MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: June 27, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

AROUND THE BASES

Major League Baseball continues to be plagued by injuries, with several key pitchers and position players heading to the injured list. The Chicago Cubs added Hoby Milner to their already depleted pitching staff on the 15-day IL with appendicitis, and acquired David Peterson from the Mets to bolster their rotation, a move made with urgency due to existing injuries Sources: Cubs acquiring LHP. Across the league, the Kansas City Royals will be without left-hander Cole Ragans, who is scheduled for elbow surgery on Wednesday that will determine the extent of the required repair have elbow surgery Wednesday. Baltimore Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt also underwent back surgery, though the team remains hopeful for a return before the season concludes back surgery; O's hopeful. In Boston, infielder Marcelo Mayer was placed on the 10-day IL with a left forearm injury Red Sox place Mayer, while the Pittsburgh Pirates sidelined first baseman Spencer Horwitz with a left hamstring strain Pirates put 1B Horwitz. The Minnesota Twins recommended right-hander Mick Abel for arthroscopic elbow surgery after a recent setback in his recovery Twins' Abel set.

TEAM MOVES AND MANAGERIAL CHANGES

The Los Angeles Angels have initiated a significant front-office overhaul, firing general manager Perry Minasian and bringing in veteran executive John Mozeliak as a consultant to revamp baseball operations Angels fire GM Minasian. Meanwhile, the New York Mets made a managerial change, dismissing Carlos Mendoza on Friday after the club endured a historically poor 34-47 start to the season Mets fire manager Mendoza. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and president of baseball operations David Stearns have publicly taken responsibility for the team's struggles, with questions arising about potential trade deadline moves for the club Lindor says Mets players.

OFFENSIVE FIREWORKS AND PITCHING MARVELS

The Chicago White Sox delivered an offensive explosion Friday night, routing the Kansas City Royals 22-1, their highest run total since 1977. Tristan Peters led the charge with a grand slam and six RBIs, while Miguel Vargas contributed a three-run homer and an RBI double during a 10-run third inning White Sox rout K.C.. In a rare moment of off-field celebration during a game, former White Sox player Ron Kittle was married in a ballpark suite with Chicago chairman Jerry Reinsdorf officiating Reinsdorf officiates Kittle's wedding. On the pitching mound, Milwaukee Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski uncorked a fastball clocked at an incredible 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. The Tampa Bay Rays nearly threw a combined no-hitter against the Royals on Thursday, but the gem was broken up in the ninth inning by Carter Jensen's two-run homer off Craig Kimbrel Rays' combined no-hitter broken.

PLAYER NEWS AND POTENTIAL FUTURES

Mike Trout has indicated he is unlikely to participate in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia due to a strained right hamstring Home Run Derby due. The Diamondbacks activated outfielder Max Kepler from the restricted list on Thursday, following his completion of an 80-game suspension for a positive PED test D-backs activate Kepler after. Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was activated from the concussion list, while Cody Freeman was placed on the injured list with a herniated disk Seager rejoins Rangers after. Fantasy baseball managers are with Eric Karabell speculating on potential future performances, including whether Caglianone could hit 40 homers Caglianone hits 40 homers?.

LEAGUE DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYTICS

Discussions surrounding the Collective Bargaining Agreement continue, with the MLB Players Association proposing a ban on prop betting on individual players to help mitigate harassment from disgruntled gamblers, according to a union source prop betting, source says. MLB is also reportedly seeking a maximum contract length of 5 years for free agents who switch teams in the next CBA negotiations MLB wants max 5. On the analytical front, left-handed hitters are reportedly enjoying a productive season in 2026, with the automated ball-strike system potentially playing a role in their success Olney: How ABS. Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays' Single-A affiliate in Dunedin faced an extraordinary 24 weather delays and 10 postponements in 2025 If you can't beat.

CLUB PERFORMANCE AND AWARDS

As the 2026 season reaches its official midway point, the MLB Power Rankings have seen some shifts, with a No. 2 debut and a powerhouse team making their presence felt MLB Power Rankings:. For clubs currently leading the postseason hunt, a singular strength is driving their success Biggest strengths for top. In a notable individual achievement, Cubs' Dansby Swanson pushed his RBI total to 15 against the Mets, breaking the franchise record of 10 previously held by Hall of Famer Ron Santo in 1970 Cubs' Swanson ups RBI. Jeff Passan has begun handing out pre-season awards, recognizing standout performances and, perhaps, some less-than-stellar moments Jeff Passan hands out. Shohei Ohtani, despite a rough second inning where he and catcher Dalton Rushing experienced a miscommunication leading to a passed ball, managed to secure a win on the mound for the Dodgers Ohtani 'out of sync'.