MLB Baseball 3h Briefing

Last updated: April 12, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

MLB Player Health & Tributes

Pitcher Zach Eflin, who recently underwent Tommy John surgery on his 32nd birthday, is targeting a return in 2027, offering a long-term outlook for the Tampa Bay Rays staff. The league also mourned the passing of Phil Garner, the respected third baseman & former Houston Astros manager, who died at age 76 after leading the club to its first World Series appearance as a manager.