MLB Baseball 3 Hours

Last updated: May 14, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

National League Action & Standings Shifts

The Atlanta Braves clinched their 30th victory of the season, setting the major league benchmark for wins in Wednesday's 4-1 comeback against the Chicago Cubs, secured by a decisive three-run explosion in the eighth inning. Meanwhile, the New York Mets managed an extra-inning victory over Detroit, winning 3-2, though superstar Juan Soto exited late after fouling a ball off his right foot; fortunately for New York, manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed X-rays were negative. Separately, the American League standings remain notably volatile, presenting a peculiar competitive structure early in the season that defies typical divisional expectations.

Pitching Woes & Defensive Rarities

Milwaukee Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski delivered another dominant performance, tossing seven scoreless innings against the Padres before departing due to cramping in his right quadriceps, marking the second time in his last three starts that a physical issue has cut short his outing due to recurring cramps. In stark contrast to pitching dominance, the Colorado Rockies witnessed a rare defensive gem when outfielder Jake McCarthy completed the first unassisted double play by an outfielder in MLB since 2015 during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The league continues to grapple with bullpen instability, as closer roles prove ephemeral across the sport, even for top-tier clubs struggling to maintain late-game certainty.

Offseason Business Looms

Away from the diamond action, representatives from the MLB and the MLBPA convened for initial meetings this week to discuss the Collective Bargaining Agreement, signaling the start of negotiations expected to heavily feature complex structural issues like potential labor stoppages and the introduction of a league-wide salary cap mechanism.