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MacKenzie Gore has been cleared to return to action and will start Sunday's series finale against the Angels in Anaheim. The left-hander, who had been dealing with a lat issue, is set to take the mound for the Rangers, according to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News.
Kevin Kelly was on the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays during the ninth inning of Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. He surrendered a decisive two-run, walk-off home run to Aaron Judge, resulting in a 2-0 loss for the Rays. The defeat narrowed the Rays' lead atop the AL East standings over the Yankees to 4.5 games.
Framber Valdez struggled to contain the Orioles' offense, ultimately falling in a 5-3 loss during the first game of Sunday's doubleheader.
Kenley Jansen's outing in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Orioles resulted in a blown save and a loss. Jansen (1-3) surrendered three runs on one hit and two walks during his single inning of work. The Tigers' reliever struggled with command, ultimately taking the defeat after allowing a three-run home run to Colton Cowser in the ninth inning, which secured a 5-3 walk-off victory for Baltimore.
Jo Adell is featured in Sunday Night Baseball prop picks for the matchup between the Rangers and the Angels.
Mike Trout is featured in Sunday Night Baseball prop picks for the matchup between the Rangers and the Angels.
Brent Rooker is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the San Diego Padres. No further details regarding the nature of his absence were provided in the initial report. Rooker's status should be monitored for potential injury or routine rest designations as the Athletics prepare for their upcoming schedule.
TJ Rumfield is listed as the first baseman for the Diamondbacks in Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Ryan Waldschmidt is listed as the center fielder for the Rockies in Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Sterlin Thompson is listed as the designated hitter for the Rockies in Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Troy Johnston is listed as the left fielder for the Diamondbacks in Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Edouard Julien is listed in the starting lineup for the Rockies in Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Ildemaro Vargas is listed as the second baseman for the Rockies in Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Tyler Freeman is listed as the right fielder for the Diamondbacks in Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Nolan Arenado is listed as the third baseman for the Rockies in Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Ezequiel Tovar is listed as the shortstop for the Rockies in Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Geraldo Perdomo is listed as the shortstop for the Diamondbacks in Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Jake McCarthy is listed as the center fielder for the Diamondbacks in Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Martín Pérez is set to take the mound for the Atlanta Braves this Sunday in a high-stakes rubber match against the Washington Nationals. This marks the third consecutive Sunday that Pérez has started with a series victory on the line for the Braves. The veteran left-hander will be tasked with delivering a strong performance to secure the series win, continuing his role as a reliable arm in high-pressure situations for the Atlanta rotation.
The Washington Nationals placed right-hander Jake Irvin on the 15-day injured list on Sunday due to a right shoulder strain. While the team has not provided a specific timeline for his return, Irvin characterized the diagnosis as "positive" news. The injury move was finalized on May 24, 2026, following reports of the strain. He will remain sidelined until he can demonstrate sufficient recovery to return to the mound.
