MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: June 25, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

National League Shake-Up

The Chicago Cubs are making significant roster moves, acquiring left-hander David Peterson from the New York Mets Cubs acquiring LHP Peterson. This acquisition comes as the Cubs grapple with pitching injuries, placing right-handers Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list Cubs lose two starters. Cabrera himself was carted off the field after injuring his left leg Cabrera injures leg. Adding to the pitching woes, the Mets are moving scuffling right-hander Kodai Senga to the bullpen Mets move scuffling Senga, while catcher Gary Sanchez exited Tuesday's game with back tightness, a concern for a team already watching Juan Soto potentially head to the injured list with his own back issues Mets watch Soto depart. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Cardinals have promoted Bill DeWitt III to chief executive officer DeWitt to chief executive.

American League Outlook

The Minnesota Twins are facing a setback with right-hander Mick Abel, who has been recommended for arthroscopic elbow surgery following a recovery setback Abel set for arthroscopic surgery. Despite injuries and roster moves, the Twins have "no plans" to trade veteran All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton No plans to deal Buxton. In Kansas City, Cole Ragans is expected to undergo surgery for an elbow impingement that has sidelined him since early May Ragans likely to have surgery. The Chicago White Sox will see catcher Kyle Teel make his season debut after recovering from thigh and knee injuries Teel off IL.

Injury Report & Player News

A rash of injuries continues to impact teams across the league. Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz exited Wednesday's game with left hamstring discomfort Pirates' Horwitz exits. Athletics infielder Zack Gelof sustained a painful injury when Giants' Matt Chapman stepped on his hand during a tag play Gelof exits after hand spiked. The New York Yankees have placed infielder Ryan McMahon on the 10-day injured list with a throat infection Yankees put McMahon on IL. Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams was a late scratch with left side tightness Nats' Abrams late scratch. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker was removed from Monday's game with low back spasms Dodgers' Tucker exits game. Philadelphia Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber was scratched with lower back tightness Phillies scratch Schwarber.

Player Activations & Suspensions

The Cincinnati Reds activated shortstop Elly De La Cruz from the injured list Tuesday, following his recovery from a strained right hamstring Reds activate De La Cruz. De La Cruz missed 19 games De La Cruz from IL Tuesday. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is slated to play at least one more rehab game before a potential activation from the injured list after a two-month absence Lindor to play 1 more rehab. Brewers reliever Abner Uribe began serving his one-game suspension Wednesday, nearly a month after it was issued Uribe to serve ban.

League Trends & Player Performances

Left-handed hitters are experiencing a surge in production in 2026, a trend that may be partly influenced by the automated ball-strike system ABS propelling left-handed-hitters. Fantasy managers are being advised to consider several underrated players for their rosters Criminally underrated players, while first-half relief pitcher performances are being dissected for waiver wire opportunities First-half relief pitcher MVPs.

Team Management & Front Office

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell expressed perplexity regarding two consecutive rainouts in New York Counsell perplexed by rainout. The Milwaukee Brewers released former starting third baseman Luis Rengifo Brewers release Rengifo. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred stated that the San Francisco Giants' guidance regarding Pride caps was "not clear," indicating players were not adequately informed they could opt out of wearing them Manfred: Giants' Pride cap guidance.

Fantasy Baseball Forecasts

Eric Karabell speculates on potential future milestones, such as a player hitting 40 home runs, and examines the performance of the Contreras brothers in fantasy baseball Caglianone hits 40 homers? Contreras brothers hit. Jeff Passan is handing out unconventional awards for the season's most remarkable or embarrassing moments Passan hands out awards.

Player Milestones & Comebacks

Brandon Woodruff recorded his 900th career strikeout and flirted with a perfect game in his first start for Milwaukee since April 30th Woodruff gets 900th K. Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin began his rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona Griffin begins rehab.

Team Standings & Power Rankings

As the 2026 season hits its official midway point, the MLB Power Rankings have seen some adjustments, with a No. 2 debut and indications of a burgeoning powerhouse MLB Power Rankings.

Player Discipline & Conduct

Brewers reliever Abner Uribe plans to serve his one-game suspension Wednesday night, nearly a month after Major League Baseball handed down the penalty for his actions Uribe to serve ban month after actions. Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm's decision to play while enjoying a lollipop during a game drew a negative reaction from manager Aaron Boone Sweet Jazz? Lollipop bothers Boone. Giants first baseman Rafael Devers apologized to manager Tony Vitello regarding an incident on the field, stating it was "blown out of proportion" Devers apologized to Vitello.

Mid-Season Trade Speculation

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns indicated that the August 3 trade deadline will serve as the cutoff for deciding whether the team will pursue a playoff push or pivot to focusing on the 2027 season Stearns: Still time for Mets to contend.

Player Performance & Awards

Shohei Ohtani secured a win on the mound for the Dodgers on Wednesday, recovering from a rough second inning where he and catcher Dalton Rushing appeared out of sync on a pitch Ohtani 'out of sync' with catcher. Dansby Swanson of the Cubs increased his RBI total to 15 in the series against the Mets, breaking the franchise record of 10 set by Ron Santo in 1970 Swanson ups RBI total.