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Grayson Rodriguez is expected to be activated from the injured list to make his next start for the Angels. He is slated to return to the mound during the series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday afternoon at Angel Stadium.
Connor Prielipp provided a career-best performance for the Twins in their recent matchup against the Brewers. He struck out eight batters and held Milwaukee to just three hits across six innings of work. Despite his dominant effort, the Twins were only able to provide one run of support, resulting in a narrow loss.
Brayan Bello is slated to take the mound for the Boston Red Sox in Sunday's series finale against Atlanta. This update was confirmed by Tim Healey of The Boston Globe.
The Tampa Bay Rays placed outfielder Jake Fraley on the 10-day injured list on Saturday due to a hernia, as reported by Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.
Alex Call was inserted into the starting lineup in right field for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. He took the spot of Kyle Tucker, who was given a scheduled day of rest.
Kyle Tucker was held out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The team provided him with a scheduled breather as part of a rotation of rest days. Alex Call started in right field in his place for the contest.
Luis Severino is set to take the mound for the Athletics in their matchup against Trevor McDonald and the San Francisco Giants on May 16.
Trevor McDonald is slated to face off against Luis Severino in the Giants' game against the Athletics on May 16.
Cade Smith secured his 14th save of the 2026 season during Saturday's 7-4 victory over the Reds. Smith pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one walk and zero hits while striking out two batters to close out the game.
Cristopher Sánchez delivered a dominant performance, striking out a career-high 13 batters in a complete-game shutout to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. This performance extended his scoreless streak and helped the Phillies return to a .500 record.
Gerrit Cole continues his rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, showing progress in his recovery from an elbow injury. In his latest outing, he allowed one run on six hits and one walk while striking out six over 5.1 innings. Cole reached 99.6 mph with his four-seam fastball and threw 86 pitches. This performance is considered his likely penultimate rehab start as he prepares to rejoin the Yankees' starting rotation.
José Berríos is undergoing elbow surgery, a development that represents a significant blow to the Blue Jays' pitching staff. His delayed start to the 2026 season could potentially transition into a full missed season, creating a major void in the team's rotation.
Heliot Ramos is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Oakland Athletics and will be sidelined for at least two weeks. Giants manager Tony Vitello confirmed the injury is a right quad strain, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area. The team is currently managing his availability as he begins his recovery process. This update replaces previous reports of day-to-day status, establishing a more definitive timeline for his return to the field.
Taj Bradley, who has been sidelined with a pectoral injury, is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday. This marks a significant step forward in his recovery process as he works toward returning to the Minnesota Twins' active roster. The update was provided by Audra Martin of FanDuel Sports Network North. Further analysis on his progress and potential return timeline will be monitored as he advances through his rehab outings.
The Yankees have officially placed left-hander Max Fried on the 15-day injured list. To address the vacancy in the rotation, the team recalled right-hander Elmer Rodríguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to serve as an emergency starter. Fried remains a focal point of league discussions as the Yankees manage his status and attempt to navigate the rotation in his absence.
Coby Mayo saw a potential home run call overturned and ruled just foul during the Baltimore Orioles' 13-3 loss to the Washington Nationals. The play was part of a difficult 7th inning for the team.
Keegan Akin allowed six runs during a chaotic 7th inning that doomed the Baltimore Orioles to a 13-3 loss against the Washington Nationals. The loss marked the second consecutive defeat for the Orioles.
Ben Rice is currently forming a historic 1-2 punch with Aaron Judge, helping the Yankees maintain offensive production in the wake of the team's roster changes. While the lineup no longer features the iconic pairing of Judge and Juan Soto from two years ago, the combination of Rice and Judge has become a focal point for the Yankees' success this season.
A rare baseball card featuring New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has sold for nearly $1 million at auction, underscoring his massive profile in the sports memorabilia market. On the field, Judge is currently forming a historic offensive duo with Ben Rice, helping the Yankees fill the void left by the departure of Juan Soto two years ago.
Tomoyuki Sugano earned his 150th career victory in the Colorado Rockies' 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks. Sugano, who was previously scheduled for a start against Eduardo Rodriguez, helped the Rockies bounce back in a game defined by small ball at Coors Field.
