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Aaron Judge hit a home run to help lead the New York Yankees to an 11-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday afternoon. The victory allowed the Yankees to clinch the series in the Bronx. Judge's offensive contribution was part of a balanced team effort that included a late-game rally sparked by Jasson Domínguez, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Orioles.
Cal Raleigh is sidelined for a second consecutive day due to right side soreness, forcing him out of Sunday's lineup against the Royals. Mariners manager Dan Wilson confirmed the team is monitoring his recovery and has not yet determined if a stint on the injured list will be necessary. He remains officially listed as day-to-day.
Gleyber Torres is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. The absence is attributed to a side injury. No further details regarding the severity of the issue or a potential recovery timeline were provided.
Dustin May started for the St. Louis Cardinals in their Sunday game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. May provided a serviceable outing but was ultimately touched up for three runs by his former team before his day was finished, contributing to a 4-1 loss for the Cardinals.
Trey Yesavage started for the Toronto Blue Jays in Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Following a strong debut where he threw 5.1 shutout innings, Yesavage struggled slightly in this outing, allowing one run on five hits and three walks over four innings of work.
Twins right-hander Joe Ryan was removed from Sunday's start against the Blue Jays after facing just two batters in the first inning. The team confirmed that Ryan is dealing with right elbow soreness, which necessitated his early departure. No further details regarding the severity of the injury have been provided.
Jose Suarez was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners from the Atlanta Braves. The move is part of a bullpen shuffle for the Braves.
The Atlanta Braves outrighted reliever Joel Payamps to Triple-A Gwinnett as part of a series of bullpen roster shuffles.
Mookie Betts is continuing his recovery from an oblique injury by focusing on increasing his swing speed. According to MLB.com, he is getting closer to beginning a minor-league rehab assignment as he works toward a return to the Dodgers' lineup.
The Los Angeles Angels placed left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list on Sunday due to left shoulder inflammation. The transaction is retroactive to April 30. Kikuchi will be sidelined while he recovers from the injury, and the team has provided no immediate timeline for his return to the starting rotation.
Mets prospect A.J. Ewing continued his recent success by extending his hitting streak during Sunday's Triple-A game.
Nick Morabito had a productive day for the Mets' Triple-A affiliate on Sunday, reaching base three times during the contest.
Blake Snell is nearing a return to the Dodgers' active roster following a successful rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday. The left-hander threw 55 pitches over four innings, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk while striking out four batters. The Dodgers are currently evaluating their starting rotation to determine the necessary roster moves to accommodate his return.
Mets reliever A.J. Minter cleared another hurdle in his recovery from lat surgery, throwing a scoreless inning for Triple-A on Sunday. This appearance marked his second time pitching in three days.
Luke Keaschall contributed to the Twins' 4-3 victory over the Blue Jays on Sunday with a pair of hits, including an RBI double during a three-run fifth inning.
Gerrit Cole continues his recovery from an elbow injury and is set to make his next minor-league rehab appearance on Tuesday. He will be pitching for High-A Hudson Valley as he progresses through his throwing program, per MLB.com.
Despite a nearly unhittable performance from their resident ace Chase Burns on Sunday, the Cincinnati Reds were swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Andrew Morris was part of a strong bullpen effort that helped the Minnesota Twins secure a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
Germán Márquez was placed on the injured list by the San Diego Padres, a move that coincided with the activation of Griffin Canning.
The Padres activated Griffin Canning from the 15-day injured list to make his season debut in Sunday's game against the White Sox. Canning had been sidelined since June 2025 while recovering from an Achilles injury.
