resilience.
Season series: Reds lead 1-0 in this set (first meetings of 2026).

Recent Team Forms

Reds: 6-4 in last 10; snapped a three-game skid with the Tuesday comeback. Road record 28-30.

White Sox: 4-6 in last 10; strong home mark (36-23) but dropped the series opener after two prior wins.

Game Odds

Cincinnati Reds                 9

Chicago White Sox          – 143

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Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
First pitch: 6:45 p.m. ET
TV: Marquee Sports Network / Nationals.TV (streaming via Fubo/MLB.TV where available)

This is Game 2 of a three-game series. The Cubs took the opener 8-6 on Tuesday night behind home runs from Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman, and Seiya Suzuki, improving to a season-best 20 games over .500 and extending a strong recent stretch (seven wins in their last eight). Washington dropped its first game after a three-game winning streak. Chicago sits second in the NL Central; the Nationals are fourth in the NL East.

Probable Starting Pitchers

Cubs: LHP David Peterson (#19) — 6-7, 5.35 ERA, ~1.50 WHIP, 88 K in ~106 IP. Acquired midseason; has settled in with stronger recent outings (low-ERA stretch in his last several starts). Strong career numbers vs. the Nationals.

Nationals: LHP Jackson Kent — 0-0 (MLB debut). Top prospect (No. 8 in the Nationals system) making his first big-league start after solid minor-league work (notably strong at Double-A before a promotion to Triple-A). Left-handed matchup against a lefty-heavy Cubs lineup.

Peterson holds the experience edge; Kent’s debut introduces uncertainty but upside.

Venue & Weather Forecast

Nationals Park (outdoor venue with generally balanced dimensions; evening game).
Forecast: Mostly sunny and warm, high around 88°F, with lows near 72–73°F. Light northwest winds around 5 mph and low precipitation chance. Comfortable late-summer conditions with minimal weather interference expected.

Injury Reports

Cubs:

Matt Shaw (OF/INF): 10-day IL (hand).

Multiple 15-day IL arms: Daniel Palencia (elbow), Hoby Milner (appendicitis), Gavin Hollowell (shoulder), Phil Maton (knee), Edward Cabrera (hamstring).

Longer-term/60-day IL: Justin Steele, Shelby Miller, Hunter Harvey, Cade Horton, Porter Hodge, Riley Martin, Ben Brown, and others (mostly elbow-related). Bullpen and rotation depth tested.

Nationals:

James Wood (OF): 10-day IL (oblique).

Drew Millas (C): 10-day IL (finger).

Connelly Early (P): 15-day IL (elbow).

Longer-term/60-day IL: Josiah Gray, DJ Herz, Ken Waldichuk, Richard Lovelady, Mitchell Parker, PJ Poulin (mostly arm injuries). Lineup and pitching depth impacted.

Current Rosters / Key Players

Cubs key contributors: Pete Crow-Armstrong (.285+ AVG, ~27 HR, speed), Seiya Suzuki, Alex Bregman, Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson; balanced offense with strong recent power and on-base production.

Nationals key contributors: CJ Abrams (.286 AVG, ~29 HR), Brady House, Keibert Ruiz, Dylan Crews, Jacob Young; capable of putting up runs but inconsistent overall.

Key Player Versus Player Matchups & Notes

Crow-Armstrong, Bregman, and Suzuki (Cubs’ hot bats) vs. debutant Kent.

Abrams and the Nationals’ power core against Peterson’s left-handed stuff.

Both left-handed starters create platoon advantages; Nationals Park can play neutral-to-hitter-friendly in warm weather.

Cubs’ recent offensive surge (multiple multi-homer games) vs. Washington’s home struggles (26-35).
Season series: Tied 2-2 entering the series; Cubs lead this set 1-0.

Recent Team Forms

Cubs: 7-1 in last 8 / strong overall (70-50); excellent road form (35-26) and one of the hotter teams in the second half.

Nationals: 4-6 in last 10; mixed results with a recent three-game win streak snapped Tuesday. Home record poor.

Game Odds

Chicago Cubs                     – 162

Washington Nationals   9.5

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Oracle Park, San Francisco, California
First pitch: 3:45 p.m. ET
TV: NBCS-BA / SCHN (streaming via Fubo/MLB.TV where available)

This is the rubber match of a three-game series. Houston won the opener 6-3 in 10 innings on Monday; San Francisco responded with a 4-1 victory on Tuesday behind rookies Bryce Eldridge (homer) and Carson Whisenhunt. The Astros sit first in the AL West (half-game edge), while the Giants remain near the bottom of the NL West.

Probable Starting Pitchers

Astros: LHP Bryan King (#74) — 2-3, 3.83 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 40 K in 49.1 IP. Provides a solid left-handed option with respectable run prevention.

Giants: RHP Adrian Houser — Approximately 3-7, 4.55 ERA, 1.37 WHIP range in recent reporting (around 97 IP). Continues to post middling results with limited dominance.

King holds a modest edge in ERA and overall profile.

Venue & Weather Forecast

Oracle Park (waterfront ballpark known for cool temperatures, marine layer, and pitcher-friendly dimensions, especially to right-center).
Forecast: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of morning drizzle; high around 63°F, lows near 57°F. Southwest winds 10–20 mph typical of the Bay Area. Cool, overcast conditions expected—standard for San Francisco in August and generally favorable for pitching with limited offensive boost from the weather.

Injury Reports

Astros:

Jose Altuve (2B): Day-to-day (left foot contusion; left Tuesday’s game after HBP).

Brice Matthews (CF/OF): 10-day IL (knee).

Mike Burrows (SP): 15-day IL (elbow).

Longer-term/60-day IL: Carlos Correa (ankle, season-ending surgery), Brandon Walter (elbow). Rotation depth and infield flexibility affected.

Giants:

Multiple 10-day IL: Harrison Bader (plantar fasciitis), Matt Chapman (abdomen/leg, potentially season-ending), Casey Schmitt (knee), Daniel Susac (knee), Jesus Rodriguez (elbow), Marcelo Mayer (forearm).

15-day and 60-day IL: Trevor McDonald (elbow), Rowan Wick, Jose Butto, Matt Gage, Joel Peguero, Randy Rodriguez, Hayden Birdsong (mostly arm/elbow issues). Significant absences in the lineup and bullpen.

Current Rosters / Key Players

Astros key contributors: Yordan Alvarez (elite .322 AVG, ~35 HR, AL batting title contender), Christian Walker, Isaac Paredes, Jeremy Peña, Cam Smith; pitching staff mixed with King starting and recent contributions from Hunter Brown.

Giants key contributors: Jung Hoo Lee (strong AVG), Rafael Devers (~24 HR), Willy Adames, Bryce Eldridge (emerging power), Luis Arraez (when available); offense and pitching both challenged by injuries.

Key Player Versus Player Matchups & Notes

Alvarez (excellent vs. RHP) against Houser; the Astros’ power core vs. Giants’ depleted defense/pitching.

Giants’ lefty-heavy or contact bats vs. King.

Oracle Park suppresses some power, especially for right-handed hitters, favoring pitchers in cool conditions.

Bullpens: Both sides have used relief extensively in the series; Astros hold a slight edge in recent effectiveness. Day game timing and marine layer should keep scoring moderate.
Season series currently even at 1-1 in this set.

Recent Team Forms

Astros: 2-3 in last 5 / roughly 5-5 in last 10; solid overall record and division lead, but recent offensive inconsistencies (scored 1 run Tuesday). Road record balanced at 31-31.

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Giants: 2-3 in last 5 / 3-7 in last 10; struggling overall with a poor record and limited home success (28-30). Recent win provides momentum.

Series History

The teams split the first two games of this series. Broader 2026 interleague results lean toward Houston’s quality.

Game Odds

Houston Astros                 – 138

San Francisco Giants      8.5

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Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
First pitch: 3:40 p.m. ET
TV: Dbacks.TV / Rockies.TV (streaming options include Fubo/MLB.TV where available)

This is the rubber match of a three-game series. Arizona won the opener 9-0 on Monday (Nolan Arenado grand slam), while Colorado rallied for a 3-2 win on Tuesday behind Kyle Karros’ two-run homer (he later left after a collision) and solid relief. The Diamondbacks sit second in the NL West (tied with the Padres in the wild-card picture), while the Rockies remain last in the division.

Probable Starting Pitchers

Rockies: RHP Ryan Feltner (#18) — 4-6, 5.71 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 59 K in 82.0 IP. Continues to battle inconsistency with elevated run prevention numbers.

Diamondbacks: RHP Merrill Kelly (#29) — 8-9, 4.88 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 80 K in 120.0 IP. Listed day-to-day with a leg issue in some reports but is the scheduled starter; provides a clearer edge over Feltner.

Kelly holds the advantage in experience, workload, and overall effectiveness.

Venue & Weather Forecast

Chase Field (retractable-roof stadium in downtown Phoenix; typically open in favorable conditions).
Forecast: Hot and mostly sunny to partly cloudy with a high near 97–100°F. Slight chance of showers/thunderstorms (especially later), light southwest winds around 5–10 mph. Heat will be a factor for players and fans; the roof may close if storms approach or for comfort. Precipitation chances remain modest during game time.

Injury Reports

Rockies:

Tyler Freeman (RF/OF): 10-day IL (lumbar).

Jeff Criswell (P), Jaden Hill (RP), Sean Sullivan (P): 15-day IL (shoulder/undisclosed).

Longer-term/60-day IL: Chase Dollander (elbow), José Quintana (elbow), McCade Brown (shoulder), Kris Bryant (back), Welinton Herrera (elbow), RJ Petit (elbow), Pierson Ohl (elbow). Rotation and depth remain limited.

Diamondbacks:

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (LF), Jordan Lawlar (OF), Tommy Troy (OF): 10-day IL (adductor/hamstring/shoulder).

Ryan Thompson (P), Drey Jameson (P): 15-day IL (back/hip).

Longer-term/60-day IL: Zac Gallen, Corbin Burnes, Ryne Nelson, A.J. Puk, Justin Martinez, Blake Walston, Cristian Mena, Andrew Saalfrank (mostly elbow/shoulder issues).

Day-to-day: Geraldo Perdomo (knee), Merrill Kelly (leg). Significant pitching and outfield absences, but the core lineup remains competitive.

Current Rosters / Key Players

Rockies key contributors: Hunter Goodman (power leader, ~34 HR), Jake McCarthy (high AVG), Ezequiel Tovar (SS), Mickey Moniak, Kyle Karros (recent heroics), Tyler Rumfield; pitching staff challenged with Feltner starting and thin depth.

Diamondbacks key contributors: Corbin Carroll (speed/power), Ketel Marte (~21 HR), Gabriel Moreno (high AVG), Geraldo Perdomo (when available), Nolan Arenado, Jake McCarthy matchup notes elsewhere; better overall roster construction despite injuries.

Key Player Versus Player Matchups & Notes

Carroll and Marte (power and on-base threats) vs. Feltner’s elevated ERA and home-run vulnerability.

Goodman and the Rockies’ contact/power bats vs. Kelly (who has shown solid but not elite strikeout rates).

Chase Field’s hitter-friendly tendencies (especially with roof open) favor offense; both teams have shown the ability to score in the series.

Bullpen edge leans slightly to Arizona when healthy, though both sides have used relief heavily. Day game and heat may influence pitcher efficiency and late-inning decisions.

Season series: Diamondbacks lead overall (roughly 6-3 entering the series, now 1-1 in this set).

Recent Team Forms

Rockies: 4-6 in last 10; strong team batting average (~.255–.287 recently) but poor pitching (team ERA ~5.5 range) and road struggles (20-41). Coming off a gritty win.

Diamondbacks: 5-5 in last 10; solid home record (36-26), better pitching (team ERA ~4.10–4.17), and competitive offense despite missing pieces. Fighting for playoff positioning.

Series History

Arizona has generally had the upper hand in 2026 meetings. Public money and lines favor the home team.

Game Odds

Colorado Rockies                             9.5

Arizona Diamondbacks                 – 176

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