MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: May 29, 2026, 2:50 PM ET

Injury Updates

The Minnesota Twins placed left-hander Kendry Rojas on the 15-day injured list Friday due to elbow inflammation, joining a growing list of pitching casualties across baseball. Boston Red Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock was moved to the IL retroactive to May 25 with left knee inflammation, while Detroit Tigers closer Kenley Jansen landed on the injured list with pelvic inflammation after leaving Wednesday's game against the Angels. Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin sat out Thursday's lineup due to right forearm soreness, and Marlins starter Eury Pérez exited after four shutout innings when his right hamstring spasmed while stretching.

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado left Tuesday's win over the Giants in the seventh inning because of groin tightness, and Chicago White Sox pitcher Noah Schultz was shifted to the injured list with right knee patellar tendinitis. The Milwaukee Brewers placed starter Logan Henderson on the IL with a lower back strain just days after he pitched five shutout innings against the Dodgers. Meanwhile, Dodgers super-utilityman Enrique Hernandez suffered a significant oblique tear and will join Teoscar Hernandez on the injured list, creating a double blow for Los Angeles.

Rangers second baseman Josh Smith returned to uniform Thursday for the first time since his mid-May hospitalization for viral meningitis but remains uncertain about his return timeline. Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones is set to make his first MLB start since 2024 against the Twins on Friday night, marking a significant comeback for the young pitcher. Oakland Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz saw his 48-game on-base streak snapped after going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts against the Mariners, ending one of the longest such runs in recent memory.

Notable Performances & Records

Shohei Ohtani expressed dissatisfaction with his performance despite hitting a leadoff home run and positioning the Dodgers for a combined no-hitter on Wednesday, continuing his perfectionist approach even during highlight-reel outings. Cristopher Sánchez extended his scoreless innings streak to 44⅔, setting a Phillies franchise record that surpassed Hall of Famer Grover Cleveland Alexander's mark from 1911. Yordan Alvarez homered twice for the second consecutive night, with his go-ahead blast in the eighth giving the Astros a 4-3 victory over the Rangers.

New York Yankees starter Gerrit Cole delivered another dominant outing in his return from Tommy John surgery, though he emphasized that two strong starts don't define his season. The Yankees achieved a historic feat Tuesday by getting at least two hits from every player in their starting lineup for the first time in franchise history, accumulating 24 total hits in a 15-1 rout of the Royals. Dodgers utilityman Kike Hernandez went 2-for-2 with an RBI double in his season debut Monday, providing immediate contributions before his injury setback.

No-Hitters & Shutouts

Houston Astros pitchers Tatsuya Imai, Steven Okert and Alimber Santa combined for a no-hitter Monday night in a 9-0 victory over the Rangers, marking the team's first combined no-hitter since 2019. Los Angeles Dodgers starter Dustin May carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning against the Brewers on Wednesday before Milwaukee broke through with three hits and two runs to rally for a 2-1 victory. The Rangers exploded for eight runs in the first inning Tuesday against the Astros, capped by Joc Pederson's three-run homer, just one night after being no-hit by Houston's pitching staff.

Transactions & Personnel Moves

Former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Wednesday after batting just .192 in 37 games with Texas, ending a disappointing stint in the Lone Star State. The Tampa Bay Rays signed veteran right-hander Craig Kimbrel to a major league contract Tuesday to stabilize their bullpen, adding experience to a relief corps that has struggled with consistency. Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd is scheduled for two rehab starts beginning Sunday with Triple-A Iowa as he works his way back from injury.

The Mets welcomed back Juan Soto, A.J. Minter and Jared Young on Tuesday while placing Tyrone Taylor on the injured list, bolstering their roster ahead of a crucial stretch. Cincinnati Reds starter Rhett Lowder threw 45 pitches in a simulated game Wednesday at Citi Field as part of his recovery from a right shoulder injury, and right-hander Hunter Greene completed his first side session Tuesday during his rehab from elbow surgery. The Athletics called up left-handed prospect Gage Jump, who has recorded 56 strikeouts in 38 Triple-A innings, to add depth to their rotation.

Ownership & Off-Field News

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce joined the Cleveland Guardians ownership group as a minority investor, purchasing a stake in the team he grew up watching in Northeast Ohio. Former Atlanta Braves slugger Bob Horner died at age 68, remembered as the power-hitting third baseman who went straight to the majors as the No. 1 overall pick in 1978 and homered in his debut. Shinnosuke Abe resigned as manager of Japan's Yomiuri Giants after being arrested for alleged assault of his teenage daughter, creating turmoil for one of baseball's most storied franchises.

Standings & Rankings

Two months into the 2026 season, the MLB Power Rankings show increasing consistency at the top while Week 9 brought a top-10 debut and one AL club achieving their highest ranking of the year. The Chicago Cubs saw their losing streak reach 10 games after Tuesday's 12-1 rout by the Pirates, dropping them to one of the league's worst records. The current standings reveal significant separation between contenders and rebuilding clubs, with several teams making moves to position themselves for the second half.

With Memorial Day weekend complete, early MVP and Cy Young rankings favor dual threats like Ohtani who continues to excel both on the mound and at the plate. Fantasy baseball managers seeking waiver wire pickups should target NL Central rookies getting opportunities The updated 2026 MLB mock draft shows several prospects rising up draft boards, including players who could impact the college baseball regionals featuring teams loaded with top talent.

Miscellaneous Notes

Dodgers outfield prospect Kendall George suffered a patellar tendon injury while attempting to avoid a bat dog during Monday's Double-A game for the Tulsa Drillers, adding to Los Angeles' growing injury concerns throughout their organization. Carson Benge recorded clutch hits for the Mets after shaving his mustache, contributing to a key victory that demonstrated how small changes can sometimes spark big results. Brewers manager Pat Murphy called Abner Uribe's celebratory antics "unacceptable" after the reliever's excessive celebration following an inning-ending strikeout in Tuesday's 6-0 win over St. Louis.

Inside MLB clubhouses, players are increasingly trading Pokémon cards during downtime, with the hobby becoming a bonding activity among teammates. A photographer's iconic image of Nolan Ryan's bloody jersey from 1990 created a lasting legacy that transformed the Hall of Famer into a "Texas demigod" in the eyes of fans. The Athletics prospect Jump joins Oakland's rotation as the team continues its rebuild through young pitching talent.