MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: June 14, 2026, 8:50 AM ET

Pitching Performances & Milestones

Jacob Misiorowski delivered a masterful performance on Friday night, striking out a career-high 15 batters while pitching a complete-game one-hitter to lead the Brewers to a 6-0 victory over the Phillies. The rookie's dominant outing came on the same night that Yordan Alvarez powered the Astros to a win with a grand slam and two-run homer in the first inning against the Royals. Meanwhile, Max Scherzer reached a historic milestone on Wednesday, becoming just the 18th pitcher in MLB history to record 3,500 career strikeouts when he caught Kyle Schwarber looking at an 86 mph changeup to open the game against Philadelphia.

Injury Wave Hits Key Players

The injury bug spread across both leagues over the weekend, with Cleveland third baseman Jose Ramirez suffering a broken hand during Saturday's game against Detroit after taking a swing in the contest. Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki exited early Saturday with right knee discomfort following a fourth-inning catch attempt, adding to the team's growing list of concerns. The Rangers placed Evan Carter on the 10-day injured list due to an oblique strain after he departed Friday's game in the fourth inning, while Seattle's Randy Arozarena left Friday's contest with an apparent leg injury against Washington. Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz landed on the injured list with non-displaced fractures in his left hand between the ring and pinky fingers.

Starting Rotation Shuffle

Tarik Skubal made his return to the mound for Detroit on Saturday, pitching 4 2/3 innings in a 3-1 loss to Cleveland while acknowledging he showed rust in his first start since April 29 elbow surgery. The Tigers ace declined to use recovery time as an excuse, stating simply that he needs to be better. Jack Flaherty's outing ended prematurely Friday against the Guardians after just three innings due to left leg discomfort, compounding Detroit's pitching concerns. Spencer Strider was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation after exiting Friday night's start against the Mets in the fourth inning, with the Braves confirming he will undergo imaging on his arm.

Offensive Explosions & Near-No-Nos

Yoshinobu Yamamoto carried a no-hit bid into the ninth inning on Saturday before settling for a complete-game performance in front of 37,832 fans at Rate Field, leading the Dodgers to a 7-1 victory over the Cubs. The Japanese right-hander's dominant outing came one day after Shohei Ohtani was removed from Wednesday's start in Pittsburgh due to left knee inflammation, though the two-way star avoided landing on the injured list. Ohtani expressed frustration after Wednesday's 9-8 loss to Pittsburgh, particularly over a missed ABS challenge in the seventh inning that contributed to the Pirates' rally from a five-run deficit.

Trade Deadline Moves & Team Outlook

As trade season intensifies, the Phillies addressed outfield depth by acquiring Derek Hill from the White Sox following Adolis Garcia's shoulder injury in Wednesday's game. The Athletics activated shortstop Jacob Wilson from the injured list while placing designated hitter Brent Rooker on the 10-day IL retroactive to Tuesday with a bone bruise in his left knee. Detroit's trade deadline positioning grows more complex as teams line up proposals for Skubal, widely regarded as the best pitcher available on the market. The Cubs' struggles in the NL Central continue to fuel speculation about their approach to the July 30 deadline, with the team's slide raising questions about whether they'll become buyers or sellers.

Recovery Updates & Roster Moves

White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami continues progressing through his recovery from a right hamstring strain, running again as part of his rehabilitation while Noah Schultz prepares for a Saturday bullpen session. The Royals confirmed a setback for Cole Ragans, who went on the injured list May 8 with left elbow impingement and will now undergo additional testing before resuming his rehab program. Los Angeles catcher Will Smith was placed on the injured list with neck inflammation, creating additional depth concerns for the Dodgers behind the plate.

Closer Situations & Bullpen News

The Tigers activated closer Kenley Jansen from the injured list ahead of their weekend series against Cleveland, with the veteran having missed 13 games due to pelvic inflammation. Meanwhile, the Chapman situation remains unresolved as the Red Sox reliever stated he would demand an apology from Yankees GM Brian Cashman if New York were to acquire him, referencing how his previous tenure with the team ended in 2022. Yankees manager Aaron Boone dismissed those claims, saying the team owes Chapman nothing and that any potential reunion would be purely baseball-related.

League-Wide Storylines

Red Sox president Sam Kennedy acknowledged his team's struggles as "embarrassing and unacceptable" while confirming that chief baseball officer Craig Breslow's job remains secure despite Boston's disappointing season. The debate over pitcher celebrations intensified as baseball continues discussing whether hurlers should adopt their own version of bat flips, with suggestions ranging from fireworks to backflips. As all 30 teams approach the trade deadline, the next few weeks will determine whether franchises like the Cubs and Phillies make significant moves to address their current roster holes.