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CBS SportsMLB Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks Released for Friday, May 29
SportsLine analyst Mike McClure released daily fantasy baseball lineup recommendations for the 15-game MLB schedule on Friday, May 29. The advice covers DraftKings and FanDuel pricing for multiple players.
ESPNMLB Owners Propose Salary Cap and Floor Starting in 2027
Major League Baseball owners presented a hard salary cap and floor to the players union on Thursday. The proposal sets a 2027 payroll range of $171.2 million to $245.3 million and includes a 50-50 revenue split.
yardbarker.comMLB Power Rankings Show Shifts After Week 9 of 2026 Season
Rankings released two months into the season note consistency at the top and new movement within the top 10. One American League team reached its highest position of the year.
CBS SportsMLB Home Run Prop Picks Issued for May 29 Games
A betting analysis service released home run prop recommendations for three MLB games scheduled for Friday, May 29. The picks focus on matchups at Great American Ball Park, Dodger Stadium and other venues.
yardbarker.comRed Sox place reliever Garrett Whitlock on 15-day injured list
The Boston Red Sox placed Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day injured list Thursday with left knee inflammation. The move is retroactive to May 25.
yardbarker.comCardinals Open Three-Game Series Against Cubs on Friday
The St. Louis Cardinals begin a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs on Friday after losing their previous three series. Manager Oliver Marmol said the team will give its best effort regardless of recent results.
yardbarker.comYankees Consider Moving Prospect Carlos Lagrange to Bullpen
The New York Yankees are discussing whether to promote pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange from Triple-A to the major-league bullpen. The move would test the 6-foot-7 right-hander in relief roles during the 2026 season.
ForbesMLB Home Run Betting Picks Highlight Two Left-Handed Hitters for May 29
Forbes published recommended home run bets for the May 29, 2026 MLB slate. The selections focus on two left-handed hitters playing in favorable ballparks and matchups.
sportsnet.caMLB teams show shifts in weekly rankings after nine weeks
Rankings for the current season reflect changes among several clubs. One team entered the top 10 while another reached its highest position so far.
sportsnet.caDodgers Place Two Players on Injured List
The Dodgers placed Enrique Hernandez on the injured list Wednesday with an oblique injury. Teoscar Hernandez will be placed on the injured list Friday with a left hamstring strain.
yardbarker.comDodgers Pitcher Allows No Hits in Six Innings Against Rockies
The Los Angeles Dodgers starter pitched six scoreless innings and struck out seven in a 4-1 win. His ERA stands at 0.82 through 55 innings entering Thursday.
Fox NewsAstros face Rangers in Texas matchup with Arrighetti and Eovaldi starting
The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers meet on a getaway day. Spencer Arrighetti and Nathan Eovaldi are the scheduled starters.
nypost.comMLB Players Association Submits First CBA Proposal to League
The union opened collective bargaining talks with MLB by proposing a competitive integrity tax and higher luxury-tax thresholds. The league responded by citing payroll disparity and warning that the plan would widen gaps between high- and low-spending clubs.
ForbesDodgers' Mookie Betts Hits Two Home Runs, Asks Fans for Patience
Mookie Betts recorded two home runs and five RBI in a win over the Colorado Rockies. The shortstop addressed negative fan reactions to his season-long slump before the game.
ESPNCardinals Manager Marmol Says Warning to Brewers Was Misread
St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol stated he warned Milwaukee about relaying signs from the dugout during Tuesday's game. Milwaukee reliever Abner Uribe responded with a gesture after recording a strikeout in the eighth inning.
eonline.comPatrick Mahomes Shares Video of Travis Kelce's 2023 First Pitch
Travis Kelce announced he is joining the Cleveland Guardians ownership group. Patrick Mahomes responded by posting a clip of Kelce's 2023 ceremonial first pitch.
Dodgers infielder hits two home runs in win after lineup change
A player moved to the cleanup spot for the first time since 2017 hit two home runs. The move came during a period of reported fan frustration with recent performance.
sportsnet.caAthletics First Baseman Nick Kurtz Ends 48-Game On-Base Streak
Nick Kurtz went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in a 4-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. The performance ended his 48-game on-base streak, which had matched a team record set by Mark McGwire in 1996.
winnipegfreepress.comPirates Defeat Cubs 12-1, Extend Chicago Losing Streak to 10 Games
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Chicago Cubs 12-1 on Tuesday night. The result extended the Cubs' losing streak to 10 games.
sportsnet.caBrewers Manager Calls Reliever's Mound Celebration Unacceptable
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said reliever Abner Uribe's post-strikeout gestures during a 6-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals were unacceptable. Uribe apologized but pointed to actions by the Cardinals manager.
ESPNMilwaukee Brewers place pitcher Logan Henderson on injured list
The Milwaukee Brewers placed right-handed pitcher Logan Henderson on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a lower back strain. The move is retroactive to Saturday, and the team recalled pitcher Coleman Crow from Triple-A Nashville.
ESPNWhite Sox place pitcher Noah Schultz on injured list, recall David Sandlin
The Chicago White Sox placed left-handed pitcher Noah Schultz on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right knee patellar tendinitis and recalled right-hander David Sandlin from Triple-A Charlotte.
nypost.comAstros Pitchers Combine for No-Hitter Against Rangers
Three Houston Astros pitchers threw a combined no-hitter in a 9-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday night. The performance marked the team's 17th regular-season no-hitter and the first in the major leagues since September.
New York PostMets Activate Reliever and Call Up Infielder in Roster Moves
The Mets activated a left-handed reliever from the injured list and selected an infielder's contract from Triple-A. Two players were placed on the injured list or optioned to the minors.
yardbarker.comMLB Quiz Ranks Pitchers by Strikeouts in First 25 Career Starts
A Yardbarker quiz lists 55 pitchers who recorded the most strikeouts during their first 25 major-league starts. Jacob Misiorowski of the Milwaukee Brewers ranks ninth with 184 strikeouts after his 25th start on Memorial Day.
ESPNAthletics Plan Rotation Change After Pitcher Injury Evaluation
The Athletics expect to place a pitcher on the 15-day injured list following a right shoulder evaluation. A 23-year-old left-handed pitcher from Triple-A Las Vegas is expected to be called up to fill the rotation spot.
CBS SportsMLB Power Rankings Place Braves First, Dodgers Second, Brewers Third
The Braves hold the top spot at 36-18 after dropping two of three to the Nationals. The Dodgers sit at 34-20 following a 10-2 stretch, while the Brewers moved to third at 31-20.
api.foxsports.comMLB standings show low-payroll teams leading after two months
MLB standings released around Memorial Day indicate several low-payroll clubs hold division leads. Experts note nearly identical total payrolls between the ten best and ten worst teams by record.
sportsnet.caMLB releases early 2026 MVP and Cy Young rankings after Memorial Day
Shohei Ohtani leads National League Cy Young consideration while posting strong pitching numbers for the Dodgers. Bobby Witt Jr. tops American League MVP rankings through late May.
ESPNAthletics Calling Up Left-Handed Pitching Prospect Gage Jump
The Athletics are promoting 23-year-old left-hander Gage Jump from Triple-A Las Vegas. Jump has recorded 56 strikeouts in 38 innings this season.
Los Angeles TimesDodgers Defeat Rockies 5-3 After Hernandez Returns From Injury
Kiké Hernández made his season debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday and drove in a run during a 5-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. The win came after the Dodgers rallied in the seventh inning.
CBS SportsAstros Pitchers Combine for First MLB No-Hitter Since 2024
Tatsuya Imai, Steven Okert and Alimber Santa combined on a nine-inning no-hitter as the Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers 9-0 on Monday night at Globe Life Field. Santa, making his major-league debut, retired all six batters he faced over the final two innings.
nypost.comYankees Place Anthony Volpe at Shortstop and José Caballero at Third Base
The Yankees started Anthony Volpe at shortstop and José Caballero at third base for the first time this season on Monday afternoon. Manager Aaron Boone said the change added a right-handed bat against Royals right-hander Michael Wacha.
nypost.comChris Taylor Announces Retirement From Baseball
Former Dodgers infielder Chris Taylor, 35, announced his retirement from professional baseball on Sunday. He had appeared in 30 major-league games for the Angels last season and 32 Triple-A games this year before suffering a fractured forearm.
winnipegfreepress.comNationals Place Right-Hander on 15-Day Injured List with Shoulder Strain
Washington Nationals right-hander Jake Irvin was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a right shoulder strain. The move came one day after Irvin threw five hitless innings in a 2-0 win over the Atlanta Braves.
ForbesYankees Manager Discusses Rest Day for Aaron Judge
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he may give Aaron Judge an off day during next week's series in Kansas City. Judge is hitless in his last game and has gone 11 games without an RBI, a career low.
nypost.comAthletics infielder Jeff McNeil cleats fan while chasing foul ball
Jeff McNeil attempted an over-the-wall catch during a May 24 game in San Diego. The play resulted in minor cuts to an elderly spectator.
ForbesFormer Braves Pitcher Nick Anderson Retires After 15 Games
Nick Anderson, a 35-year-old right-handed reliever, retired on Saturday after posting a 2.16 ERA in 15 appearances this season. Anderson had previously earned first-team All-MLB honors in 2020.
ForbesDodgers Catcher Will Smith Says He Is Healthy After Missing Friday Lineup Spot
Will Smith returned to the lineup on Saturday and recorded a hit, walk, run and RBI. He stated he feels fully recovered from a prior lower-back issue and attributed his recent offensive struggles to a mechanical adjustment.
nypost.comBlue Jays Host Pirates in Sunday Leadoff Game on Peacock
The Toronto Blue Jays and Pittsburgh Pirates meet at Rogers Centre on May 24 at 12:15 p.m. ET. The contest streams exclusively on Peacock.
nypost.comDodgers Pitcher Roki Sasaki Allows Three Runs in First Inning but Earns Win
Roki Sasaki gave up three runs in the opening inning before pitching four scoreless frames to secure the victory. The Dodgers defeated the Brewers 11-3 on Saturday in Milwaukee.
ForbesFormer Phillies Pitcher Joe Ross Released by Diamondbacks After Three Games
Joe Ross was released by the Arizona Diamondbacks after pitching 3 2/3 innings in three appearances. He signed a new minor-league contract with the Texas Rangers organization and will report to Triple-A Round Rock.
nypost.comYankees offense struggles as top hitter posts career-long RBI drought
The team has lost 10 of its last 15 games while its leading hitter recorded no RBIs over an 11-game stretch. The bottom of the lineup has posted one of the lowest OPS marks in the majors since May 8.
nypost.comFantasy baseball players gain value from multi-position eligibility
Players who qualify at multiple defensive positions offer managers added roster flexibility during injuries and scheduling decisions. Two such players, Ezequiel Duran and Casey Schmitt, have posted strong offensive numbers in May 2026.
ForbesPhillies First Baseman Bryce Harper Comments on Former Teammate Rhys Hoskins
Bryce Harper said he thinks about Rhys Hoskins often and feels bad about the Phillies decision not to re-sign him after a 2023 knee injury. Harper also stated that a reunion does not fit the team's current roster needs.
Los Angeles TimesShohei Ohtani Hits Leadoff Homer and Throws Five Shutout Innings in Dodgers Win
Shohei Ohtani homered on the first pitch and pitched five scoreless innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. The Dodgers completed a series sweep of their National League West rivals.
yardbarker.comCubs Outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong Fined After Fan Exchange
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was fined an undisclosed amount after a verbal exchange with a female fan during Sunday’s game against the White Sox at Rate Field. He apologized Monday for his language and said he would be more respectful going forward.
New York PostDodgers Defeat Padres 5-4 on Sacrifice Fly in Ninth Inning
The Los Angeles Dodgers scored a 5-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. Andy Pages hit a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to drive in the winning run.
Dodgers Defeat Padres 5-4 on Sacrifice Fly in Ninth Inning
Andy Pages hit a sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 5-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. The victory ended San Diego's four-game winning streak and moved Los Angeles into first place in the National League West.
nypost.comMets Prospect Assigned Jersey Number 8 for Debut
The New York Mets recalled outfield prospect Nick Morabito from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday and issued him uniform No. 8 for his major league debut. After fan reaction on social media, the team announced the number would change before Wednesday's game.
nypost.comDodgers Pitcher Blake Snell Undergoes Elbow Surgery Using New Device
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell had loose bone spurs removed from his elbow Tuesday using a new medical device. The procedure is expected to shorten his recovery compared with traditional methods.
nypost.comDodgers Acquire Left-Hander Eric Lauer From Blue Jays
The Dodgers traded for veteran left-hander Eric Lauer after losing two starters to injury. The team will add Lauer to its six-man rotation once he clears waivers.
ForbesBlue Jays Face Yankees in First Regular Season Series Since Playoff Win
The Toronto Blue Jays will play the New York Yankees in the Bronx for the first time since last year’s American League Division Series. The teams have both made roster changes since that playoff matchup. Blue Jays players said they are focused on the current season.
winnipegfreepress.comToronto Pitcher Max Scherzer Throws Bullpen Session at Yankee Stadium
Max Scherzer threw a 22-pitch bullpen session Monday at Yankee Stadium while recovering from right forearm tendinitis. Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Scherzer will throw another session Wednesday before facing batters.
ForbesBlue Jays Outfielder Yohendrick Pinango Batting .364 in First 44 At-Bats
The Toronto Blue Jays promoted 23-year-old outfielder Yohendrick Pinango after injuries to Nathan Lukes and Addison Barger. Pinango is batting .364 in his first 44 major-league at-bats.
ForbesDodgers Consider New Elbow Procedure for Injured Pitcher
The Los Angeles Dodgers are evaluating a less invasive elbow surgery for a starting pitcher after recent injuries removed multiple starters from the rotation. The team has lost two frontline pitchers to the injured list in a nine-day period.
nypost.comDodgers Acquire Left-Hander Eric Lauer From Blue Jays
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired veteran left-hander Eric Lauer from the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday for cash considerations. The move followed Lauer being designated for assignment by Toronto last week.
nypost.comMets Pitcher Clay Holmes Expects Fractured Leg to Sideline Him for Months
Clay Holmes sustained a fractured fibula on a line drive during Friday’s game. He said surgery is unlikely and recovery will take at least four to six weeks.
nypost.comOhtani Scores on Inside-the-Park Home Run After Ball Hits Netting
Shohei Ohtani hit a line drive that bounced over the right-field wall and struck protective netting at Angel Stadium. The ball remained in play under MLB ground rules, allowing Ohtani to score on an inside-the-park home run during the Dodgers' 15-2 win over the Angels.
ForbesFormer Dodgers Catcher Austin Wynns Signs Minor League Deal With Angels
Austin Wynns signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels after the Athletics placed him on release waivers. The move follows a brief stint with the Dodgers and a 2022 season with the Giants.