MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: May 29, 2026, 5:51 AM ET

Injuries & Roster Moves

The injury bug continued to bite several clubs as the Detroit Tigers placed closer Kenley Jansen on the 15-day injured list with pelvic inflammation, while teammate Casey Mize exited Wednesday's start against the Angels with a right groin injury. Both pitchers left games early due to the same ailment, further depleting a Tigers staff already dealing with multiple setbacks. Across town, the Boston Red Sox recalled David Sandlin from Triple-A Charlotte after placing left-hander Noah Schultz on the IL with right knee patellar tendinitis. In Cincinnati, starter Rhett Lowder threw a simulated game with 45 pitches as part of his recovery from shoulder issues, while Hunter Greene completed his first side session since elbow surgery. The Pirates kept shortstop Konnor Griffin out of Thursday's lineup due to right forearm soreness, and Arizona third baseman Nolan Arenado exited Tuesday's win over the Giants in the seventh inning with groin tightness. Meanwhile, the Brewers placed starter Logan Henderson on the IL with a lower back strain just days after his five shutout innings against the Dodgers.

Power Performances & Milestones

Yordan Alvarez powered the Astros to a 4-3 victory over Texas with his second consecutive multi-homer game, delivering a go-ahead blast in the eighth inning that broke a 3-3 tie. Cristopher Sánchez extended his scoreless streak to 44⅔ innings for the Phillies, surpassing Hall of Famer Grover Cleveland Alexander's franchise record from 1911. In St. Louis, Dustin May carried a no-hitter into the eighth before Milwaukee rallied for two runs on three hits to steal a 2-1 win. The Dodgers completed a combined no-hitter on Monday when Tatsuya Imai, Steven Okert and Alimber Santa blanked the Rangers 9-0. Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff homer and positioned Los Angeles for that no-hit bid, though he expressed dissatisfaction with flaws in his performance. In New York, the Yankees made history by getting at least two hits from every starter in Tuesday's 15-1 rout of Kansas City, totaling 24 hits in their most prolific offensive performance.

Standings Shifts & Team Trends

The Chicago Cubs saw their skid reach ten games after a 12-1 drubbing by Pittsburgh on Tuesday, while the Pirates prepared to start Jared Jones for the first time since 2024 against Minnesota on Friday. Two months into the 2026 season, MLB Power Rankings showed emerging consistency at the top, though Week 9 featured a top-10 debut and an AL club's highest ranking of the year. The Rangers exploded for eight first-inning runs a night after being no-hit by Houston, with Joc Pederson capping the rally with a three-run homer. Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy criticized Abner Uribe's post-strikeout antics as "unacceptable" following a 6-0 victory over St. Louis, despite the win. The Athletics saw Nick Kurtz have his 48-game on-base streak snapped in a 4-1 loss to Seattle, going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Front Office Moves & Ownership

Travis Kelce joined the Guardians' ownership group as a minority investor, purchasing a stake in the Cleveland team he grew up watching. The Rays signed veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel to a major league contract on Tuesday, hoping to stabilize a bullpen that has struggled with consistency. Former Braves slugger Bob Horner died at age 68, remembered for his power-hitting prowess and becoming the No. 1 overall pick in 1978 before homering in his MLB debut without minor league experience. In Japan, Yomiuri Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe resigned after being arrested for alleged assault of his teenage daughter, marking a stunning fall for the former star player turned skipper.

Rehab Updates & Prospects

Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd scheduled two rehab starts with Triple-A Iowa beginning Sunday, marking the next phase of his return from injury. The Athletics called up left-handed prospect Gage Jump from Triple-A, where he had struck out 56 batters in 38 innings. Dodgers utilityman Kike Hernandez went 2-for-2 with an RBI double in his season debut Monday, though he was later placed on the IL with a significant oblique tear. Outfield prospect Kendall George suffered a patellar tendon injury while dodging a bat dog during Monday's Double-A game in Tulsa, adding to Los Angeles' growing list of injured players. The Mets got Juan Soto, A.J. Minter and Jared Young back from injury on Tuesday, offsetting the loss of Tyrone Taylor to the IL.

Fantasy & College Notes

With Memorial Day weekend complete, early MVP and Cy Young rankings featured familiar names while several rookies earned fantasy consideration heading into regional play. Carson Benge shaved his mustache and responded with clutch hits in the Mets' victory over the Rays, crediting the change for his improved performance. The college baseball rankings spotlighted programs loaded with top-tier talent as regionals approached, with several schools featuring multiple future MLB draft picks. Eric Karabell's fantasy analysis questioned Fernando Tatis Jr.'s top-50 status while highlighting Arizona's Jordan Schmitt among the top-10 hitters for the rest of the season.