MLB Baseball 3 Hours

Last updated: June 13, 2026, 2:44 AM ET

Pitching Health

Spencer Strider left the game early after a fourth‑inning exit, prompting an imaging study for right shoulder and elbow soreness that could sideline him for weeks. Meanwhile, Seattle outfielder Randy Arozarena departed with a leg injury during the Mariners’ sweep of the Nationals, raising doubts about his return before the trade deadline. Francisco Lindor, whose calf strain has kept him off the field, has begun simulated games in the Mets’ training complex, and president David Stearns remains optimistic about a return by the end of June as the team preserves its roster flexibility.

Performance Highlights

Jacob Misiorowski threw a complete‑game one‑hit gem, striking out 15 to lead the Brewers to a 6‑0 victory over the Phillies. His effort marked the first complete game for the Brewers since 2020 and positioned him as a potential postseason starter. In contrast, Aroldis Chapman’s saga with the Yankees continued off the field, as manager Aaron Boone denied that the club owes the former closer an apology for the 2022 treatment he cited, a stance that may influence free‑agent negotiations in the coming weeks.

Labor Talk

Amid ongoing collective bargaining discussions, analysts are comparing MLB’s potential salary cap to structures in other sports, noting that a cap could reshape team payrolls and competitive balance in a way that might mirror the NFL’s or NBA’s models. The study suggests that implementation would require significant adjustments to revenue sharing and luxury tax thresholds, factors that could accelerate or stall the current CBA negotiations.