MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: May 28, 2026, 8:52 PM ET

Dodgers’ Oblique Saga and Ohtani’s FrustrationThe Dodgers’ offensive rhythm shattered when super‑utility man Enrique Hernandez suffered a “significant” oblique tear after a Wednesday night outing, forcing the club to place him on the 15‑day injured list and prompting a similar move for left‑fielder Teoscar Hernandez the following day. The injury streak coincided with Shohei Ohtani’s public complaint about his own performance, despite a leadoff home run that helped set up a combined no‑hitter against the Rockies. Ohtani’s frustration signals a broader issue for the Dodgers: a pitching staff that can dominate but a lineup that struggles to sustain momentum when key contributors are sidelined. Pirates Rangers, and the Mid‑Season Health ShuffleShortstop Konnor Griffin will miss Thursday’s game against the Cubs as the Pirates shelve him over a sore right forearm, a decision that keeps the team’s defensive core intact while the Cubs look to capitalize on the absence. Meanwhile, Rangers second baseman Josh Smith returned to uniform after hospitalization for viral meningitis, yet he remains uncertain about when he can rejoin the lineup. Both teams illustrate the mid‑season volatility that can derail offensive consistency, especially for clubs hovering in the upper mid‑table where every at‑bat counts. Pitching Highlights: No‑Hitters, Dominant Starts, and Injuries* Dustin May carried a no‑hitter into the eighth for the Cardinals, only for the Brewers to rally for a 2‑1 win with three hits and two runs in the final frame. Across the league, the Yankees’ Gerrit Cole noted that his second straight dominant start—his first since Tommy John surgery—was merely a continuation of a strong return, underscoring the pitcher’s rapid resurgence. Meanwhile, the Brewers’ Logan Henderson, who had five shutout innings a week earlier, was placed on the injured list with a lower back strain, a setback that could impact Milwaukee’s starting rotation depth.**

League‑Wide Power Rankings and Collective Bargaining MLB’s power rankings remain top‑heavy, with the National League teams holding the upper echelon after two months into the 2026 season; Week 9 introduced a new top‑10 debut and saw an American League club reach its highest ranking of the year. In parallel, the Major League Baseball Players Association submitted its first formal proposal to the league, marking a critical juncture in collective bargaining that could reshape salaries, free‑agency rules, and revenue sharing for the next cycle. These developments hint at a league on the cusp of structural change while teams navigate the immediate competitive landscape.

Injury‑Driven Roster Moves Across the Ballclub Spectrum The Boston Red Sox placed reliever Garrett Whitlock on the 15‑day injured list with left‑knee inflammation, a retroactive move dating back to May 25 that will force the bullpen to reconfigure for the coming weeks. Detroit’s Kenley Jansen followed suit, joining the Tigers’ injured list with pelvic inflammation, a development that could jeopardize the team’s late‑game shutdown capability. In the White Sox camp, left‑hander Noah Schultz was moved to the IL for right‑knee patellar tendinitis, prompting a recall of right‑hander David Sandlin from Triple‑A.

College and Prospects: A Glimpse Ahead* As college baseball regionals kick off, ESPN’s ranking of rosters loaded with top‑level talent provides a preview of the next wave of talent that may enter the majors over the coming years. Concurrently, the Athletics have promoted Gage Jump, a left‑hander with 56 strikeouts in 38 innings at Triple‑A, signaling a commitment to developing pitching prospects amid a crowded rotation. These moves underscore the ongoing emphasis on youth infusion as teams balance immediate competitiveness with long‑term sustainability.**