MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: June 26, 2026, 2:31 AM ET

Player Movement & Roster News

The Chicago Cubs addressed their pitching needs by acquiring veteran left-hander David Peterson from the New York Mets. Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks activated outfielder Max Kepler, who completed an 80-game ban for a positive performance-enhancing drug test. In the infield, Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager returned from the concussion list, though the team also placed infielder Cody Freeman on the 10-day injured list with a herniated disk. The Pittsburgh Pirates have also made a roster move, placing first baseman Spencer Horwitz on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain Pirates put 1B Horwitz (hamstring) on 10-day IL.

Contract Talks & League Proposals

The Major League Baseball Players Association has proposed a ban on prop betting involving individual players. This measure is intended to curb harassment directed at players from disgruntled gamblers and is part of ongoing collective bargaining agreement negotiations with MLB. In related CBA discussions, Major League Baseball is seeking to limit free agent contracts to a maximum of five years for players switching teams, while allowing organizations to retain their own players for longer durations.

Fantasy & Mid-Season Outlook

As the 2026 MLB season officially reaches its midpoint, with teams playing their 81st games, the league's top 10 power rankings have seen a shake-up MLB Power Rankings: A No. 2 debut and a powerhouse.... Fantasy baseball managers are also with Eric Karabell exploring potential future milestones, such as Cubs' Dansby Swanson's increased RBI total and the possibility of players like Blaze Caglianone reaching 40 home runs Caglianone hits 40 homers? Contreras brothers hit ....

On-Field Action & Player Performance

A combined no-hitter by three Tampa Bay Rays pitchers against the Kansas City Royals was broken up in the ninth inning. The bid for a no-hitter was spoiled when Carter Jensen hit a two-run homer off closer Craig Kimbrel. Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani rebounded for a win on the mound Wednesday, overcoming an early-inning lapse where he and catcher Dalton Rushing experienced miscommunication on a pitch.

Minor League Conditions

Weather continues to be a significant factor in the minor leagues, as exemplified by the Dunedin team, a Single-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. In 2025, the team endured 24 weather delays, 10 postponements, and six cancellations, illustrating the challenges faced by teams in dealing with adverse weather conditions.