MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: June 13, 2026, 2:44 AM ET

Injury Updates & Rotation Adjustments

Spencer Strider exits after four innings of right‑shoulder and elbow soreness forced the Braves to turn to the bullpen against the Mets, prompting immediate imaging. A day later, Francisco Lindor begins simulated play as the Mets hope the shortstop can rejoin the lineup by late June, while Seattle’s Randy Arozarena leaves with a leg issue in the ninth inning of the Mariners’ loss to Washington, adding another question‑mark to the outfield’s health outlook.

Dominant Performances & Pitching Moves

Jacob Misiorowski strikes out 15 in a one‑hit shutout to carry Milwaukee past Philadelphia, recording a career‑high while the Brewers’ staff benefits from a deep bullpen as Quinn Priester returns from rehab after overcoming thoracic outlet syndrome. Detroit’s rotation suffers a setback when Jack Flaherty departs after three innings due to left‑leg discomfort, leaving the Tigers to lean on their bullpen for the upcoming series with Cleveland.

Power Surges and Off‑Field Disputes

Yordan Alvarez delivers a grand slam and two‑run homer in the first inning of Houston’s win over Kansas City, extending the Astros’ early‑game firepower. In New York, manager Aaron Boone rebuffs Chapman’s apology demand, maintaining that the Yankees owe the former closer nothing, while Los Angeles opts to sit Shohei Ohtani out of the lineup following a knee inflammation that sidelined him in Pittsburgh. Oakland also activates Jacob Wilson and simultaneously places Brent Rooker on the 10‑day IL with a left‑knee bone bruise, reshaping the A’s offensive options.

Roster Rehab and League‑Wide Discussions

White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami shows progress in hamstring recovery as he resumes running, while Detroit’s closer Kenley Jansen returns from pelvic inflammation ahead of the Guardians series, bolstering the Tigers’ late‑inning defense. Amid the flurry of injuries, analysts outline a potential MLB salary cap, comparing it to structures in the NFL and NBA to gauge its impact on competitive balance as collective‑bargaining talks continue.