MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: June 25, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

National League Injuries & Transactions

The Chicago Cubs are navigating a challenging period with multiple pitchers landing on the injured list. Right-handers Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera both placed on IL as Cabrera was carted off the field Tuesday night with a left leg injury while stretching for a throw at first base against the Mets Cabrera injures leg. The team also saw manager Craig Counsell express frustration over consecutive rainouts in New York Counsell perplexed by rainout. In a trade, the Cubs are acquiring left-hander David Peterson from the New York Mets Cubs acquiring LHP Peterson. Meanwhile, the Mets are grappling with their own lineup issues, with Juan Soto exiting Tuesday's game with back tightness Mets watch Soto depart, and manager Carlos Mendoza demoted right-hander Kodai Senga to the bullpen Senga to bullpen. Mets president David Stearns indicated the Aug. 3 trade deadline will be the deciding factor on whether the team pushes for the playoffs or pivots to future seasons Stearns: Still time to contend.

American League Injuries & Transactions

Injuries continue to plague several American League clubs. The Minnesota Twins are dealing with a setback for right-hander Mick Abel, who has been recommended for arthroscopic elbow surgery following a recent recovery issue Abel set for surgery. In contrast, the Twins have no plans to trade veteran All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton No plans to deal Buxton. The Pirates are facing concerns over first baseman Spencer Horwitz, who exited Wednesday's game against Seattle with a left hamstring issue Horwitz exits early. The New York Yankees placed infielder Ryan McMahon on the 10-day injured list due to a throat infection, recalling utility player Oswaldo Cabrera from Triple-A Yankees put McMahon on IL. The Kansas City Royals anticipate left-handed pitcher Cole Ragans will require surgery to address a left elbow impingement that has kept him sidelined since early May Ragans likely to have surgery. Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams was a late scratch Tuesday with left-side tightness Nats Abrams late scratch. The White Sox will see catcher Kyle Teel make his season debut against Cleveland after recovering from thigh and knee injuries White Sox's Teel off IL.

Player Milestones & Performance

Dansby Swanson had a remarkable series against the Mets, amassing 11 RBIs in the Cubs' doubleheader sweep, breaking the franchise record of 10 set by Ron Santo in 1970 Swanson ups RBI total. Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani secured a win on the mound Wednesday, recovering from a shaky second inning where a pitch got past catcher Dalton Rushing Ohtani 'out of sync'. In Milwaukee, reliever Abner Uribe began serving his one-game suspension nearly a month after it was issued by Major League Baseball Uribe to serve ban. Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff recorded his 900th career strikeout in his return from the injured list, even carrying a perfect game into the sixth inning of his first start since April 30 Woodruff gets 900th K.

League-Wide Notes & Executive News

The St. Louis Cardinals announced Wednesday that Bill DeWitt III has been named chief executive officer, a role he takes on after serving as team president since 2008 DeWitt to chief executive. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred stated in a letter that the San Francisco Giants did not clearly communicate to players that they could opt out of wearing rainbow-themed caps during Pride events Manfred: Pride cap guidance. On the field, left-handed hitters are experiencing increased success in 2026, a trend that may be influenced by the league's new automated ball-strike system Olney: ABS impact. The Athletics' infielder Zack Gelof exited Tuesday's game with a severe hand injury after being spiked by the Giants' Matt Chapman during a play at second base Gelof exits after hand spiked. Giants first baseman Rafael Devers apologized to manager Tony Vitello regarding an incident Sunday, calling it a "misunderstanding" Devers apologized to Vitello. Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm's decision to eat a lollipop during a game drew criticism from manager Aaron Boone Sweet Jazz? Lollipop bothers Boone. The Reds activated Elly De La Cruz Tuesday after he missed 19 games with a strained right hamstring Reds activate De La Cruz. The Brewers have released former starting third baseman Luis Rengifo Brewers release Rengifo. Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin commenced a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona Tuesday evening Griffin begins rehab. The Phillies scratched home run leader Kyle Schwarber due to lower back tightness before Tuesday's game Phillies scratch Schwarber. The Phillies also recalled right-hander Alan Rangel and reinstated left-hander Kyle Backhus from the injured list Monday Phillies recall Rangel.