MLB Baseball 3 Hours

Last updated: May 13, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

ALARMING INJURIES AND ROSTER SHIFTS

The New York Yankees received troubling news as ace Max Fried was pulled after only three innings against the Orioles due to soreness in his pitching elbow, signaling immediate uncertainty for their rotation as he prepares for diagnostic tests. Meanwhile, the New York Mets woes deepened as catcher Francisco Alvarez was diagnosed with a meniscus tear in his right knee, requiring surgery that manager Carlos Mendoza estimates will sideline him for six to eight weeks. Adding to the Mets' scare, superstar Juan Soto exited early after fouling a ball off his right foot against the Tigers, though subsequent X-rays thankfully revealed no structural damage following their 3-2 extra-inning victory. The league also saw immediate front-office movement, as former outfielder Jason Heyward rejoined the Dodgers as a special assistant in baseball operations less than two months after announcing his retirement as a player.

PITCHING MARKS AND BULLPEN ACTIVITY

While the Mets managed a win despite injury scares, other starters saw their dominant outings conclude prematurely or narrowly miss history. Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes saw his no-hit bid end in the seventh inning against the Rockies on a clean single by Mickey Moniak, despite the right-hander continuing to demonstrate elite strikeout stuff. Separately, Texas Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi reported positive feelings following a bullpen session, offering encouragement that his scheduled start was missed only due to minor left side tightness. In offensive milestones, Seattle's Cal Raleigh finally snapped his drought in the seventh inning, recording his first hit since April 27, which had been the longest active hitless streak in the majors this season.

FRONT OFFICE MOVES & LABOR RELATIONS

In a surprising mid-May transaction, the Cleveland Guardians acquired an elite defensive catcher from the San Francisco Giants, prompting immediate analysis on which team secured the superior asset in the swap. Beyond player movement, top league officials from MLB and the Players Association convened Tuesday to formally commence collective bargaining agreement negotiations, setting the stage for discussions just over six months before the current CBA expires. Finally, the game atmosphere at Guaranteed Rate Field faced a brief pause when a fan at the Royals-White Sox game fell into the Kansas City bullpen in right field, causing a temporary delay before play resumed.