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Gerrit Cole's Dominant Return Spoiled by Late Rays Rally

Gerrit Cole's return to the mound was a masterclass in efficiency, but a late-inning surge and a surging Tampa Bay Rays offense spoiled the Yankees' night in a 4-2 loss.

Eury Pérez Shuts Down Mets After Early Juan Soto Home Run in Marlins' 2-1 Victory

Eury Pérez recovered from a first-inning Juan Soto home run to pitch seven strong innings, leading the Miami Marlins to a 2-1 victory over the New York Mets.

Gerrit Cole Dominates in Return: Yankees Ace Tosses Six Shutout Innings After Long Layoff

Gerrit Cole made a triumphant return to the Yankees on Friday, tossing six shutout innings against the Rays after a 569-day recovery from elbow surgery.

Kyle Manzardo’s Clutch Pinch-Hit Homer Lifts Cleveland Guardians Over Philadelphia Phillies in 1-0 Thriller

In a classic pitchers' duel, Kyle Manzardo hit a pinch-hit solo home run in the ninth inning to lead the Cleveland Guardians to a 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Los Angeles Angels Roster Moves: Josh Lowe Optioned, Yoán Moncada Placed on IL

The Los Angeles Angels have overhauled their roster, optioning Josh Lowe to Triple-A and placing Yoán Moncada on the IL. Wade Meckler and Donovan Walton have been called up to fill the gaps.

Pittsburgh Pirates Call Up Prospect Esmerlyn Valdez for MLB Debut Against Blue Jays

The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled prospect Esmerlyn Valdez from Triple-A Indianapolis. Following a significant hot streak, Valdez was immediately placed in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

New York Mets Designate Veteran Reliever Craig Kimbrel for Assignment

The New York Mets have designated veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment after 14 appearances. The move makes room for prospect Jonah Tong as the Mets shift toward a younger bullpen.

Kyle Schwarber Returns to Phillies Lineup After Three-Game Absence

Kyle Schwarber returns to the Philadelphia Phillies lineup as the designated hitter for Friday's game against Cleveland after missing three games with a gastrointestinal illness.

Houston Astros Extend Chicago Cubs' Losing Streak to Six with 4-2 Victory

Christian Vazquez homered and Spencer Arrighetti tossed five scoreless innings as the Houston Astros defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-2, extending Chicago's losing streak to six games.

Seattle Mariners Reinstate Victor Robles from 10-Day IL; Option Connor Joe to Triple-A

The Seattle Mariners have officially reinstated outfielder Victor Robles from the 10-day injured list and optioned utilityman Connor Joe to Triple-A Tacoma.

Seattle Mariners Pitcher Jose Zerpa Suspended 80 Games for PED Violation

Seattle Mariners minor league pitcher Jose Zerpa has been suspended for 80 games following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Stanozolol.

Jose Caballero Returns to Yankees Lineup Following IL Stint for Broken Finger

The New York Yankees have activated shortstop Jose Caballero from the 10-day Injured List. Caballero returns to the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Rays after recovering from a broken finger.

Cincinnati Reds Offense Gets Boost as Eugenio Suárez Activated from 10-Day Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds have officially activated slugger Eugenio Suárez from the 10-day injured list. His return comes as a boost to a struggling offense, while third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes heads to the IL with a back injury.

Fantasy Baseball Lineup Advice: JT Ginn Headlines Saturday’s MLB Slate

Get expert fantasy baseball lineup advice for Saturday's MLB games, featuring JT Ginn's first start after his no-hit bid and key targets like Jarred Kelenic and Colson Montgomery.

Trevor Story Sidelined: Red Sox Shortstop Undergoes Sports Hernia Surgery

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story is expected to miss several weeks following sports hernia surgery. Interim manager Chad Tracy will look to Marcelo Mayer and Nick Sogard to fill the void.

Chicago Cubs Roster Moves: Matt Shaw Hits Injured List as Pedro Ramirez Earns Call-Up

The Chicago Cubs have placed infielder Matt Shaw on the 10-day injured list due to back tightness. In a corresponding move, the club has called up Pedro Ramirez, who was hitting .312 with nine home runs in Triple-A.

Fantasy Baseball Forecaster Week 9: Winning Strategies for May 25-31

Get ready for Week 9 of the fantasy baseball season (May 25-31) with our comprehensive forecaster. Discover top pitcher rankings, hitter ratings, and strategy for the Memorial Day slate.

Houston Astros Future: Evaluating Three Paths as the 2026 Trade Deadline Approaches

As of May 2026, the Houston Astros face a season-defining choice: push for a title, execute a soft rebuild, or start from scratch. We analyze the paths ahead for Yordan Alvarez and Hunter Brown.

2026 MLB Trade Deadline: Tarik Skubal and Labor Uncertainty Headline Key X Factors

The 2026 MLB trade deadline is being shaped by the availability of ace Tarik Skubal and the uncertainty of the upcoming CBA expiration. We analyze the teams and themes driving this year's market.

Mets vs. Marlins: Miami Aims to Break Home Slump in NL East Battle

The New York Mets and Miami Marlins face off in a critical NL East series at loanDepot park. Miami looks to snap a home losing streak while Tobias Myers and Eury Pérez battle on the mound.

Cincinnati Reds vs St. Louis Cardinals: Sal Stewart’s 4-Hit Game Ignites NL Central Clash

The Cincinnati Reds host the St. Louis Cardinals in a pivotal NL Central clash following a standout 4-hit performance from rookie Sal Stewart. We break down the 2.5-game divisional gap and key matchups.

Detroit Tigers vs. Baltimore Orioles: Tigers Aim to Snap Road Skid at Camden Yards

The Detroit Tigers (20-31) head to Baltimore to face the Orioles (21-29) in a battle of fifth-place teams. Detroit is desperate to snap a three-game road losing streak.

Brewers Take on the Dodgers in First of 3-Game Series at American Family Field

The Milwaukee Brewers (29-18) host the Los Angeles Dodgers (31-19) in the first of a three-game series at American Family Field. Both division leaders enter the matchup with strong momentum, with Justin Wrobleski facing Logan Henderson in the pitching duel.

Seattle Mariners vs Kansas City Royals: Logan Gilbert Takes the Mound in Series Opener

The Seattle Mariners travel to Kansas City for a three-game series against the Royals. Logan Gilbert faces Noah Cameron in the opener as both teams look to improve their standing in the American League.

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