MLB in Brief: Dan Evans Enjoyed His Time in Quebec | Tommy Pham in Chicago

Former Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Dan Evans was charmed by the experience of attending a Capitales game during his recent visit.https://t.co/zABiA27vhd

— Mikaël Lalancette (@MikLalancette) August 31, 2026

Posey: Tony Vitello Will Return As Giants' Manager In 2027 https://t.co/ypEfjVYi9P pic.twitter.com/jV9Ykkdvcn

— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) August 31, 2026

The Yankees claimed right-handed reliever John Schreiber, a source told https://t.co/lBLYFJ2VQf. #Royals placed him on waivers over the weekend. The soon-to-be free agent ends his time in Kansas City with a 3.71 ERA over three seasons.

— Anne Rogers (@anne__rogers) August 31, 2026

Trade news: The Chicago White Sox are acquiring outfielder Tommy Pham from the Philadelphia Phillies, sources tell ESPN. Pham is expected to join the White Sox when rosters expand on September 1. The 38-year-old rejoins the Sox after spending parts of 2026 with the Mets, Orioles, and Phillies.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 31, 2026

What's next as John Mozeliak revamps the Angels?
Manager? GM? Organizational restructuring? The 2027 roster? The interim GM discusses his plans: https://t.co/8C5YvlX7mG

— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) August 31, 2026

The Dodgers need Shohei Ohtani at his best offensively, says @Ken_Rosenthal.

“They can't risk him pitching. If it costs him the MVP, then it costs him the MVP.” pic.twitter.com/VbpudYWTUQ

— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) August 31, 2026

The bad news just keeps piling up for the Red Sox.

Willson Contreras is on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, and Mickey Gasper has been recalled from Triple-A Worcester.

— Gabrielle Starr (@gfstarr1) August 31, 2026