MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: June 13, 2026, 8:45 PM ET

Pitching Injuries

Cole Ragans suffered setback in his elbow rehab, prompting additional testing after the left‑hander entered the IL on May 8. Meanwhile, Spencer Strider went on IL with right‑elbow inflammation, adding to the Braves’ rotation woes. In Detroit, Jack Flaherty left early after just three innings because of left‑leg discomfort, leaving the Tigers searching for bullpen depth.

Offensive Highlights

Yoshinobu Yamamoto saw no‑hit bid end in the ninth, yet still guided the Dodgers to a 7‑1 victory before the sellout crowd of 37,832 at Rate Field. Jacob Misiorowski struck out 15 in a complete‑game one‑hitter as the Brewers blanked Philadelphia 6‑0, posting a career‑high strikeout total. Earlier, Yordan Alvarez hit grand slam and added a two‑run homer in the first inning, fueling the Astros to a dominant win over Kansas City.

Outfield Concerns

The Guardians lost rookie Chase DeLauter to a bruised rib cage in the second inning, reducing Chicago’s outfield options as injuries mounted. Texas placed Evan Carter on 10‑day IL after an oblique strain forced him out in the fourth inning of Friday’s game. Seattle’s Randy Arozarena exited with leg issue during the nightcap against the Nationals, leaving the Mariners without a key power bat.

Strategic Outlook

Analysts examined Cubs decline, pointing to a month‑long slide that dropped Chicago in the NL Central and raised questions about trade‑deadline moves. A separate piece explored salary‑cap proposals, outlining how caps function in other leagues and what they could mean for the ongoing MLB CBA talks. New York manager Aaron Boone rejected Chapman apology claim, stating the Yankees owe the former closer no apology for his 2022 exit, a reminder of lingering clubhouse tensions.

Mets Recovery

Francisco Lindor began simulated workouts as the Mets aim for his return by late June, hoping the shortstop’s comeback can boost a lineup that has struggled with injuries and inconsistent offense.