MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: May 13, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

MLB Player Slumps & Breakouts

Amid external pressure to deliver a championship, Yankees captain Aaron Judge is maintaining exceptionally high personal expectations, a narrative playing out against a backdrop where many preseason top-20 stars have underperformed expectations early in the campaign. Meanwhile, some established offensive threats finally found relief; Shohei Ohtani snapped an 11-game homerless drought—his longest as a Dodger—during a multi-hit effort, even as Los Angeles ultimately lost, while Seattle's Cal Raleigh broke a significant slump, recording his first hit since April 27 to end the majors' longest active hitless streak this season.

Injury Updates & Roster Moves

The Atlanta Braves are facing a major blow as catcher Sean Murphy landed on the IL with a fractured left middle finger, potentially sidelining the star until mid-July, an injury that dampens the success of the league's leading offense, which is currently powered by sluggers like Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin headlining the league's best lineup. The New York Mets also sustained a significant injury when catcher Francisco Alvarez exited with a right knee concern requiring an MRI, prompting team leadership to acknowledge the need to re-examine their evaluation process after numerous free-agent acquisitions have battled injuries. Furthermore, the Oakland Athletics placed shortstop Jacob Wilson on the 10-day IL due to a dislocated left shoulder, while the Pirates addressed their catching depth by placing Joey Bart on the IL with a foot infection and recalled Endy Rodriguez.

Roster Returns & Trade Activity

The Yankees received a boost as shortstop Anthony Volpe was recalled from the minors, compensating for the loss of Will Caballero to the injured list as New York pushes for contention. In other roster movements, the Milwaukee Brewers activated veteran Christian Yelich from the IL after he missed a month nursing an adductor strain, providing immediate offensive reinforcement. In a surprising mid-May transaction, the Cleveland Guardians acquired an elite defensive catcher from the San Francisco Giants in a trade that analysts are currently grading, while the Dodgers simultaneously bolstered their outfield by acquiring Alek Thomas from the D-backs for a minor league prospect.

League Business & Pitching Notes

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association held their initial CBA talks this week, officially commencing negotiations roughly six months ahead of the current agreement's expiration, with key topics like service time and revenue sharing expected to dominate the agenda as labor tensions resurface. On the mound, Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes saw his no-hit bid against the Rockies end in the seventh inning Tuesday night following a clean single, though he still managed a strong outing before exiting the game. Meanwhile, bullpen volatility remains a major issue across the league, with elite closers proving increasingly scarce impacting late-inning strategy, even as teams like the Orioles welcome back pitchers Trevor Rogers and Tyler Wells to the active roster.

Minor Injury Updates

Two other teams reported minor setbacks for key players Tuesday evening; Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo is day-to-day after leaving his game early with a sprained left ankle.