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Last updated: June 26, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

Player Movement & Roster Changes

The Chicago Cubs have acquired left-hander David Peterson from the New York Mets in a move driven by the team's urgent need for healthy starting pitchers. Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks have activated outfielder Max Kepler from the restricted list after he completed an 80-game suspension for a positive PED test. The Texas Rangers welcomed back shortstop Corey Seager from the concussion list, while placing utility player Cody Freeman on the 10-day IL with a herniated disk. In Pittsburgh, the Pirates placed first baseman Spencer Horwitz on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain.

League Operations & Future Deals

Discussions between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association are addressing a variety of issues, with the union proposing a ban on prop betting on individual players. This measure aims to curb harassment directed at players from disgruntled gamblers. On the contractual front, MLB is seeking to implement a maximum of 5 years for free agents who switch teams in future Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations.

Fantasy & Future Projections

Fantasy baseball managers are getting a glimpse into potential future performances, with Eric Karabell exploring scenarios such as Tristan Caglianone hitting 40 homers and the hitting prowess of the Contreras brothers. The official midway point of the 2026 season has arrived, prompting a reshuffling of the top 10 in the latest MLB Power Rankings, with new teams making debuts.

On-Field Developments

The Tampa Bay Rays saw their combined no-hitter against the Kansas City Royals broken up in the ninth inning on Thursday. Three Rays pitchers had held the Royals hitless until Carter Jensen launched a two-run homer off closer Craig Kimbrel. In a peculiar side note regarding game conditions, the Single-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, the Dunedin Blue Jays, experienced an extraordinary season in 2025, facing 24 weather delays, 10 postponements, and six cancellations.