MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: June 27, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Managerial Shake-Ups and Player Injuries

The New York Mets have fired manager Carlos Mendoza after a dismal 34-47 start to the season, with shortstop Francisco Lindor and president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledging the team's collective failure led to the move Lindor says Mets players. The organization faces a critical juncture as they assess their path forward and potential trade deadline decisions Mets after firing manager. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Angels have dismissed general manager Perry Minasian and are bringing in John Mozeliak as a consultant to restructure the baseball operations department Angels fire GM Minasian. In player news, Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a forearm injury Red Sox place Mayer.

Player News and Injury Concerns

Mike Trout is unlikely to participate in the Home Run Derby due to a strained right hamstring Home Run Derby due. The Rangers have activated shortstop Corey Seager from the concussion list, but placed utility player Cody Freeman on the 10-day injured list with a herniated disk Seager rejoins Rangers after. The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed first baseman Spencer Horwitz on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain Pirates put 1B Horwitz. The Yankees have also placed infielder Ryan McMahon on the 10-day injured list due to a throat infection Yankees put McMahon.

Trade Activity and Roster Moves

The Chicago Cubs have acquired left-handed pitcher David Peterson from the New York Mets to bolster their starting rotation amidst injury concerns Peterson trade amid injuries. The Arizona Diamondbacks activated outfielder Max Kepler from the restricted list Thursday, following his completion of an 80-game suspension for a PED violation D-backs activate Kepler after.

Pitching and Offensive Power

Milwaukee Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski threw a fastball clocked at an astonishing 105.5 mph, setting a new record for the fastest pitch by a starting pitcher in the pitch tracking era Brewers' Misiorowski hurls 105.5. In a high-scoring affair, the Chicago White Sox routed the Kansas City Royals 22-1, their highest run total since 1977, with Tristan Peters hitting a grand slam and Miguel Vargas contributing a three-run homer and an RBI double White Sox rout K.C.. The Tampa Bay Rays were on the verge of a combined no-hitter against the Royals, but it was broken up in the ninth inning by Carter Jensen's two-run homer off Craig Kimbrel Rays' combined no-hitter broken. Shohei Ohtani earned a win for the Dodgers on Wednesday, rebounding for a victory despite an early miscue with his catcher Ohtani 'out of sync'.

League-Wide Issues and Future Events

The MLB Players Association has proposed a ban on player prop betting as part of ongoing Collective Bargaining Agreement talks, aiming to mitigate harassment from disgruntled gamblers prop betting, source says. Major League Baseball is seeking a maximum contract length of 5 years for free agents changing teams in the next CBA, while teams would have an extended ability to retain their own players MLB wants max 5. The 2026 MLB All-Star Weekend is scheduled to be held in Philadelphia on July 14 2026 MLB All-Star Weekend:. Meanwhile, the Dunedin Blue Jays, a Single-A affiliate, endured a challenging 2025 season marked by numerous weather delays and postponements Yankees put McMahon.

Player Performance and League Trends

Dansby Swanson of the Chicago Cubs had an impressive series against the Mets, recording 11 RBIs in a doubleheader sweep, breaking the franchise record of 10 set by Ron Santo in 1970 Cubs' Swanson ups RBI. Left-handed hitters are experiencing a surge in success in 2026, with the automated ball-strike challenge system potentially contributing to this trend Olney: How ABS.

Organizational Power Rankings and Awards

As the 2026 season reaches its midway point, MLB Power Rankings are seeing a shake-up, with a new No. 2 team and a previously established powerhouse making adjustments MLB Power Rankings:. Jeff Passan has handed out his mid-season awards, recognizing unexpected standout performances and notable moments Jeff Passan hands out.