MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: May 20, 2026, 5:56 AM ET

MLB BASEBALL: THREE-DAY RECAP

Draft Developments & Prospects

MLB draft rankings continued to shift as the college baseball tournament week began, with several prospects making significant jumps up draft boards. The Mariners called up top prospect Emerson for his major league debut in Sunday's loss to the Padres, as the No. 6-ranked overall prospect made an immediate impression. As teams evaluate talent, executives are debating prospect value with college pitchers gaining favor over prep aces in many scouting circles. Meanwhile, fantasy managers are scouting the next wave of top prospects after Emerson's arrival, with several names emerging as potential impact players in 2026. The draft landscape took shape with projections for the first 40 picks, with an intriguing decision potentially looming at the top of the board.

Recent Game Highlights

Freddie Freeman called Andy Pages' at-bat against Padres closer Mason Miller "one of the greatest at-bats I've ever seen in person" after it yielded the eventual winning run for the Dodgers. Meanwhile, Chase Burns struck out nine over six innings in the Reds' 4-1 win, lowering his ERA to 1.83 while surviving a scare when Bryce Harper's 108.8 mph liner struck him on the backside. In other standout performances, James Wood raced home for an inside-the-park grand slam against the Mets on Tuesday night, marking the majors' first such slam since 2022. The Mets authored a historical 10-run 12th inning in their wild 16-7 victory over Washington, becoming the first NL team ever to score 10 runs in the 12th inning. On Monday, Carson Benge paced the Mets with an RBI single and two-run double during that historic inning. The Athletics' J.T. Ginn took a no-hitter into the ninth before Adam Frazier's leadoff single, setting up Zach Neto's two-run walk-off homer. Shohei Ohtani returned with a vengeance after a few days off, collecting two hits and five RBIs against the Angels, including a wild two-run triple where he scored following a throwing error.

Injury Updates & Roster Moves

The Braves' season took a hit as Drake Baldwin went to the 10-day IL with a strained right oblique muscle, sidelining the reigning NL Rookie of the Year. The Rangers shuffled their infield by placing Corey Seager on the 10-day IL with lower back inflammation. Elsewhere, Mac Kenzie Gore exited early from Monday's game at Colorado after just one inning due to muscle tightness in his back. The Astros lost Jose Altuve to the IL with a left oblique strain after he left Sunday's game with soreness on his left side. In more positive news, Ronald Acuña Jr. returned from the IL for the Braves before Monday's series opener against the Miami Marlins. The Orioles reinforced their infield by reinstating Jackson Holliday from the 10-day IL, though the No. 1 pick in the 2022 draft didn't play in Baltimore's 16-6 loss to the Mariners. Tyler Glasnow experienced a setback in his recovery, being shut down from his throwing program after a flare-up, while Blake Snell is scheduled for surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow on Tuesday. The Dodgers acquired Eric Lauer while placing Jack Dreyer on the 10-day IL with left shoulder discomfort. Gio Urshela announced his retirement after 10 big league seasons with eight teams, ending a career that included a three-year stint with the New York Yankees.

Team Performance & Standings

The Phillies surged over .500 at 24-23 for the first time since April 7, improving to 15-4 since interim manager Don Mattingly took over. In power rankings, a new team claimed the top spot in Week 7 thanks to a red-hot offense, though the specific team wasn't named. World Series odds favored the Dodgers as leaders, with the Phillies having seemingly righted the ship after their recent surge. The Marlins continue to innovate with unconventional approaches, whether calling pitches from the dugout or rethinking batting practice, showing a willingness to experiment in their transformation from laughingstock to potential pioneers. The Yankees face mounting pressure to end their title drought, with captain Aaron Judge maintaining sky-high expectations despite the team's struggles. The first Subway Series of the season highlighted divergent philosophies between the Mets and Yankees, with New York implementing a roster makeover while the Yankees opted to run it back.

Fantasy Impact & Roster Adjustments

The Nationals recalled Dylan Crews for his season debut less than two months after a surprising demotion near the end of spring training. The Pirates boosted their outfield by recalling Jhostynxon Garcia from Triple-A Indianapolis. The Cubs received bullpen reinforcement with Caleb Thielbar's activation from the 15-day injured list after recovering from a hamstring injury. Jazz Chisholm Jr. found a unique solution to his slump by borrowing pants from Giancarlo Stanton, who is 7 inches and 61 pounds larger than him. The Twins sent former No. 1 pick Royce Lewis to the minors after he struck out 25 times in