MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: May 13, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

MLB Player Slumps End & Performance Notes

The Dodgers' star power showed signs of life despite a team loss, as Shohei Ohtani snapped an 11-game homerless drought, marking his longest stretch without a home run since joining Los Angeles; his night also included a single and a walk, indicating a broader offensive thaw. Separately, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh ended a significant personal skid, collecting his first hit since April 27 when he broke a streak that had been the longest hitless run in the majors this season, finally connecting on a crucial seventh-inning offering. Meanwhile, the pressure mounts on Yankees captain Aaron Judge to elevate his numbers as the Bronx club battles to overcome its extended title drought, keeping expectations sky-high for elite performance at the plate.

League Business & Labor Relations

Baseball's off-field agenda is heating up as the MLB and the Players Association met this week for initial discussions concerning the Collective Bargaining Agreement. These preliminary talks are expected to immediately focus on several contentious issues that have historically dominated CBA negotiations between the league office and the union representatives.