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Yordan Alvarez (DH - HOU)
5/24/26 2:06 PM - Astros DH Alvarez exits in sixth with back spasms. Houston designated hitter Yordan Alvarez left Saturday's 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the middle of an at-bat in the sixth inning because of a back spasm and will miss the series finale as the Astros try for a sweep Sunday at Wrigley Field.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48855124/houst...
5/24/26 2:06 PM - Astros DH Alvarez exits in sixth with back spasms. Houston designated hitter Yordan Alvarez left Saturday's 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the middle of an at-bat in the sixth inning because of a back spasm and will miss the series finale as the Astros try for a sweep Sunday at Wrigley Field.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48855124/houst...
Jonny DeLuca (OF - TB)
5/24/26 2:06 PM - Rays place DeLuca on IL with strained hamstring. The Rays placed Jonny DeLuca on the 10-day IL because of a right hamstring strain.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48862435/rays-...
5/24/26 2:06 PM - Rays place DeLuca on IL with strained hamstring. The Rays placed Jonny DeLuca on the 10-day IL because of a right hamstring strain.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48862435/rays-...
Brant Hurter (P - DET)
5/24/26 2:06 PM - Tigers put Hurter on IL with lumbar inflammation. The Tigers placed left-handed reliever Brant Hurter on the 15-day injured list with lumbar spine inflammation.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48862296/tiger...
5/24/26 2:06 PM - Tigers put Hurter on IL with lumbar inflammation. The Tigers placed left-handed reliever Brant Hurter on the 15-day injured list with lumbar spine inflammation.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48862296/tiger...
Henry Bolte (OF - Ath)
5/24/26 2:05 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Henry Bolte's RBI double | 05/24/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
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5/24/26 2:05 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Henry Bolte's RBI double | 05/24/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Carlos Cortes (OF - Ath)
5/24/26 2:04 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Carlos Cortes' leadoff home run (5) | 05/24/2026. Carlos Cortes gives the Athletics a 1-0 lead as he hits a leadoff home run to right-center field for his 5th homer of the season
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/24/26 2:04 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Carlos Cortes' leadoff home run (5) | 05/24/2026. Carlos Cortes gives the Athletics a 1-0 lead as he hits a leadoff home run to right-center field for his 5th homer of the season
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Nick Kurtz (1B - Ath)
5/24/26 2:04 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Nick Kurtz extends on-base streak to 47 games | 05/24/2026. Nick Kurtz passes Rickey Henderson with a 47-game on-base streak as he hits a single into right-center field against the Padres
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/24/26 2:04 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Nick Kurtz extends on-base streak to 47 games | 05/24/2026. Nick Kurtz passes Rickey Henderson with a 47-game on-base streak as he hits a single into right-center field against the Padres
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Jeff McNeil (2B/OF - Ath)
5/24/26 11:50 AM - [Holdout Sports] - Jeff McNeil accidentally kicks Padres fan in face chasing foul ball into stands (Video). Athletics 2B Jeff McNeil accidentally kicks San Diego Padres fan in face while chasing foul ball into stands (Video)
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/24/26 11:50 AM - [Holdout Sports] - Jeff McNeil accidentally kicks Padres fan in face chasing foul ball into stands (Video). Athletics 2B Jeff McNeil accidentally kicks San Diego Padres fan in face while chasing foul ball into stands (Video)
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Trey Yesavage (P - TOR)
5/24/26 10:01 AM - Two-Start Pitcher Rankings, 5/25 – 5/31.
Source: https://razzball.com/two-start-pitcher-rankings-5-...
5/24/26 10:01 AM - Two-Start Pitcher Rankings, 5/25 – 5/31.
Razzballers!
Welcome back to another week of Two-Start pitcher rankings!
Mr. Trey Yesavage is this week’s SP1 and man has he been good posting back-to-back quality starts and while going toe to toe with Cam Schlitter and the Yankees in his last start. Please, blog, may I have some more?
Source: https://razzball.com/two-start-pitcher-rankings-5-...
Yordan Alvarez (DH - HOU)
5/24/26 9:23 AM - Astros DH Alvarez exits in sixth with back spasms. Houston designated hitter Yordan Alvarez left Saturday's 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the middle of an at-bat in the sixth inning because of a back spasm and will miss the series finale as the Astros try for a sweep Sunday at Wrigley Field.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48855124/houst...
5/24/26 9:23 AM - Astros DH Alvarez exits in sixth with back spasms. Houston designated hitter Yordan Alvarez left Saturday's 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the middle of an at-bat in the sixth inning because of a back spasm and will miss the series finale as the Astros try for a sweep Sunday at Wrigley Field.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48855124/houst...
Gavin Williams (P - CLE)
5/24/26 9:23 AM - Manzardo's pinch-hit HR saves Williams' 11-K gem. Gavin Williams matched Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez with eight scoreless innings before Kyle Manzardo delivered a pinch-hit homer in the ninth inning to lift the Guardians to a 1-0 victory.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48848809/manza...
5/24/26 9:23 AM - Manzardo's pinch-hit HR saves Williams' 11-K gem. Gavin Williams matched Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez with eight scoreless innings before Kyle Manzardo delivered a pinch-hit homer in the ninth inning to lift the Guardians to a 1-0 victory.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48848809/manza...
George Springer (DH/OF - TOR)
5/24/26 9:23 AM - Springer, Jays hand Skenes second straight loss. George Springer hit his 65th career leadoff home run and the Blue Jays sent Paul Skenes to losses in consecutive starts for the first time this season Saturday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48855991/sprin...
5/24/26 9:23 AM - Springer, Jays hand Skenes second straight loss. George Springer hit his 65th career leadoff home run and the Blue Jays sent Paul Skenes to losses in consecutive starts for the first time this season Saturday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48855991/sprin...
Gerrit Cole (P - NYY)
5/24/26 9:23 AM - Yanks' Cole tosses 6 scoreless after 569-day layof.... Yankees ace Gerrit Cole pitched six shutout innings in his return from elbow ligament reconstruction that caused a 569-day absence.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48848240/yanke...
5/24/26 9:23 AM - Yanks' Cole tosses 6 scoreless after 569-day layof.... Yankees ace Gerrit Cole pitched six shutout innings in his return from elbow ligament reconstruction that caused a 569-day absence.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48848240/yanke...
Colt Emerson (SS - SEA)
5/24/26 12:01 AM - Prospect News: Stash List #4: A River Throws Through It. Graduated from Stash List #3: Lara At The Top Of His Craft: Colt Emerson (#3), Henry Bolte (#4) 1. Dodgers RHP River Ryan (27, AAA) Destined to pitch for baseball’s best team in the near future. Features a cutter that would’ve stopped the presses a couple decades ago. 27.3 percent strikeout-minus-walk rate and 1.00 WHIP suggest he’ll be effective from the jump.
Source: https://razzball.com/prospect-news-stash-list-4-a-...
5/24/26 12:01 AM - Prospect News: Stash List #4: A River Throws Through It. Graduated from Stash List #3: Lara At The Top Of His Craft: Colt Emerson (#3), Henry Bolte (#4) 1. Dodgers RHP River Ryan (27, AAA) Destined to pitch for baseball’s best team in the near future. Features a cutter that would’ve stopped the presses a couple decades ago. 27.3 percent strikeout-minus-walk rate and 1.00 WHIP suggest he’ll be effective from the jump.
Source: https://razzball.com/prospect-news-stash-list-4-a-...
J.T. Ginn (P - Ath)
5/23/26 11:50 PM - [MLB: Athletics] - Ginn 'out of character' as A's regret missed chances in San Diego. SAN DIEGO -- After taking a no-hitter into the ninth inning at Angel Stadium his last time out, all eyes were on Athletics starter J.T. Ginn on Saturday night to see what he might have in store for an encore. Ginn held the Padres hitless, but it was nowhere near
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/23/26 11:50 PM - [MLB: Athletics] - Ginn 'out of character' as A's regret missed chances in San Diego. SAN DIEGO -- After taking a no-hitter into the ninth inning at Angel Stadium his last time out, all eyes were on Athletics starter J.T. Ginn on Saturday night to see what he might have in store for an encore. Ginn held the Padres hitless, but it was nowhere near
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Jeff McNeil (2B/OF - Ath)
5/23/26 8:38 PM - [Larry Brown Sports] - Jeff McNeil accidentally bloodied an elderly fan with a cleat shot to the face. Athletics infielder Jeff McNeil left one fan with a few battle scars on his face after clipping him with his cleats during Saturday’s game against the San Diego Padres. The Padres had the bases loaded with one out against the A’s in the bottom of the 2nd inning at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif. … The post appeared first on .
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/23/26 8:38 PM - [Larry Brown Sports] - Jeff McNeil accidentally bloodied an elderly fan with a cleat shot to the face. Athletics infielder Jeff McNeil left one fan with a few battle scars on his face after clipping him with his cleats during Saturday’s game against the San Diego Padres. The Padres had the bases loaded with one out against the A’s in the bottom of the 2nd inning at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif. … The post appeared first on .
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Nick Kurtz (1B - Ath)
5/23/26 7:42 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Nick Kurtz extends on-base streak to 46 games | 05/23/2026. Nick Kurtz singles in the top of the 1st to extend his on-base streak to 46 games, tying Ricky Henderson
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/23/26 7:42 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Nick Kurtz extends on-base streak to 46 games | 05/23/2026. Nick Kurtz singles in the top of the 1st to extend his on-base streak to 46 games, tying Ricky Henderson
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
George Springer (DH/OF - TOR)
5/23/26 6:52 PM - Springer, Jays hand Skenes second straight loss. George Springer hit his 65th career leadoff home run and the Blue Jays sent Paul Skenes to losses in consecutive starts for the first time this season Saturday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48855991/sprin...
5/23/26 6:52 PM - Springer, Jays hand Skenes second straight loss. George Springer hit his 65th career leadoff home run and the Blue Jays sent Paul Skenes to losses in consecutive starts for the first time this season Saturday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48855991/sprin...
J.P. Crawford (SS - SEA)
5/23/26 6:09 PM - Mariners’ J.P. Crawford presents game-worn Steelheads jersey to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. A few hours before Saturday's game in Kansas City, Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford presented a game-worn Steelheads jersey with his autograph on the No. 3 to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...
5/23/26 6:09 PM - Mariners’ J.P. Crawford presents game-worn Steelheads jersey to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. A few hours before Saturday's game in Kansas City, Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford presented a game-worn Steelheads jersey with his autograph on the No. 3 to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...
Christian Walker (1B - HOU)
5/23/26 5:43 PM - Walker Homers Twice, Astros Beat Cubs 3-0 For Chicago's 7th-Straight Loss. Christian Walker homered twice with three RBIs as the Houston Astros beat Chicago 3-0 to extend the Cubs’ losing streak to seven, their longest skid in four years.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/walker-homer...
5/23/26 5:43 PM - Walker Homers Twice, Astros Beat Cubs 3-0 For Chicago's 7th-Straight Loss. Christian Walker homered twice with three RBIs as the Houston Astros beat Chicago 3-0 to extend the Cubs’ losing streak to seven, their longest skid in four years.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/walker-homer...
Chris Taylor (OF - LAA)
5/23/26 5:27 PM - Guess who's back? One day after retiring, Chris Taylor reinstated . No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/chris-taylor-retirement-d...
5/23/26 5:27 PM - Guess who's back? One day after retiring, Chris Taylor reinstated . No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/chris-taylor-retirement-d...
Yordan Alvarez (DH - HOU)
5/23/26 4:45 PM - Astros DH Alvarez exits in sixth with back spasms. Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, a three-time All-Star who is batting .300 with 15 homers and 31 RBIs, left Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in the middle of an at-bat in the sixth inning because of back spasms.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48855124/houst...
5/23/26 4:45 PM - Astros DH Alvarez exits in sixth with back spasms. Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, a three-time All-Star who is batting .300 with 15 homers and 31 RBIs, left Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in the middle of an at-bat in the sixth inning because of back spasms.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48855124/houst...
Stephen Kolek (P - KC)
5/23/26 3:30 PM - Kansas City’s Stephen Kolek dominates Mariners with complete-game shutout. Royals starter Stephen Kolek became the fourth MLB pitcher to toss a complete-game shutout this season, blanking the Mariners 5-0 Saturday.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/kansa...
5/23/26 3:30 PM - Kansas City’s Stephen Kolek dominates Mariners with complete-game shutout. Royals starter Stephen Kolek became the fourth MLB pitcher to toss a complete-game shutout this season, blanking the Mariners 5-0 Saturday.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/kansa...
Trevor Story (SS - BOS)
5/23/26 1:47 PM - BoSox's Story undergoes sports hernia surgery. Struggling Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story could be out several weeks after sports hernia surgery.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48845859/red-s...
5/23/26 1:47 PM - BoSox's Story undergoes sports hernia surgery. Struggling Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story could be out several weeks after sports hernia surgery.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48845859/red-s...
Gerrit Cole (P - NYY)
5/23/26 1:47 PM - Yanks' Cole tosses 6 scoreless after 569-day layof.... Yankees ace Gerrit Cole pitched six shutout innings in his return from elbow ligament reconstruction that caused a 569-day absence.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48848240/yanke...
5/23/26 1:47 PM - Yanks' Cole tosses 6 scoreless after 569-day layof.... Yankees ace Gerrit Cole pitched six shutout innings in his return from elbow ligament reconstruction that caused a 569-day absence.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48848240/yanke...
Gavin Williams (P - CLE)
5/23/26 1:47 PM - Manzardo's pinch-hit HR saves Williams' 11-K gem. Gavin Williams matched Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez with eight scoreless innings before Kyle Manzardo delivered a pinch-hit homer in the ninth inning to lift the Guardians to a 1-0 victory.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48848809/manza...
5/23/26 1:47 PM - Manzardo's pinch-hit HR saves Williams' 11-K gem. Gavin Williams matched Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez with eight scoreless innings before Kyle Manzardo delivered a pinch-hit homer in the ninth inning to lift the Guardians to a 1-0 victory.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48848809/manza...
Jackson Holliday (2B - BAL)
5/23/26 1:47 PM - Holliday sneaks 337-foot homer under foul pole. Jackson Holliday hit a two-run shot in the fourth inning that went 337 feet and sneaked just over the wall and under the foul pole in left field in Friday's 7-4 win over the Tigers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48849537/oriol...
5/23/26 1:47 PM - Holliday sneaks 337-foot homer under foul pole. Jackson Holliday hit a two-run shot in the fourth inning that went 337 feet and sneaked just over the wall and under the foul pole in left field in Friday's 7-4 win over the Tigers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48849537/oriol...
Gerrit Cole (P - NYY)
5/23/26 4:04 AM - Gerrit Cole pitches 6 shutout innings after 569-day absence as Yankees lose to Rays 4-2. Yankees ace Gerrit Cole pitched six shutout innings in his return from elbow ligament reconstruction that caused a 569-day absence. Cole left with a 1-0 lead against the Tampa Bay Rays, which New York wasted in a 4-2 loss Friday night. A 35-year-old right-hander who had surgery in March 2025, Cole allowed two hits and three walks while striking out two. Cole was unusually sharp for a pitcher coming off a long layoff. He needed just 11 pitches in the third and fourth innings and retired 10 in a row during one stretch.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/gerrit-cole-p...
5/23/26 4:04 AM - Gerrit Cole pitches 6 shutout innings after 569-day absence as Yankees lose to Rays 4-2. Yankees ace Gerrit Cole pitched six shutout innings in his return from elbow ligament reconstruction that caused a 569-day absence. Cole left with a 1-0 lead against the Tampa Bay Rays, which New York wasted in a 4-2 loss Friday night. A 35-year-old right-hander who had surgery in March 2025, Cole allowed two hits and three walks while striking out two. Cole was unusually sharp for a pitcher coming off a long layoff. He needed just 11 pitches in the third and fourth innings and retired 10 in a row during one stretch.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/gerrit-cole-p...
Payton Tolle (P - BOS)
5/23/26 2:59 AM - Twins unload on Justin Slaten as Red Sox lose 8-6 at Fenway Park.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
5/23/26 2:59 AM - Twins unload on Justin Slaten as Red Sox lose 8-6 at Fenway Park.
Chad Tracy pulled Payton Tolle at 85 pitches to set up the Slaten, Garrett Whitlock, Aroldis Chapman combination, but it backfired on him Friday night.
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Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Gerrit Cole (P - NYY)
5/23/26 2:04 AM - Gerrit Cole pitches 6 shutout innings after 569-day absence as Yankees lose to Rays 4-2. Yankees ace Gerrit Cole pitched six shutout innings in his return from elbow ligament reconstruction that caused a 569-day absence. Cole left with a 1-0 lead against the Tampa Bay Rays, which New York wasted in a 4-2 loss Friday night. A 35-year-old right-hander who had surgery in March 2025, Cole allowed two hits and three walks while striking out two. Cole was unusually sharp for a pitcher coming off a long layoff. He needed just 11 pitches in the third and fourth innings and retired 10 in a row during one stretch.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/gerrit-cole-p...
5/23/26 2:04 AM - Gerrit Cole pitches 6 shutout innings after 569-day absence as Yankees lose to Rays 4-2. Yankees ace Gerrit Cole pitched six shutout innings in his return from elbow ligament reconstruction that caused a 569-day absence. Cole left with a 1-0 lead against the Tampa Bay Rays, which New York wasted in a 4-2 loss Friday night. A 35-year-old right-hander who had surgery in March 2025, Cole allowed two hits and three walks while striking out two. Cole was unusually sharp for a pitcher coming off a long layoff. He needed just 11 pitches in the third and fourth innings and retired 10 in a row during one stretch.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/gerrit-cole-p...
Jackson Holliday (2B - BAL)
5/23/26 12:46 AM - Holliday sneaks 337-foot homer under foul pole. Jackson Holliday hit a two-run shot in the fourth inning that went 337 feet and sneaked just over the wall and under the foul pole in left field in Friday's 7-4 win over the Tigers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48849537/oriol...
5/23/26 12:46 AM - Holliday sneaks 337-foot homer under foul pole. Jackson Holliday hit a two-run shot in the fourth inning that went 337 feet and sneaked just over the wall and under the foul pole in left field in Friday's 7-4 win over the Tigers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48849537/oriol...