MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: June 10, 2026, 8:43 PM ET

Milestones and Injury Fallout Max Scherzer joined the 3,500‑strikeout club when he fanned Kyle Schwarber on an 86 mph change‑up, marking a rare career benchmark for a pitcher now in Toronto. At the same time, Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet confirmed his lat strain was worse than expected, extending his IL stay that began April 29 and leaving Boston’s rotation shorthanded. The Pittsburgh Pirates added to their woes as outfielder Oneil Cruz went on the 10‑day IL with a fractured left hand, a break spanning his ring finger to pinkie that will sideline his power threat. Atlanta compounded its outfield losses by placing Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10‑day IL after a recurring left‑hamstring strain forced him from the lineup on Tuesday and prompted an MRI on Wednesday as reported earlier.

Clutch Debuts and Late‑Game Heroics Chicago’s White Sox saw a dramatic debut as Braden Montgomery hit a walk‑off two‑run homer in the 10th, lifting the club to a 6‑5 victory over the Braves and instantly earning a place in the rookie spotlight. New York’s Jazz Chisholm Jr. delivered a similar spark, borrowing Aaron Judge’s bat and launching a three‑run shot that helped the Yankees secure a win, underscoring his growing role despite Judge’s injury. Earlier, the White Sox had called up Montgomery from Triple‑A just before his heroics, illustrating the rapid impact of top prospects when given a major‑league chance.

Roster Extensions and Returns Milwaukee bolstered its future outlook by signing outfield prospect Luis Lara to a seven‑year extension, a deal that reflects the Brewers’ commitment to developing home‑grown talent. Kansas City’s lineup was refreshed when Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez and Jac Caglianone rejoined the Royals after a brief absence, giving the club a full‑strength core for the series against Texas. The New York Mets also activated catcher Francisco Alvarez off the IL, restoring a defensive mainstay ahead of the St. Louis series. Across the Pacific, the Oakland Athletics welcomed back Max Muncy after a six‑week hand fracture layoff, adding veteran depth to a roster still searching for consistency.

Pitching Milestones and Rehab Updates Kyle Freeland became the Rockies’ all‑time leader in innings pitched, surpassing Aaron Cook and cementing his durability as Colorado’s workhorse on the mound. Detroit’s Tarik Skubal logged five scoreless innings in his first rehab start, a promising sign as the Tigers evaluate his recovery from elbow surgery. Meanwhile, Milwaukee’s Brian Fitzpatrick sought a second opinion on a partial UCL sprain, a precaution that could affect the Brewers’ bullpen depth as the season heads into its second half. These pitching developments arrive as teams balance health concerns with the push toward the trade deadline, where front offices are weighing whether to reinforce rotation arms or explore bullpen upgrades.