MLB Highlights: 2026-08-12

Alex Bregman went 3-3 with three home runs, two walks and seven RBI to power the Chicago Cubs to a 12-6 win over the Washington Nationals. Bregman scored three times in the contest and reached base five times overall.

Luis Castillo tossed seven shutout innings with 10 strikeouts and two walks, allowing just one hit as the Chicago White Sox blanked the Cincinnati Reds 5-0. He also picked off a runner.

Dustin May allowed one run over seven innings with six strikeouts and two walks as the Milwaukee Brewers fell 4-3 to the San Diego Padres.

Tyler Mahle earned the win with six innings of one-run ball and seven strikeouts as the Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets 6-3.

Trent Grisham homered twice, doubled and drove in four runs in the New York Yankees’ 10-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners.

Adrian Houser pitched six scoreless innings with five strikeouts as the San Francisco Giants fell 2-1 to the Houston Astros.

José Soriano allowed one run over six innings in the Toronto Blue Jays’ 6-4 win against the Boston Red Sox.

George Klassen picked up the win after allowing two runs over six innings in the Los Angeles Angels’ 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers.

Janson Junk earned the win with six innings of one-run ball in the Miami Marlins’ 8-2 defeat of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Griffin Conine went 2-2 with a home run, a double and three walks in the Miami Marlins’ 8-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Kyle Leahy earned the win as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 7-1. The right-hander worked 5.0 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 6 hits while striking out 6 and issuing no walks. His performance helped secure the Cardinals’ victory in the contest.

Foster Griffin picked up the win as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4. He tossed 5.0 innings, surrendering 1 earned run on 4 hits with 3 strikeouts and 1 walk. Griffin’s solid outing contributed to the Guardians’ road victory.

Dansby Swanson delivered a strong performance as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Washington Nationals 12-6. He went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, a walk, 3 runs scored and 2 RBI in the victory.

Drew Rasmussen earned the win as the Tampa Bay Rays topped the Athletics 8-4. He pitched 5.0 innings, allowing 2 earned runs on 4 hits with 3 strikeouts and 1 walk while the Rays secured the victory.

Corbin Carroll had a productive day at the plate as the Arizona Diamondbacks fell to the Colorado Rockies 6-4. He finished 2-for-4 with a home run, a triple, a walk, 2 runs scored and 1 RBI despite the loss.

Eric Lauer earned the win as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Kansas City Royals 4-2. He worked 6.1 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 4 hits while striking out 6 and walking 2 to help secure the victory.

Heriberto Hernández contributed with the bat as the Miami Marlins defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2. He went 1-for-3 with a home run, 2 walks, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI in the win.

Gary Sánchez homered in a losing effort as the Milwaukee Brewers fell to the San Diego Padres 4-3. He finished 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, a walk, 1 run scored and 2 RBI.

Zack Wheeler took the loss as the Philadelphia Phillies were defeated by the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1. He pitched 5.0 innings, allowing 4 earned runs on 6 hits with 5 strikeouts and 1 walk.

Randy Arozarena homered as the Seattle Mariners lost to the New York Yankees 10-5. He went 1-for-4 with a home run, a walk, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI in the contest.