MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: May 12, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

National League Power & Struggles

The Atlanta Braves continued their dominant run atop the NL East, fueled by the powerful left-handed hitting of Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin, even as the team absorbed a significant blow; catcher Sean Murphy was placed on the injured list Tuesday with a fractured left middle finger, potentially sidelining him for eight weeks. Meanwhile, the struggling New York Mets are reportedly re-examining their player evaluation process after numerous free-agent acquisitions landed on the IL this season, prompting the organization to call up their No. 2 prospect, outfielder A.J. Ewing, in an effort to spark their stagnant offense. Adding to the woes in Queens, the team faces decisions regarding injury-prone players as they assess the rest of the season.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are seeking a reset for two-way star Shohei Ohtani, who is mired in one of his worst hitting slumps of the season, hoping extra time off can reverse the trend; this comes immediately after the club welcomed back Mookie Betts, who rejoined the active roster Monday following a five-week absence due to injury. In a move to bolster the outfield, the Dodgers finalized a trade with the D-backs, acquiring outfielder Alek Thomas in exchange for an unnamed outfield prospect.

Pitching Showcases & Bullpen Volatility

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes nearly achieved history Tuesday night, taking a no-hit bid into the seventh inning against the Rockies before it was broken up by Mickey Moniak's clean single; Skenes ultimately earned the win despite the broken bid. In a separate outing, the San Diego Padres' Ryan Weathers also saw his no-hit bid vanish in the seventh inning, and shortly thereafter, the Yankees ultimately lost the contest 3-2, marking New York's fourth consecutive defeat. The volatility surrounding relief pitching remains a major league theme, with many teams finding that closers with reliable uppercase 'C' status are increasingly rare commodities, prompting fantasy managers to constantly evaluate waiver wire pickups like Waldschmidt and Snelling for immediate relief help.

Roster Moves & Mid-Season Transactions

The injury bug continued to bite across the league as the Oakland Athletics placed shortstop Jacob Wilson on the 10-day IL due to a dislocated left shoulder after his Tuesday injury, while the Toronto Blue Jays added Addison Barger to the IL with right elbow inflammation, simultaneously designating veteran left-hander Eric Lauer for assignment following Barger's hard throw. In moves involving returning players, the Brewers activated Christian Yelich off the IL after he missed a month tending to an adductor strain, allowing the slugger to return to action. The Yankees recalled former top shortstop prospect Anthony Volpe from the minors to rejoin the major league club, though they are simultaneously monitoring José Caballero, who is dealing with a sore right middle finger, hoping to avoid sending him to the IL.

Front Office & League Developments

In an early-season trade that surprised many observers, the Cleveland Guardians acquired an elite defensive catcher from the San Francisco Giants in a swap that is currently being graded for both sides. On the administrative front, officials from Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association commenced their first round of CBA talks Tuesday, initiating negotiations roughly six months before the expiration date of the current collective bargaining agreement. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles welcomed back pitchers Trevor Rogers and Tyler Wells for their series against New York, though the team subsequently placed Danny Wolfram on the IL, contrasting with the Braves' activation of Ha-Seong Kim, who made his season debut while designating Eli White for the seven-day concussion IL as Atlanta manages its depth.