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apnews.comMLB Players Association and owners exchange initial contract proposals
The MLB Players Association proposed higher minimum salaries and luxury-tax thresholds. Owners countered with a salary cap and floor system plus a 50/50 revenue split.
ESPNMariners Place Catcher Cal Raleigh on Injured List With Right Oblique Strain
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was placed on the injured list for the first time in six major league seasons with a right oblique strain. He took swings off a tee Friday and caught a bullpen session in Arizona while awaiting a rehab timeline.
yardbarker.comRed Sox score six runs in seventh to defeat Guardians 9-4
Boston scored all six of its seventh-inning runs with two outs to overcome a 4-3 deficit. The win completed a three-game series sweep on the road.
bleedingcool.comMinnesota Twins designate pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment
The Minnesota Twins have removed starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson from the roster and recalled rookie right-hander John Klein from Triple-A St. Paul.
yardbarker.comTwins Place Bailey Ober on 15-Day IL With Right Elbow Inflammation
The Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Bailey Ober on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right elbow inflammation. Ober is 6-3 with a 4.59 ERA in 66⅔ innings this season.
ESPNElly De La Cruz Records Hit, Exits With Right Hamstring Tightness
De La Cruz left Sunday's contest in Cincinnati after singling in the fifth inning. The shortstop had been on a 276-game consecutive streak that began July 30, 2024.
nypost.comCubs Face Cardinals in Sunday Night Baseball at Busch Stadium
The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals play the final game of their three-game series on Sunday, May 31 at 7:20 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on NBC and streams on Peacock.
yardbarker.comCubs Defeat Cardinals 6-1, Set Up Decisive Game 3 on May 31
The Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 on May 30 at Busch Stadium. Game 3 is scheduled for May 31 at 7:20 p.m. ET.
nypost.comAthletics Lose Challenge After ABS Confirms Strike Call in Yankees Game
The automated ball-strike system upheld a pitch that replay showed missed the strike zone by 0.8 inches during the Athletics' 6-4 win over the New York Yankees on May 31, 2026.
nypost.comThree Pitchers Ejected Before First Pitch Over Anthem Standoff
Three pitchers were ejected before the first pitch in a game between two teams in St. Petersburg, Florida, after remaining on the field following the national anthem. The third-base umpire made the decision as the leadoff batter stood in the box.
yardbarker.comAtlanta Braves outfielder hits leadoff home run on first pitch
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a leadoff home run on the first pitch of Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds. The hit extended his streak to four consecutive games with a home run.
yardbarker.comRays Place Craig Kimbrel on Injured List, Recall Two Pitchers
The Tampa Bay Rays placed reliever Craig Kimbrel on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a right wrist strain. The team also recalled two pitchers from Triple-A and designated another for assignment.
nypost.comAthletics Beat Yankees 6-4 to Snap Four-Game Skid
Shea Langeliers, Nick Kurtz and Tyler Soderstrom homered as the Athletics beat the Yankees 6-4 on May 31, 2026. The win improved Oakland's record to 28-30 and kept the team in second place in the AL West.
yardbarker.comRed Sox Pitcher Sonny Gray Posts 2.00 ERA in Five Starts After Injury Return
Boston Red Sox starter Sonny Gray has recorded a 2.00 ERA and 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings across five starts since returning from the injured list. Gray improved on his pre-injury marks of 4.30 ERA and 5.1 strikeouts per nine innings.
nypost.comAthletics Defeat Yankees 6-4 Behind Three Home Runs
The Athletics ended a four-game losing streak with a 6-4 win over the New York Yankees on May 30, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. Three home runs and six innings from starter J.T. Ginn secured the victory.
foxnews.comPadres outfielder hits 451-foot home run after 240 plate appearances
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his first home run of the season on Saturday. The 451-foot solo drive ended the longest homer drought in the major leagues.
yardbarker.comMets move Peterson to bullpen, add Manaea to rotation
The last-place Mets are shifting David Peterson to the bullpen and inserting Sean Manaea into the starting rotation. Manager Carlos Mendoza said the change takes effect Monday in Seattle.
nypost.comAthletics place starter on 15-day injured list with right shoulder strain
The team moved the pitcher to the injured list after he exited his most recent start following one inning. A replacement was recalled from the minors.
yardbarker.comAtlanta Braves seek three-game sweep of Cincinnati Reds on Sunday
The Braves, at 21 games over .500, will start Spencer Strider against Nick Lodolo. Atlanta has scored 23 runs in its last three games and leads the majors with 40 wins.
nypost.comAthletics Beat Yankees 6-4 Behind Three Home Runs and Weathers' Strong Start
The Yankees lost 6-4 to the Athletics on May 30 at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, Calif., as three home runs and limited run support ended their five-game winning streak.
yardbarker.comRangers Rally Past Royals 7-6
Kansas City fell to Texas 7-6 on May 30 after closer Lucas Erceg allowed three runs without recording an out. The loss marked the Royals' fifth straight defeat.
yardbarker.comRed Sox score nine runs to defeat Guardians 9-1
The Boston Red Sox scored nine unanswered runs, including six in the ninth inning, to defeat the Cleveland Guardians 9-1 on Saturday afternoon. Boston starter Sonny Gray allowed one run over six innings.
espn.comMariners catcher takes first swings off tee in recovery
The Seattle Mariners catcher placed on the injured list May 14 with a right oblique strain took 30 swings off a tee Friday at the team's spring training complex in Arizona. General manager Justin Hollander said the player is catching and throwing but has no set return date.
foxnews.comPadres outfielder ends 240-plate-appearance home run drought
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his first home run of the 2026 season on May 30. The solo shot traveled 451 feet during a 9-4 loss to the Nationals.
brobible.comFernando Tatis Jr. Hits First Home Run of 2026 Season in 56th Game
San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. ended a lengthy power drought with a 451-foot homer against the Washington Nationals. The blast came in his 239th plate appearance of the season.
CBS SportsPadres outfielder hits first home run of season in 239th plate appearance
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a 451-foot home run on May 30 at Nationals Park. The blast ended a power drought that had lasted 56 games.
yardbarker.comBlue Jays reliever records first career save in win over Orioles
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Braydon Fisher recorded his first career save during a 6-5 comeback victory against the Baltimore Orioles on May 29. The 25-year-old has posted a 2.48 ERA this season while filling multiple roles in the bullpen.
ForbesChicago White Sox Promote Jacob Gonzalez from Triple-A Charlotte
The Chicago White Sox recalled infielder Jacob Gonzalez on May 30, 2026. Gonzalez, a 2023 first-round draft pick, batted .317 with 19 home runs in 52 Triple-A games this season.
winnipegfreepress.comBobby Valentine Honored at Citi Field Ahead of Mets Hall of Fame Induction
The 76-year-old former Mets manager repeated his 1999 disguise while throwing the ceremonial first pitch on May 29, 2026, one night before his induction into the Mets Hall of Fame alongside Lee Mazzilli.
foxnews.comAthletics' Luis Severino Leaves Game After One Inning vs. Yankees
Luis Severino left Friday's start against the Yankees after one inning in West Sacramento, California. He will undergo tests on Saturday.
yardbarker.comWhite Sox first baseman exits game with right hamstring tightness
Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami left Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning. The team said he will undergo imaging and could miss a couple of weeks.
winnipegfreepress.comBrewers' Abner Uribe Suspended One Game After Gestures Toward Cardinals Dugout
Major League Baseball suspended Milwaukee reliever Abner Uribe for one game and issued an undisclosed fine after he made three WWE-style crotch chops toward the St. Louis Cardinals dugout on Tuesday. Uribe is appealing the discipline and pitched Friday night.
philliesnation.comPhillies Add Outfielder Steward Berroa, Option Otto Kemp to Triple-A
The Phillies placed Steward Berroa on the active roster after claiming him on waivers last month. Otto Kemp, who hit 2-for-20 in 10 games, was sent to Triple-A.
foxnews.comRays reinstate second baseman after lower back injury
The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated their second baseman from the injured list on Friday after he missed two weeks with a lower back strain. The team also made roster adjustments involving three pitchers and one infielder.
mlbtraderumors.comMinnesota Twins Place Kendry Rojas on Injured List With Elbow Inflammation
The Minnesota Twins placed left-hander Kendry Rojas on the 15-day injured list Friday because of elbow inflammation. The move was retroactive to Tuesday.
espn.comCardinals Promote Catcher from Triple-A to Serve as Backup
The St. Louis Cardinals promoted a catcher and an outfielder from Triple-A ahead of their series against the Chicago Cubs. The team also optioned two players to Triple-A.
mlbtraderumors.comMarlins Place Eury Pérez on 15-Day Injured List With Right Gracilis Strain
Miami Marlins right-hander Eury Pérez is expected to miss about two months with a high-grade right gracilis strain sustained while stretching in the dugout. The team recalled Josh Ekness and reinstated Leo Jiménez from the injured list.
sportsnet.caMLB Owners Propose Salary Cap and Floor Tied to Revenue Growth
Major League Baseball owners presented a salary cap and floor proposal to the players union on Thursday. The plan would set team payrolls between $171.2 million and $245.3 million beginning in 2027.
mlbtraderumors.comRed Sox Place Reliever Garrett Whitlock on Injured List
The Boston Red Sox placed reliever Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day injured list Thursday with left knee inflammation. The move is retroactive to May 25.
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.
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.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.