MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: May 13, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

MLB Hitting & Slump Breakers

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a loss, but star designated hitter Shohei Ohtani snapped his home run drought, connecting for a blast that ended an 11-game stretch without leaving the park, which was tied for his longest since joining the club; Ohtani also contributed a single and a walk during the contest, though the team hopes extra time off will help him fully reset his approach. Separately, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh finally broke through offensively after a difficult stretch, recording his first hit since April 27, snapping the longest hitless streak in the majors this season, which finally concluded in the seventh inning. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers activated outfielder/DH Christian Yelich from the injured list, returning him to the lineup after he missed a full month due to an adductor strain.

Pitching Highlights & Near Misses

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes saw his no-hit bid end in the seventh inning Tuesday night when Mickey Moniak broke up the bid with a clean single, though the Pirates ultimately secured the win. The Orioles managed to defeat the Yankees 3-2, marking New York's fourth consecutive defeat, shortly after starter Ryan Weathers lost his own no-hit chance in the seventh inning before the Yankees took the lead and subsequently lost it. In other pitching news, the Texas Rangers had to scratch starter Nathan Eovaldi from his scheduled start Monday due to reported left side tightness, creating immediate uncertainty in their rotation plans.

Injury Updates & Roster Moves

The Atlanta Braves were hit hard, placing catcher Sean Murphy on the injured list with a fractured left middle finger, with manager Walt Weiss estimating the All-Star could miss up to eight weeks, which places increased pressure on the offense headlined by sluggers like Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin. The New York Mets, grappling with their own injury woes, saw catcher Francisco Alvarez undergo an MRI on his right knee following a 10-2 victory, prompting team leadership to acknowledge a need to reassess how they evaluate injury-prone free agent signings like Alvarez. Further roster shuffling saw the Oakland Athletics place shortstop Jacob Wilson on the 10-day IL due to a dislocated left shoulder, while the Blue Jays sent outfielder Addison Barger to the IL with right elbow inflammation after he delivered a throw clocked at 101.2 mph in a strange sequence.

Roster Transactions & Front Office Moves

The New York Yankees recalled former top shortstop prospect Anthony Volpe from the minor leagues on Tuesday, while simultaneously dealing with shortstop José Caballero undergoing tests for a sore right middle finger to determine if he needs to join the IL as the team manages depth. The Dodgers continued to adjust their roster, acquiring outfielder Alek Thomas from the D-backs in exchange for an outfield prospect, shortly after Mookie Betts returned from a five-week absence on the IL hoping to spark the offense. In moves involving catchers, the Cleveland Guardians executed a surprising trade with the San Francisco Giants, acquiring an elite defensive catcher in a swap, while the Pittsburgh Pirates placed Joey Bart on the 10-day IL due to a foot infection and recalled Endy Rodriguez.

League Business & Standings Quirks

While player movement dominated the day, top officials from Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association convened Tuesday to officially commence collective bargaining agreement talks, occurring just over six months before the current CBA is set to expire. On the field, the American League standings remain described as unusually chaotic, reflecting a period where bullpen volatility is high and established closers are an increasingly rare commodity across the sport as noted in recent analysis. Fantasy managers are also advised to monitor waiver wires, with analysts pointing toward players like Waldschmidt and Snelling as top pickups this week, while another report examined which closers are currently ascending or descending in value for immediate roster needs.