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Last updated: May 13, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

MLB Hitting Milestones & Slump Breakers

The offensive landscape saw several major players breaking long droughts on Tuesday, even as the Dodgers suffered a loss. Superstar Shohei Ohtani snapped an 11-game homerless drought, which tied for his longest tenure without a long ball as a Dodger, and he supplemented the home run with a single and a walk, offering encouragement after the team had hoped time off would help him reset his approach. Elsewhere, Seattle's Cal Raleigh finally registered a hit in the seventh inning, ending an 0-for-28 streak that stood as the longest hitless run in the majors this season, with his previous hit occurring on April 27.

Pitching Performances & Injury Concerns

Pirates ace Paul Skenes saw his no-hit bid end in the seventh inning against the Rockies after Mickey Moniak delivered a clean single, though Skenes managed to secure the win. However, the day was marred by several significant injury updates that could reshape divisional races. Atlanta placed catcher Sean Murphy on the injured list due to a fractured left middle finger, with manager Walt Weiss estimating the All-Star could be sidelined for up to eight weeks, a major blow to a team already powered by sluggers like Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin. Adding to the Mets' woes following a decisive 10-2 victory, catcher Francisco Alvarez is scheduled for an MRI on his right knee after exiting the game early.

Roster Moves & Front Office Activity

Roster shuffling continued across the league as the Yankees recalled top prospect Anthony Volpe from the minor leagues, while simultaneously placing outfielder Manuel Caballero on the injured list. The Texas Rangers are currently assessing outfielder Brandon Nimmo, who is day-to-day after he sprained his left ankle while exiting Tuesday night's contest in the sixth inning. In surprising mid-season business, the Cleveland Guardians acquired an elite defensive catcher from the San Francisco Giants in a trade that analysts are already grading to determine which organization gained the upper hand in the surprising swap.

League Governance & Labor Relations

Away from the field action, officials from Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association convened for initial CBA talks on Tuesday, marking the official start of negotiations just over six months before the current collective bargaining agreement is set to expire, setting the stage for future labor discussions that will shape player contracts and league revenue sharing.