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

Player Movement & Roster News

The Chicago Cubs acquired left-hander David Peterson from the New York Mets, addressing a pressing need for healthy starting pitchers. Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks activated outfielder Max Kepler following his 80-game PED suspension. In Texas, shortstop Corey Seager returned from the concussion list for the Rangers, though the team also placed infielder Cody Freeman on the 10-day injured list with a herniated disk. The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed first baseman Spencer Horwitz on the injured list with a hamstring strain as reported by ESPN MLB.

League Operations & Future Negotiations

Discussions surrounding the Collective Bargaining Agreement are ongoing, with the MLB Players Association proposing a ban on player prop betting to mitigate harassment from disgruntled gamblers. On the league's wish list for the next CBA, Major League Baseball is seeking a maximum contract length of 5 years for free agents who switch organizations.

Player Performance & Milestones

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani secured a win on the mound Wednesday, rebounding after a rough second inning where a wild pitch allowed a runner to advance. In a notable offensive performance, Dansby Swanson of the Cubs increased his RBI total to 15 during a doubleheader sweep of the Mets, setting a new franchise record. The Tampa Bay Rays saw their combined no-hitter against the Kansas City Royals broken up in the ninth inning when Carter Jensen hit a two-run homer off closer Craig Kimbrel as detailed by ESPN MLB.

Fantasy & Season Outlook

As the MLB season officially reaches its midway point with teams playing their 81st games, the latest power rankings show a shake-up in the top. Fantasy baseball analysts are with discussions including potential future achievements such as a 40-homer season for Caglianone and the performance of the Contreras brothers.

Minor League Conditions

The challenges of weather disruptions are particularly acute at the lower levels of professional baseball. The Single-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin, Florida, experienced an extreme number of delays and cancellations in 2025, facing 24 weather delays, 10 postponements, and six cancellations.