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Last updated: May 28, 2026, 8:51 PM ET

Player Health Updates

Multiple teams dealt with injury concerns as the Pirates kept shortstop Konnor Griffin out of the starting lineup Thursday due to soreness in his right forearm, while the Tigers placed closer Kenley Jansen on the 15-day injured list with pelvic inflammation. The Dodgers activated Shohei Ohtani despite his concerns about his performance, but placed Enrique Hernandez on the IL with a "significant" oblique tear and will do the same with Teoscar Hernandez on Friday. In Texas, Rangers second baseman Josh Smith returned to uniform Thursday after being hospitalized with viral meningitis but remains uncertain about his return timeline. The Red Sox sidelined reliever Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day IL with left knee inflammation retroactive to May 25.

Pitching Performances

Shohei Ohtani lamented his performance even after hitting a leadoff home run that positioned the Dodgers for a combined no-hitter, while Cardinals pitcher Dustin May carried a no-hitter into the eighth before surrendering three hits and two runs to the Brewers in a 2-1 loss. Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez extended his scoreless streak to 44⅔ innings on Wednesday, breaking the franchise record held by Hall of Famer Grover Cleveland Alexander since 1911. Yankees ace Gerrit Cole delivered another dominant start in his return from Tommy John surgery, though he cautioned against reading too much into just two games. For the Mets, rookie outfielder Carson Benge delivered clutch singles after shaving his mustache, helping secure a win over the Rockies.

League Standings & Rankings

Two months into the 2026 season, MLB Power Rankings show NL teams maintaining dominance at the top of the list, with Week 9 bringing a top-10 debut for one team and marking the highest ranking of the season for an AL club. As college baseball regionals arrive, analysts ranked rosters based on top-level talent, with several programs emerging as contenders loaded with MLB prospects.

League Business

The Major League Baseball Players Association submitted the first proposal in collective bargaining talks with MLB, initiating formal negotiations that will shape the future of the league's economic structure and player compensation.