MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: May 13, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

MLB Player Health & Slump Breaking

A series of key lineup adjustments and injury scares marked Tuesday's action across the league, starting with the Atlanta Braves placing catcher Sean Murphy on the injured list due to a fractured left middle finger, an absence manager Walt Weiss projected could last up to eight weeks. Meanwhile, the New York Mets suffered a blow when Francisco Alvarez exited the team’s 10-2 victory, now awaiting an MRI on his right knee. On a positive note for struggling stars, Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani snapped an 11-game homerless drought—his longest outing since joining the club—while Seattle's Cal Raleigh finally ended his major league-leading 0-for-26 hitless streak in the seventh inning.

Roster Moves & Trade Activity

Roster shuffling continued as the Yankees recalled shortstop Anthony Volpe from the minor leagues, signaling a potential shift in the infield mix, though captain Aaron Judge maintains expectations remain sky-high despite the ongoing title drought. In transactional news, the Cleveland Guardians finalized a trade acquiring an elite defensive catcher from the San Francisco Giants in a surprising May swap that league observers are actively grading. Additionally, the Texas Rangers reported outfielder Brandon Nimmo is day-to-day after leaving Tuesday's game during the sixth inning with a sprained left ankle.

Labor Negotiations Commence

Top officials from both Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association convened for initial CBA talks Tuesday, marking the first formal meeting this week as the collective bargaining agreement clock continues ticking down to expiration just over six months away. The two sides are expected to immediately dive into complex issues that will dominate the labor discussions, including revenue sharing, service time manipulation, and arbitration rules, setting the tone for negotiations throughout the summer.