MLB Baseball 3 Hours

Last updated: May 31, 2026, 2:53 PM ET

Mets roster reshuffle & legacy honor The Mets relegated Peterson to the bullpen after a 3.45 ERA in 2025, inserting Sean Manaea into the rotation to shore up a lineup that has struggled to find consistency since the All‑Star switch. The move arrives just days before the club inducts Lee Mazzilli and Bobby Valentine into its Hall of Fame, a ceremony that celebrated their distinct eras and underscores the franchise’s intent to blend veteran leadership with fresh talent. The timing suggests a dual focus on immediate competitive needs and long‑term brand building.

Mid‑East Coast teams in flux White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami is sidelined for 4‑6 weeks after a Grade 2 right hamstring strain, leaving the lineup without a power hitter as the team vies for a playoff spot. Across the river, the Tigers have placed starter Casey Mize on the 15‑day injured list with right adductor inflammation depleting their rotation, while the Twins have removed Simeon Woods Richardson from the roster and called up rookie John Klein to fill the void. These simultaneous adjustments highlight a broader trend of mid‑season injuries forcing teams to rely on less experienced arms.

Technical glitch and a breakout homer The A’s experienced an oddity when the automated ball‑tracking system misidentified a pitch as a strike despite replay showing it missed the zone by less than an inch, a rare error that could prompt a review of the technology. In contrast, Fernando Tatis Jr. broke a season‑long drought by launching a 451‑foot solo shot to left field against the Nationals, his first homer since the opener, a strike that ended the MLB‑worst slump and injected momentum into the Cardinals’ offense.