MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: April 6, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Pitching Injury Woes & Roster Moves

The injury bug continued to plague major league rotations Monday, as Scherzer exited the Dodgers' 14-2 rout of the Blue Jays after just two innings due to right forearm tendinitis, casting immediate doubt over the status of the three-time Cy Young winner. Adding to the National League East's woes, the Cubs placed left-hander Matthew Boyd on the 15-day injured list with a left biceps strain, while the Mets confirmed that outfielder Juan Soto will miss 2-3 weeks after suffering a minor right calf strain while running the bases last Friday. These setbacks immediately tighten the pitching depth charts across the league as teams jostle for position ahead of mid-season trade deadlines.

Franchise Milestones & Home Field Return

On the positive side of individual achievements, Jose Ramirez set the Cleveland franchise record for most games played, surpassing the previous mark at 1,620 contests during the team's Monday night affair. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Rays celebrated their long-awaited return to Tropicana Field, securing a victory over the visiting Cubs in their first game back after 561 days away following the extensive roof damage sustained from Hurricane Milton. In New York, the Mets announced plans to honor former star Carlos Beltrán, scheduling the retirement of his No. 15 jersey and his induction into the team's hall of fame for the September 19 home matchup against the Phillies.

Offensive Breakouts

In Seattle, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh finally snapped his drought at the plate, launching his first home run of the season in the club's series opener; this moment was particularly noteworthy given Raleigh led the major leagues with 60 homers just last year, making the 10-game dry spell a significant talking point for the oft-powerful slugger.