MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: May 26, 2026, 11:55 PM ET

No-Hitters and Pitching Drama

Texas responded with eight first-inning runs on Tuesday, capped by Joc Pederson's three-run homer, just 24 hours after Houston threw a combined no-hitter against them with Tatsuya Imai, Steven Okert and Alimber Santa dealing magic for the Astros. The Rangers' offensive explosion came too late to prevent a 9-0 loss but provided immediate redemption against the same pitching staff that had blanked them entirely. Meanwhile, Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski delivered a dominant 12-strikeout performance against St. Louis, reaching triple digits on the radar gun 57 times while carrying a no-hitter into the sixth inning. The 24-year-old right-hander's 50% rate of 100-plus mph pitches underscored his status as one of baseball's most electrifying arms.

Tampa Bay's pitching woes continued when Griffin Jax exited Tuesday's start against Baltimore after a second-inning line drive struck him in the back, adding to a growing list of injuries that prompted the Rays to sign veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel to a major league deal. The Brewers also placed starter Logan Henderson on the injured list with a lower back strain, ending his impressive run that included five shutout innings against the Dodgers last Friday. Chicago's Noah Schultz joined the White Sox on the 15-day IL due to right knee patellar tendinitis, with David Sandlin recalled from Triple-A Charlotte to fill the roster spot.

Cubs Continue Skid While Reinforcements Arrive

Chicago's freefall reached historic proportions as their losing streak extended to 10 games following a 12-1 thrashing by Pittsburgh, matching the dubious distinction of having multiple double-digit losing streaks in the same season alongside the 2017 Dodgers. The Cubs made dubious history by becoming just the second expansion-era team to suffer both multiple 10-game winning streaks and a nine-game losing streak in the same campaign. Left-hander Matthew Boyd will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, potentially marking the first step toward stabilizing a rotation that has cratered during this skid.

While Chicago searches for answers, the Mets welcomed back Juan Soto, A.J. Minter and Jared Young from injured list absences, though they immediately lost Tyrone Taylor to another injury setback. Los Angeles utilityman Kike Hernandez made his season debut with a perfect 2-for-2 performance including an RBI double, helping the Dodgers rally for a 5-3 victory over Colorado. The Rockies lost first baseman TJ Rumfield to a right hand contusion after he was hit by a pitch in that same contest.

Prospect Promotions and Player Movement

Oakland's call-up of left-handed prospect Gage Jump brings one of baseball's top pitching prospects to the majors after he posted 56 strikeouts in just 38 Triple-A innings. The Athletics' decision signals their commitment to youth despite competing in a rebuilding phase. Hunter Greene took another rehab step for Cincinnati by throwing 15-20 pitches in a side session as he works back from elbow surgery, though no timeline for his return has been established.

Tragic Loss and International News

Former Atlanta Braves third baseman Bob Horner died at age 68, leaving behind a legacy as the 1978 first-overall pick who skipped the minors entirely and homered in his major league debut. Horner's power-hitting career included 298 home runs over 13 seasons, primarily with the Braves organization. Across the Pacific, Yomiuri Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe resigned amid assault allegations following his arrest for allegedly assaulting his teenage daughter, creating turmoil for Japan's most storied franchise.

Standings and Awards Race

With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror, Shohei Ohtani emerges as a dual threat for both MVP and Cy Young consideration, leading a crowded field of candidates across both leagues. His unprecedented two-way excellence continues to reshape how voters approach the awards conversation. The NL Central rookies making waiver wire noise include several names fantasy managers should monitor closely as teams evaluate their September call-up options.

Beyond the box scores, an unusual trend has taken hold in MLB clubhouses where Pokémon card collecting has become the latest bonding activity among players, creating a parallel economy of trading and collecting that mirrors the hobby's broader cultural resurgence.