MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: May 13, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

NL Central Injury Woes & Roster Moves

The injury bug continued to plague National League contenders, with the Mets losing catcher Francisco Alvarez to a meniscus tear in his right knee, requiring surgery that manager Carlos Mendoza hopes will sideline him only six to eight weeks. Compounding the NL East distress, the Braves placed Sean Murphy on the IL after he fractured the middle finger on his left hand, an absence that could stretch to eight weeks according to manager Walt Weiss. Meanwhile, the Cubs sought veteran depth by reportedly agreeing to a minor league contract with Liam Hendriks, aiming to reintegrate the reliever into the major league bullpen.

Pitching Struggles & Comebacks

Pitching headlines featured both high expectations falling short and tentative steps toward recovery. Pirates ace Paul Skenes saw his no-hit bid end in the seventh inning against the Rockies when Mickey Moniak delivered a clean single, though Skenes still earned the win. In contrast, Marlins prospect Robby Snelling landed on the 15-day IL immediately following his debut after suffering a UCL sprain in his left elbow. On the comeback trail, Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi reported feeling encouraged following a Wednesday bullpen session, two days after left-side tightness forced him to scratch from his scheduled start.

Yankees Injury Concerns & Star Slumps

The New York Yankees faced mounting anxiety after ace Max Fried was pulled from Wednesday's start against the Orioles just three innings in due to soreness in his pitching elbow, prompting immediate testing. This follows ongoing pressure on the team's figurehead, as Captain Aaron Judge maintains high expectations amid the team's mid-season flux. On a positive note for the Bronx Bombers, shortstop Anthony Volpe returned to the roster Tuesday, recalled from the minors while the club optioned Caballero to the IL.

Dodgers Star Power & Trade Activity

Los Angeles saw an offensive break as Shohei Ohtani snapped an 11-game homerless drought against the Dodgers, a streak that marked his longest since joining the team, though the club still lost the contest. Despite the home run, the organization hoped that extra time off would help Ohtani achieve a necessary offensive reset following his recent run of subdued performance metrics. Elsewhere in transactions, the Guardians finalized a trade acquiring an elite defensive catcher from the San Francisco Giants in a surprising May swap, prompting immediate analysis on which side secured the superior long-term asset.

Positional Milestones & CBA Progress

In less dramatic but equally significant performances, Seattle's Cal Raleigh ended a major league-leading hitless streak with a seventh-inning knock, his first since April 27. Meanwhile, the business side of baseball saw top officials from MLB and the MLBPA meet Tuesday to formally commence collective bargaining agreement discussions, occurring just over six months before the current labor agreement expires. These initial talks are expected to center on complex issues, including the potential for a salary cap and the risk of a lockout, topics that will dominate the sport's off-field agenda as urgency mounts across the league.