
Oneil Cruz and Brandon Lowe Power Pirates to 5-1 Win, Snapping Rays' Six-Game Streak
Oneil Cruz hit a two-run HR and Brandon Lowe went 3-for-5 with two doubles as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Rays 5-1, ending Tampa Bay's six-game winning streak.
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Oneil Cruz hit a two-run HR and Brandon Lowe went 3-for-5 with two doubles as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Rays 5-1, ending Tampa Bay's six-game winning streak.

Heliot Ramos hit a crucial three-run home run and Logan Webb pitched six strong innings as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Washington Nationals 10-5.

Austin Riley hit two home runs and Martin Perez pitched six scoreless innings as the Atlanta Braves cruised to a 9-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Jeremiah Jackson's three-run home run capped a massive six-run eighth inning as the Baltimore Orioles rallied to defeat the Cleveland Guardians 6-4.

The Seattle Mariners have reinstated Rob Refsnyder from the paternity list and announced that Bryce Miller will begin a rehab assignment, while Patrick Wisdom heads to the 10-day IL.

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole completed his first rehab start on Friday, pitching 4 1/3 innings for Double-A Somerset as he works his way back from an elbow injury.

St. Louis Cardinals prospect Richard Fitts is out for the 2026 season after undergoing surgery to repair a right lat injury. The right-hander had a 1.76 ERA in Triple-A before the injury.

Should you trust Max Scherzer in the desert? Our latest fantasy baseball lineup advice breaks down the top starts and sits for Saturday's MLB slate, featuring Max Muncy, Yainer Diaz, and more.

The Chicago Cubs have placed closer Daniel Palencia on the 15-day IL with an oblique strain and confirmed that starter Cade Horton has undergone a second Tommy John surgery.

New York Mets President David Stearns has publicly backed manager Carlos Mendoza despite the team's current 8-game losing streak, emphasizing stability in Mendoza's third season.

Garret Anderson, the Los Angeles Angels Hall of Fame outfielder and 2002 World Series champion, has passed away at the age of 53. Anderson spent 15 seasons with the Angels, becoming the franchise's all-time leader in hits and RBIs.
The San Diego Padres are reportedly finalizing a sale for an unprecedented $3.9 billion, a figure that would set a new record for Major League Baseball franchise values.

At just 19 years old, Konnor Griffin is the youngest player in MLB, but his maturity is already winning over Pittsburgh Pirates veterans like Paul Skenes and Bryan Reynolds.

The Tampa Bay Rays head to Pittsburgh with an 11-7 record and a 5-game road winning streak. We preview the AL East vs. NL Central showdown at PNC Park.

The Detroit Tigers head to Fenway Park to take on the Boston Red Sox, with Detroit looking to end a road skid and Boston fighting to improve their 7-11 record.

The Kansas City Royals (7-12) look to end a four-game losing streak as they face the New York Yankees (10-9) in a crucial American League matchup.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (14-4) head to Denver to face the Colorado Rockies (7-12) in a high-stakes four-game NL West series starting this week.

The Houston Astros host the St. Louis Cardinals for a three-game series at Minute Maid Park. Both teams currently sit in fourth place in their respective divisions and are looking for a spark to climb the standings.

The Washington Nationals (9-10) look to reach .500 as they host the San Francisco Giants (7-12) for a three-game series at Nationals Park starting this week.

The San Diego Padres defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-2 on Thursday, extending their winning streak to eight games. Walker Buehler earned his first win with the team, while Fernando Tatis Jr. provided the offensive spark.

Hunter Goodman homered and doubled to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros, successfully snapping a six-game losing streak.

Cleveland Guardians rookie Parker Messick took a no-hitter into the ninth inning in a dominant 4-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, while José Ramírez added his third home run in four games.

Cleveland Guardians rookie Parker Messick came within three outs of a no-hitter on Thursday night against the Baltimore Orioles. Despite losing the bid in the ninth, Cleveland secured a 4-2 win.

Guardians rookie Parker Messick carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning against the Orioles, leading Cleveland to a 4-2 win while José Ramírez hit his third home run in four games.
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