MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: June 25, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

MLB Transactions & Injuries

The Chicago Cubs are bolstering their pitching staff by acquiring LHP David Peterson from the New York Mets, a move that comes as the team faces mounting pitching injuries. Both right-handers Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera have been placed on the 15-day injured list, further thinning the Cubs' rotation. Meanwhile, the Mets are shuffling their own pitching order, moving Kodai Senga to the bullpen after a string of struggles and potentially facing the possibility of placing Juan Soto on the IL. On the injury front, Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz exited early with a hamstring injury, and Twins right-hander Mick Abel has been recommended for arthroscopic elbow surgery following a recent setback in his recovery. Yankees infielder Ryan McMahon has also been sidelined, placed on the 10-day IL with a throat infection.

Player Performances & Standings

Shohei Ohtani recorded the win on the mound for the Dodgers on Wednesday, overcoming an early hiccup where he and catcher Dalton Rushing appeared "out of sync" on a pitch. In a historic offensive performance, Dansby Swanson drove in 11 runs during the Cubs' doubleheader sweep of the Mets, breaking Ron Santo's franchise record of 10 RBIs set in 1970. Fantasy baseball analysts are with one projection suggesting Caglianone could reach 40 home runs, while also noting the continued success of the Contreras brothers. As the league hits its official midway point, the MLB Power Rankings have seen