The offseason and spring training are behind us, but there's plenty of MLB news left to cover. Here are the noteworthy transactions, injuries and more from the 2026 season. May 23 Houston Astros slugger Yordan Álvarez left Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs in the middle of an at-bat in the sixth inning because of back spasms. After fouling off a pitch from Colin Rea to fall behind 0-2, Alvarez appeared to be in discomfort. Zach Dezenzo stepped in as a pinch-hitter, and swung and missed on the next pitch to complete the strikeout. Álvarez was chatting with the training staff in the on-de...
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