MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: May 27, 2026, 11:43 PM ET

Labor Negotiations

The Major League Baseball Players Association made the first proposal in collective bargaining talks with MLB, initiating what could be a crucial offseason negotiation period between the league and its players regarding future labor agreements.

Injury Updates

Multiple teams dealt with significant injuries on Wednesday, as the Dodgers placed Enrique Hernández back on the injured list due to a significant oblique tear that will keep him out for several weeks, if not months, just two days after his season debut. The Detroit Tigers also faced pitching woes as both Casey Mize and Kenley Jansen left Wednesday night's game against the Angels with right groin injuries. Marlins starter Eury Pérez exited after four innings at Toronto when his right hamstring spasmed during stretching, while Arizona third baseman Nolan Arenado left Diamondbacks' win with groin tightness. In a bizarre incident, Dodgers outfield prospect Kendall George suffered a patellar tendon injury while jumping away from a bat dog during a Double-A Tulsa Drillers game. Despite being hit on the right hand by a pitch Tuesday night, Shohei Ohtani remains scheduled to start Wednesday for the Dodgers.

Team Performance

The Brewers rallied to defeat the Cardinals 2-1 after breaking up Dustin May's no-hitter in the eighth inning with three hits and two runs. In contrast, the Yankees made history Tuesday by getting at least two hits from every player in their starting lineup for the first time in franchise history, totaling 24 hits in a 15-1 rout of the Royals. Meanwhile, the Cubs' struggles continued as their losing streak reached 10 games after being routed 12-1 by the Pirates.

Record-Breaking Performances

Cristopher Sánchez extended his scoreless innings streak to 44⅔ innings on Wednesday, setting a new Phillies franchise record by passing Hall of Famer Grover Cleveland Alexander's previous mark. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz had his 48-game on-base streak stopped when he went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in a loss to the Mariners, though the impressive run still marked one of the longest in recent MLB history.

Roster Moves & Transactions

The Rays signed veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel to a major league contract on Tuesday to bolster their bullpen depth. Former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Wednesday after hitting just .192 in 37 games with the team. In an unusual move, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce joined the Guardians' ownership group as a minority investor, purchasing a stake in the team he grew up watching. Cincinnati Reds starter Rhett Lowder threw 45 pitches to hitters at Citi Field as part of his recovery from a right shoulder injury, taking the next step in his rehabilitation process.

MLB Landscape & Analysis

With Memorial Day weekend behind us, initial rankings for MVP and Cy Young awards have emerged, with Shohei Ohtani emerging as a candidate for both prestigious awards. Inside MLB clubhouses, baseball's biggest stars have embraced trading Pokémon cards, creating a new trend in team chemistry and bonding. Fantasy baseball enthusiasts should pay attention to NL Central rookies getting the call, who could provide immediate impact for waiver wire pickups. The Brewers' Pat Murphy expressed his embarrassment over reliever Abner Uribe's antics after an inning-ending strikeout, calling the behavior unacceptable. The baseball world also mourned the passing of former Braves slugger Bob Horner, who died at age 68 after a career that began with him hitting a home run in