MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: June 7, 2026, 2:45 AM ET

Pitching Velocity & Performance

Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski set a new starter record by firing a 103.7 mph pitch on Saturday against the Rockies, the fastest by a starting pitcher since velocity tracking began in 2008. Meanwhile, Dodgers rookie Roki Sasaki continued his impressive run with another dominant outing that showcased the potential Los Angeles saw when scouting him in Japan. Reds manager Terry Righetti moved up the timeline for Hunter Greene's return from injury, expressing optimism that their ace could rejoin the rotation before the All-Star break in mid-July. In Boston, the Red Sox optioned struggling starter Brayan Bello to Triple-A Worcester following another ineffective start against the Orioles, part of a shakeup that saw Brandon Pfaadt sent to Reno by Arizona to rebuild as a starter after his bullpen stint faltered.

Injury Updates Across Contenders

The injury bug hit multiple playoff hopefuls as Mets infielder Jorge Polanco, signed to a two-year, $40 million contract this offseason, will undergo additional ankle testing after appearing in just two games. Angels slugger Jorge Soler joined the injured list with a left oblique strain, having already been scratched Friday due to hip tightness. Yankees catcher Austin Wells landed on the IL with cervical headaches during his season-long offensive slump, compounding New York's injury woes alongside Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow was transferred to the 60-day injured list after missing time since May 8 with a back injury and still not being cleared for a throwing program. Rangers catcher Danny Jansen went on the injured list retroactive to Wednesday with a right forearm strain, prompting Texas to sign veteran Elias Diaz and activate Corey Seager and Wyatt Langford from their respective IL stints.

Lineup Moves & Player Development

Minnesota recalled Royce Lewis from Triple-A St. Paul less than three weeks after his demotion to work on swing mechanics and positional flexibility, while the Cubs gave Dansby Swanson a breather from the starting lineup against San Francisco due to ongoing offensive struggles. Chicago's brass downplayed trade deadline speculation despite sitting in the middle of the National League playoff picture, with president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer calling midseason moves "the furthest thing from my mind." In St. Louis, Lars Nootbaar made an immediate impact in his return from the 60-day injured list, collecting two hits and driving in a run during the Cardinals' 10-3 victory over Cincinnati. San Francisco's Matt Chapman tied a franchise record with eight RBIs, including a grand slam and two home runs, in an 18-3 rout of Chicago that highlighted the Giants' offensive surge.

Rotation Adjustments & Bullpen Shakeup

Tampa Bay shifted Steven Matz to the bullpen after two poor starts that pushed his ERA to 5.48 this season, removing the left-hander from their starting rotation despite the team occupying first place in the AL East. Milwaukee's pitching injuries reached a critical point as the Brewers acquired Joel Kuhnel from Oakland for cash considerations after placing DL Hall on the injured list and designating Jake Woodford for assignment. Bailey Ober blamed slick baseballs for the elbow inflammation that currently has him sidelined, suggesting the balls used in his May 24 start against Boston contributed to his 15-day IL placement. Arizona's Brandon Pfaadt was optioned to Triple-A to rebuild as a starter after inconsistent relief work, while Cincinnati's Derek Johnson took a leave of absence for personal reasons, leaving the Reds without their pitching coach.

Offensive Struggles & Team Outlook

Manny Machado publicly vented frustration as Padres scoring woes persisted, with the star infielder acknowledging the team's offensive ineptitude during a stretch of mounting losses. The Dodgers unveiled a permanent display honoring LGBTQ+ trailblazers and former players Glenn Burke and Billy Bean, becoming the first major league team to officially recognize openly gay players in franchise history. Los Angeles maintained World Series odds favoritism according to ESPN projections, though the Brewers are gaining ground as a legitimate contender. Meanwhile, Atlanta acquired Austin Wynns from the Angels to address catching depth concerns with Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy both dealing with injuries.

Prospects & Future Planning

ESPN's Kiley McDaniel ranked the top 10 prospects across all 30 farm systems entering June, identifying which players are rising and falling in organizational depth charts. The Astros signed outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. and promoted Collin Price to serve as their backup catcher, filling roster needs while César Salazar recovered from injury. Yankees prospect Ali Sánchez earned a promotion from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre as New York optioned J.C. Escarra back to the minors, adding catching depth behind the plate. Milwaukee principal owner Mark Attanasio joined Nolan Ryan as part of an investment group backing the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, expanding the Brewers' footprint beyond baseball operations.