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

MLB Season Shake-ups and Off-Field Discussions

The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday, citing the club's historically poor 34-47 start to the season. This move raises questions about General Manager David Stearns' future and the team's potential strategy at the trade deadline, as the organization navigates what is described as a "continuing nightmare". In a separate transaction, the Chicago Cubs acquired veteran left-hander David Peterson from the Mets, a move driven by the Cubs' urgent need for healthy starting pitchers amidst their own injury concerns.

The league is also grappling with off-field proposals as part of ongoing Collective Bargaining Agreement talks. The MLB Players Association has proposed a ban on prop betting targeting individual players, a measure aimed at curbing harassment from disgruntled bettors. Meanwhile, Major League Baseball is reportedly seeking to implement a maximum contract length of 5 years for free agents who change teams in future CBAs.

Player Movement and Injury Updates

Several teams saw player movement and IL placements. The Arizona Diamondbacks activated outfielder Max Kepler from the restricted list following his 80-game suspension for a PED violation. On the injury front, Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was activated from the concussion list, though teammate Cody Freeman was placed on the IL with a herniated disk. The Pittsburgh Pirates placed first baseman Spencer Horwitz on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain.

League Events and Minor League Woes

Major League Baseball announced that 2026 All-Star Weekend will be hosted in Philadelphia, with events scheduled for July 14. In a stark illustration of the challenges faced at lower levels, the Toronto Blue Jays' Single-A affiliate in Dunedin experienced 24 weather delays and 16 postponements or cancellations during the 2025 season, highlighting the impact of weather on game schedules.

In a near-historic pitching performance, three Tampa Bay Rays pitchers lost their combined no-hitter against the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning. The bid was broken up by Carter Jensen's two-run homer off reliever Craig Kimbrel.