MLB Baseball 8 Hours

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

MLB Injury Woes & Roster Moves

The New York Yankees are facing immediate pitching concerns after ace Max Fried was pulled from his start against the Orioles after only three innings due to soreness in his pitching elbow, prompting further evaluation. In the National League, the New York Mets received positive news regarding superstar Juan Soto, whose X-rays came back negative after he fouled a ball directly off his right foot during Wednesday’s 3-2 extra-inning victory over Detroit, though he exited the contest. However, the Mets' injury woes deepened as catcher Francisco Alvarez will require surgery for a meniscus tear in his right knee; manager Carlos Mendoza projected a return timeline of six to eight weeks for the young backstop undergoing surgery. Further compounding pitching setbacks, Miami prospect Robby Snelling landed on the 15-day injured list after his major league debut, having suffered a UCL sprain in his left elbow after his debut.

Front Office & Player Returns

In surprising off-season activity, former outfielder Jason Heyward is returning to the sport less than two months after announcing his retirement, accepting a role as a special assistant within the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball operations department. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs are attempting to bolster their bullpen depth by agreeing to a minor league contract with veteran reliever Liam Hendriks, offering him a pathway back to the majors. These roster maneuvering efforts come as top league officials from Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association officially commenced collective bargaining talks this week, roughly six months before the expiration of the current labor agreement opening talks. Discussions are expected to center on contentious issues such as potential salary caps and the risk of a work stoppage will there be a lockout.

Standout Performances & Milestones

While the Pirates' ace Paul Skenes saw his no-hit bid against the Rockies end in the seventh inning Tuesday night following a clean single by Mickey Moniak, Seattle's Cal Raleigh finally broke a prolonged slump ending his drought. Raleigh recorded his first hit since April 27, snapping a streak that had represented the longest active hitless run in the majors this season when he connected in the seventh inning. On the injury recovery front, Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi expressed encouragement after throwing a successful bullpen session Wednesday, showing positive results just two days after tightness in his left side forced him to scratch from his scheduled start.

Unusual Incidents & League Business

Wednesday’s slate included an unusual delay at Guaranteed Rate Field when a fan fell into the Kansas City bullpen area in right field during the Royals-White Sox contest fan fell into bullpen. In surprising mid-May dealings, the Cleveland Guardians finalized a trade with the San Francisco Giants, acquiring an elite defensive catcher in a swap that analysts are currently grading to see which side secured the better value grading the deal. Separately, in an act eschewing typical minor league commercialization, the Cincinnati Reds' Triple-A affiliate, the Louisville Bats, deliberately opted out of on-field promotions, videoboard antics, and ad-reads for one evening at the ballpark.