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5/20/26 2:19 AM - Tigers are struggling without Tarik Skubal, but trading their recovering ace still seems unlikely... for now. The Tigers are 5-12 since Skubal got hurt, but Detroit is very much in the playoff hunt in the watered-down American League
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/tarik-skubal-in...
5/20/26 2:15 AM - Cardinals SS Winn undergoes MRI, not in lineup. Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn underwent an MRI on his left knee on Tuesday that came back clean.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48820057/cardi...
5/20/26 2:15 AM - Sources: Crow-Armstrong fined after fan incident. According to sources familiar with the situation, Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, 24, is being fined an undisclosed amount of money for an incident with a fan in the outfield on Sunday at Rate Field during a game against the White Sox in Chicago.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48820527/cubs-...
5/20/26 2:15 AM - Wood races home for inside-the-park grand slam. Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood hit the majors' first inside-the-park grand slam since 2022 against the New York Mets on Tuesday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48821336/james...
5/20/26 2:15 AM - Burns dazzles, shakes off sting of 108.8 mph liner.... Chase Burns struck out nine over six innings, lowering his ERA to 1.83 in the Reds' 4-1 win, and avoided a scare when he was struck on the backside by a 108.8 mph liner off the bat of Bryce Harper.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48821789/burns...
5/20/26 2:15 AM - Braves catalyst Baldwin to IL with oblique injury. Braves catcher Drake Baldwin, the reigning NL Rookie of the Year, was put on the 10-day injured list because of a strained right oblique muscle.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48817995/brave...
5/20/26 2:15 AM - Pages wins duel vs. Miller to spark Dodgers in 9th.... Freddie Freeman called Andy Pages' at-bat against Padres closer Mason Miller -- which yielded the eventual winning run for the Dodgers -- "one of the greatest at-bats I've ever seen in person, and I've been playing a long time."
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48822936/andy-...
5/20/26 2:15 AM - Cole to make long-awaited Yankees return Friday. New York ace Gerrit Cole, 35, will make his long-awaited season debut Friday night, when the Yankees take on the first-place Tampa Bay Rays, his first start since undergoing Tommy John surgery last year.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48819058/yanke...
5/20/26 2:08 AM - Duran and Contreras drive in 3 runs apiece as Red Sox beat Royals 7-1.
Duran was 2 for 3 with two walks and Isiah Kiner-Falefa went 3 for 3 with a walk. Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu had two hits apiece.
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Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
5/20/26 1:12 AM - [MLB: Film Room] - Darell Hernaiz's sliding grab | 05/19/2026. Darell Hernaiz makes an incredible sliding grab to nab Mike Trout at first base in the bottom of the 6th
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5/20/26 1:12 AM - [MLB: Film Room] - Joel Kuhnel K's Logan O'Hoppe to secure win | 05/19/2026. Joel Kuhnel strikes out Logan O'Hoppe in the bottom of the 9th to secure the Athletics' 14-6 win
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5/20/26 12:20 AM - [A's Farm] - Tuesday, May 19th: Cade Marlowe & Joey Meneses Lead Las Vegas to 3rd Straight Victory. PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Albuquerque Isotopes 8 Las Vegas Aviators 16 WP: Bowden 1-1 / 9.00 HR: Meneses (6), Marlowe (3) Right fielder Cade Marlowe and first baseman Joey Meneses led Las Vegas to its third straight victory on Tuesday. With the Aviators down by a run… The post first appeared on .
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5/19/26 11:17 PM - Burns dazzles, shakes off sting of 108.8 mph liner.... Chase Burns struck out nine over six innings, lowering his ERA to 1.83 in the Reds' 4-1 win, and avoided a scare when he was struck on the backside by a 108.8 mph liner off the bat of Bryce Harper.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48821789/burns...
5/19/26 11:17 PM - Wood races home for inside-the-park grand slam. Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood hit the majors' first inside-the-park grand slam since 2022 against the New York Mets on Tuesday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48821336/james...
5/19/26 11:13 PM - Phillies, Tanner Banks have rough seventh inning in loss to Reds. The Phillies' five-game winning streak was snapped on Tuesday as Tanner Banks struggled in the seventh inning against the Reds.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/05/phillies-tanner...
5/19/26 11:08 PM - Duran and Contreras drive in 3 runs apiece as Red Sox beat Royals 7-1.
Duran was 2 for 3 with two walks and Isiah Kiner-Falefa went 3 for 3 with a walk. Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu had two hits apiece.
The post Duran and Contreras drive in 3 runs apiece as Red Sox beat Royals 7-1 appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
5/19/26 10:01 PM - The Roycester Gets Shucked.
Royce Lewis sent to Triple-A. Hmm, let’s see the Twins’ top hitting prospects of the last few years: Luke Keaschall, Brooks Lee, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Matt Wallner, Spencer Steer, Edouard Julien, Drew Gilbert, Trevor Larnach, Royce Lewis, Jose Miranda, Ben Rortvedt, and Redfin Smart Shopper, Alex Kirilloff. Please, blog, may I have some more?
Source: https://razzball.com/the-roycester-gets-shucked/...
5/19/26 8:56 PM - Phillies notes: Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto out of lineup; Aidan Miller update. Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto are not in the Phillies' lineup on Tuesday; top prospect Aidan Miller is starting some baseball activity.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/05/phillies-notes-...
5/19/26 7:56 PM - Pirates recall prospect Garcia to boost outfield. The Pirates recalled outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48820363/pirat...
5/19/26 7:56 PM - Cardinals SS Winn undergoes MRI, not in lineup. Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn underwent an MRI on his left knee on Tuesday and was not in the lineup vs. the Pirates.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48820057/cardi...
5/19/26 7:56 PM - Cubs get relief for bullpen, activate Thielbar. Cubs reliever Caleb Thielbar was activated from the 15-day injured list after recovering from a hamstring injury, giving their depleted bullpen a boost.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48819899/cubs-...
5/19/26 7:51 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Brent Rooker's RBI single | 05/19/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
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5/19/26 7:51 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Zack Gelof's two-run single | 05/19/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
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5/19/26 7:50 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Nick Kurtz's RBI single | 05/19/2026. Nick Kurtz lines an RBI single to center field, giving the Athletics the lead in the top of the 3rd, 1-0
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/19/26 5:13 PM - Yankees hit two homers, hold on for 5-4 win over Blue Jays. The Yankees scored five unanswered runs thanks to longballs from Ryan McMahon and Ben Rice to defeat the Blue Jays, 5-4, on Tuesday night in the Bronx.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-blue-jays-takeaway...
5/19/26 5:13 PM - Mets' defense implodes, Nolan McLean unable to hold lead in 9-6 loss to Nationals. The Mets allowed nine unanswered runs after going up early and lost to the Washington Nationals, 9-6, on Tuesday night to even up the four-game series.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-nationals-takeaways-5...
5/19/26 4:44 PM - MLB 2026 Buzz: Astros Place P Lance McCullers Jr. on 15-Day IL. Notable news, notes and buzz from MLB's 2026 season.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/mlb-2026-buz...
5/19/26 4:20 PM - MLB 2026 Buzz: Dodgers Add Eric Lauer to Active Roster, Option Wyatt Mills. Notable news, notes and buzz from MLB's 2026 season.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/mlb-2026-buz...
5/19/26 4:07 PM - Free MLB home run picks for May 19: Expert likes Corbin Carroll among top HR prop bets for Tuesday. SportsLine expert Matt Snyder gives his top home run plays for Tuesday's MLB slate
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
5/19/26 3:51 PM - Free MLB home run picks, odds, predictions for May 19: Mike Trout among top HR prop bets on Tuesday. Two big-name outfielders headline our MLB home run picks for Tuesday's games
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
5/19/26 3:50 PM - Twins demote former No. 1 pick Royce Lewis to minors after rough start to 2026 season. Lewis, the No. 1 overall pick in 2017 and a breakout star in 2023, has been demoted amidst an alarming decline
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/twins-royce-lew...
5/19/26 3:46 PM - MLB DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks include Brandon Nimmo on Tuesday, May 19. SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal MLB DFS lineup advice for Tuesday, May 19
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-dfs-top-dra...
5/19/26 2:12 PM - Tigers are struggling without Tarik Skubal, but trading their recovering ace still seems unlikely... for no. The Tigers are 5-12 since Skubal got hurt, but Detroit is very much in the playoff hunt in the watered-down American League
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/tarik-skubal-in...
5/19/26 1:39 PM - Struggling Yanks consider bringing Cole back early.... The Yankees are deciding whether to skip Gerrit Cole's final rehab start and instead have him make his season debut at Yankees Stadium.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48810024/strug...
5/19/26 1:39 PM - Glasnow has setback; Snell set for Skubal surgery. Tyler Glasnow was shut down from his throwing program after experiencing a flare-up, Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes said Monday. Meanwhile, Blake Snell will undergo the same NanoScope procedure used on Tarik Skubal, in hopes of yielding a shorter recovery.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48811555/dodge...
5/19/26 1:39 PM - Gore leaves Rangers start with tightness in back. Texas Rangers starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore left Monday night's game at Colorado after one inning because of muscle tightness in his back.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48811786/range...
5/19/26 1:39 PM - PCA regrets 'choice of words' in exchange with fan.... Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong apologized Monday for his "choice of words" in a heated exchange with a fan during the team's loss to the White Sox on Sunday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48809971/cubs-...
5/19/26 1:39 PM - Angels no-hit by A's Ginn into 9th, win on walk-of.... Athletics starter J.T. Ginn took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Monday night before Adam Frazier lined a leadoff single for the Angels and Zach Neto followed with a two-run walk-off home run.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48812432/athle...
5/19/26 1:39 PM - Braves catalyst Baldwin to IL with oblique injury. Braves catcher Drake Baldwin, the reigning NL Rookie of the Year, was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique muscle.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48817995/brave...
5/19/26 1:39 PM - Mets stay hot with historical 10-run 12th inning. Carson Benge hit an RBI single and a two-run double during a historic 10-run 12th inning in New York's wild 16-7 victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday, as the Mets became the first NL team to score at least 10 runs in an extra inning since 1919.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48812697/surgi...
5/19/26 12:31 PM - Nats call up Dylan Crews for season debut after Young HBP. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/jacob-young-hit-by-pitch-...
5/19/26 12:20 PM - Borrowed pants, busted slump: Jazz Chisholm Jr. us.... Chisholm resorted to wearing the pants of Giancarlo Stanton, who is 7 inches and 61 pounds larger than him, to get out of his slump -- and it worked.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48817359/jazz-...
5/19/26 11:42 AM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for May 19: Oneil Cruz in expert's best bets for Tuesday HR player props. SportsLine's Jacob Fetner reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Tuesday, May 19
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
5/19/26 11:39 AM - Mets promoting prospect Nick Morabito to replace Austin Slater on the roster. The Mets are promoting outfield prospect Nick Morabito to replace Austin Slater on the roster.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-austin-slater-dfa...
5/19/26 11:17 AM - Braves vs. Marlins Tuesday MLB matinee picks: Back Atlanta off bad loss in Ronald Acuna's expected return. The lone matinee in MLB on Tuesday is Braves at Marlins
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/braves-vs-m...
5/19/26 11:12 AM - Tigers are struggling without Tarik Skubal, but trading their recovering ace still seems unlikely... for no. The Tigers are 5-12 since Skubal got hurt, but Detroit is very much in the playoff hunt in the watered-down American League
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/tarik-skubal-in...
5/19/26 10:41 AM - Jazz Age style: Chisholm borrows Stanton's baggy pants, Caballero's bat to spark turnaround. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is making a style statement with baggy pants, and it's paying off for the New York Yankees. Chisholm has been wearing Giancarlo Stanton's trousers and using José Caballero's bat to break out of an early season slump. His tiebreaking, two-run homer led the Yankees to a 7-6 win over Toronto. Chisholm's batting average had sunk to .200, but he's been on a hot streak since switching gear. Teammates and Yankees fans love the look, and manager Aaron Boone doesn't mind the sartorial strangeness. Chisholm's new pants even have his name on them now.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/jazz-age-styl...
5/19/26 9:15 AM - Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Are Catchers Good Now?.
On this episode of the Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast, we dig into the latest wave of prospect promotions as the kids continue taking over the fantasy landscape. The Mariners finally give the call to Colt Emerson, the Mets unleash speedster AJ Ewing, and we discuss whether Henry (Usain) Bolte is forcing his way into must-add territory. Please, blog, may I have some more?
Source: https://razzball.com/razzball-fantasy-baseball-pod...
5/19/26 8:45 AM - Glasnow has setback; Snell set for Skubal surgery. Tyler Glasnow was shut down from his throwing program after experiencing a flare-up, Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes said Monday. Meanwhile, Blake Snell will undergo the same NanoScope procedure used on Tarik Skubal, in hopes of yielding a shorter recovery.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48811555/dodge...
5/19/26 8:45 AM - Struggling Yanks consider bringing Cole back early.... The Yankees are deciding whether to skip Gerrit Cole's final rehab start and instead have him make his season debut at Yankees Stadium.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48810024/strug...
5/19/26 8:45 AM - PCA regrets 'choice of words' in exchange with fan.... Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong apologized Monday for his "choice of words" in a heated exchange with a fan during the team's loss to the White Sox on Sunday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48809971/cubs-...
5/19/26 8:45 AM - Mets stay hot with historical 10-run 12th inning. Carson Benge hit an RBI single and a two-run double during a historic 10-run 12th inning in New York's wild 16-7 victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday, as the Mets became the first NL team to score at least 10 runs in an extra inning since 1919.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48812697/surgi...
5/19/26 8:45 AM - Angels no-hit by A's Ginn into 9th, win on walk-of.... Athletics starter J.T. Ginn took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Monday night before Adam Frazier lined a leadoff single for the Angels and Zach Neto followed with a two-run walk-off home run.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48812432/athle...
5/19/26 8:45 AM - Gore leaves Rangers start with tightness in back. Texas Rangers starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore left Monday night's game at Colorado after one inning because of muscle tightness in his back.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48811786/range...
5/19/26 8:31 AM - Last Night in Baseball: Unreal Ending To Athletics-Angels. The Angels walked off a once-no-hit bid, the Mets scored 11 runs in extras, Michael King shut out the Dodgers, the Marlins pummeled the Braves and more from Monday's MLB action.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/athletics-an...
5/19/26 6:05 AM - Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn loses no-hitter in 9th inning, then loses 2-1 to the Angels. Athletics starter J.T. Ginn took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before Adam Frazier lined a leadoff single for the Los Angeles Angels. Zach Neto followed with a two-run homer that gave the Angels a 2-1 victory, handing Ginn and the A’s a heartbreaking loss. Frazier lined an 0-2 pitch over shortstop for a clean single, giving Los Angeles just its third baserunner. Neto then drove a 2-0 sinker to center field for his eighth home run of the season. Ginn was trying for the first no-hitter in the majors since September 2024. He threw a career-high 105 pitches, 64 for strikes. He struck out a career-best 10, walked one and hit Neto with a pitch in the sixth.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/athletics-pit...
5/19/26 3:22 AM - Mets designating outfielder Austin Slater for assignment: report. The Mets are making a change on the margins of the roster, designating outfielder Austin Slater for assignment, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-austin-slater-dfa...
5/19/26 3:22 AM - Mets promoting prospect Nick Morabito to replace Austin Slater on the roster. The Mets are promoting outfield prospect Nick Morabito to replace Austin Slater on the roster.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-austin-slater-dfa...
5/19/26 2:25 AM - Why Phillies pulled Andrew Painter after 69 pitches in quality start vs. Reds. More on the Phillies' handling of rookie pitcher Andrew Painter.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/05/philadelphia-ph...
5/19/26 2:19 AM - A's pitcher J.T. Ginn loses no-hitter and then the game vs. Angels in span of four pitches. Major League Baseball still has not seen a no-hitter since the 2024 season, as Ginn lost his no-no in the ninth inning Monday
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/as-pitcher-jt-g...
5/19/26 2:17 AM - Dodgers' Blake Snell will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from elbow in bid to return sooner. Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell will undergo surgery Tuesday to remove loose bodies from his elbow, general manager Brandon Gomes said. The Dodgers are optimistic that the procedure will allow Snell to return to the mound earlier than other treatment options. The Dodgers have signed veteran reliever Jonathan Hernández and optioned reliever Chayce McDermott back to the minors after one appearance. Hernández opted out of his minor league contract with Philadelphia on Monday after making 13 appearances for Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season, going 1-0 with an 4.80 ERA and 22 strikeouts over 15 innings.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/dodgers-sign-...
5/19/26 2:07 AM - Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong apologizes for the words he used during a heated exchange with a fan. Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong says he regrets the words he used during a heated exchange with a fan. The incident occurred in the fifth inning of Sunday’s 9-8 loss to the crosstown White Sox at Rate Field. Crow-Armstrong was getting up from the warning track after making an unsuccessful attempt to haul in Miguel Vargas’ two-run double when he was heckled by a woman standing beyond the fence. The 24-year-old Crow-Armstrong responded with a vulgar message punctuated by an expletive. Cubs manager Craig Counsell says Crow-Armstrong made a mistake.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/cubs-cf-pete-...
5/19/26 2:05 AM - Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn loses no-hitter in 9th inning, then loses 2-1 to the Angels. Athletics starter J.T. Ginn took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before Adam Frazier lined a leadoff single for the Los Angeles Angels. Zach Neto followed with a two-run homer that gave the Angels a 2-1 victory, handing Ginn and the A’s a heartbreaking loss. Frazier lined an 0-2 pitch over shortstop for a clean single, giving Los Angeles just its third baserunner. Neto then drove a 2-0 sinker to center field for his eighth home run of the season. Ginn was trying for the first no-hitter in the majors since September 2024. He threw a career-high 105 pitches, 64 for strikes. He struck out a career-best 10, walked one and hit Neto with a pitch in the sixth.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/athletics-pit...
5/19/26 1:25 AM - Why Phillies pulled Andrew Painter after 69 pitches in quality start vs. Reds. More on the Phillies' handling of rookie pitcher Andrew Painter.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/05/philadelphia-ph...
5/19/26 1:10 AM - Mets stay hot with historical 10-run 12th inning. Carson Benge hit an RBI single and a two-run double during a historic 10-run 12th inning in New York's wild 16-7 victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday, as the Mets became the first NL team to score at least 10 runs in an extra inning since 1919.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48812697/surgi...