MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: June 26, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

MLB Managerial Carousel & Trade Rumors

The New York Mets parted ways with manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday, citing the club's historically poor 34-47 start to the season. This move plunges the organization further into turmoil, raising questions about the future of GM David Stearns and the team's potential strategy at the upcoming trade deadline. Amidst this managerial shake-up, the Mets also demoted struggling right-hander Kodai Senga to the bullpen and are considering placing outfielder Juan Soto on the injured list due to back tightness. In another significant transaction, the Chicago Cubs acquired left-hander David Peterson from the Mets, a move driven by their urgent need for healthy starting pitchers as they also placed starters Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list following injuries.

Player Injuries & Suspensions

A wave of injuries continued to hit MLB clubs. The Rangers saw shortstop Corey Seager rejoin the active roster after a concussion, though they subsequently placed infielder Cody Freeman on the 10-day injured list with a herniated disk. In Pittsburgh, first baseman Spencer Horwitz was placed on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain, an injury he initially exited with on Wednesday. The Athletics' Zack Gelof suffered a hand injury after being spiked by a cleat during a tag play. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks activated outfielder Max Kepler on Thursday, who returns after completing an 80-game suspension for a PED violation.

Player Transactions & Roster Moves

The Minnesota Twins have publicly stated they have no plans to trade veteran All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton, despite speculation. In contrast, the Cubs' pursuit of pitching depth led them to acquire David Peterson from the Mets for organizational depth. The Yankees added infielder Ryan McMahon to the 10-day injured list due to a throat infection, calling up Oswaldo Cabrera from Triple-A. The Brewers released Luis Rengifo, who had opened the season as their primary third baseman. The Reds, however, received a boost by activating Elly De La Cruz from the injured list, who had been sidelined for just over three weeks. Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin also began a rehab assignment at Double-A Altoona.

CBA & League Operations

The Major League Baseball Players Association has proposed a ban on prop betting targeting individual players as part of ongoing Collective Bargaining Agreement talks. This proposal aims to combat the rising tide of harassment directed at players from disgruntled gamblers, according to a union source. In other league operational news, MLB is seeking a maximum contract length of five years for free agents who switch teams in the next CBA, while also looking to retain the ability to keep their own players for longer periods. The league also looks toward the 2026 All-Star Weekend, which will be hosted in Philadelphia on July 14.

Player Performances & Milestones

In a bizarre incident, three Rays pitchers had their combined no-hitter against the Royals broken up in the ninth inning when Carter Jensen hit a two-run homer off Craig Kimbrel. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani secured a win on the mound Wednesday, rebounding after a difficult second inning where a pitch got past catcher Dalton Rushing. Cubs' Dansby Swanson etched his name in the franchise record books, delivering 11 RBIs during a doubleheader sweep of the Mets, surpassing Hall of Famer Ron Santo's previous record of 10 for most RBIs in a twin bill. Left-handed hitters are reportedly performing at a high level in 2026, with some attributing the trend partly to the new automated ball-strike challenge system.

League News & Front Office Changes

The St. Louis Cardinals announced Bill DeWitt III's elevation to chief executive officer on Wednesday, having previously served as team president since 2008. The Philadelphia Phillies scratched home run leader Kyle Schwarber due to lower back tightness before their game Tuesday night. Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams was also a late scratch with left side tightness. Brewers reliever Abner Uribe is set to serve his one-game suspension, nearly a month after it was initially handed down by Major League Baseball. Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed his displeasure with second baseman Jazz Chisholm's decision to play while eating a lollipop during a game on Monday night.