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Framber Valdez (P - DET)
5/6/26 2:08 AM - Red Sox call out Framber Valdez for 'weak' plunking of Trevor Story, Tigers pitcher says it wasn't intentional. Valdez hit Story with the first pitch of his at-bat following back-to-back Boston home runs -- he was ejected and the benches cleared
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/framber-valdez-...
5/6/26 2:08 AM - Red Sox call out Framber Valdez for 'weak' plunking of Trevor Story, Tigers pitcher says it wasn't intentional. Valdez hit Story with the first pitch of his at-bat following back-to-back Boston home runs -- he was ejected and the benches cleared
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/framber-valdez-...
Mike Trout (DH/OF - LAA)
5/6/26 12:09 AM - Olney: Vintage Mike Trout is back, thanks to some .... The Angels' slugger is showing glimpses of his former MVP self, but will it last? He thinks so. Here's why.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48677767/mlb-2...
5/6/26 12:09 AM - Olney: Vintage Mike Trout is back, thanks to some .... The Angels' slugger is showing glimpses of his former MVP self, but will it last? He thinks so. Here's why.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48677767/mlb-2...
Framber Valdez (P - DET)
5/5/26 10:04 PM - Rafaela homers and drives in four runs as the Red Sox rout the Tigers 10-3.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
5/5/26 10:04 PM - Rafaela homers and drives in four runs as the Red Sox rout the Tigers 10-3.
Framber Valdez allowed a career-high 10 runs before being ejected in the fourth inning for hitting Trevor Story, which caused both benches to empty.
The post Rafaela homers and drives in four runs as the Red Sox rout the Tigers 10-3 appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Cal Raleigh (C/DH - SEA)
5/5/26 7:48 PM - Mariners get Raleigh back in the lineup as DH. Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was back in the starting lineup Tuesday after sitting out three games because of a sore right side.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48688467/seatt...
5/5/26 7:48 PM - Mariners get Raleigh back in the lineup as DH. Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was back in the starting lineup Tuesday after sitting out three games because of a sore right side.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48688467/seatt...
Carlos Correa (SS/3B - HOU)
5/5/26 7:48 PM - Astros' Correa (ankle) scratched from lineup. Astros shortstop Carlos Correa has been scratched from Tuesday's game against the Dodgers because of a left ankle injury.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48688633/astro...
5/5/26 7:48 PM - Astros' Correa (ankle) scratched from lineup. Astros shortstop Carlos Correa has been scratched from Tuesday's game against the Dodgers because of a left ankle injury.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48688633/astro...
Elmer Rodriguez (P - NYY)
5/5/26 7:05 PM - Yankees option Elmer Rodriguez, but not before prospect fulfills dream of pitching in pinstripes. Following his second big league start, the Yankees optioned RHP Elmer Rodriguez back to Triple-A, but not before the pitching prospect made his dream of pitching in pinstripes a reality.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-option-elmer-rodri...
5/5/26 7:05 PM - Yankees option Elmer Rodriguez, but not before prospect fulfills dream of pitching in pinstripes. Following his second big league start, the Yankees optioned RHP Elmer Rodriguez back to Triple-A, but not before the pitching prospect made his dream of pitching in pinstripes a reality.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-option-elmer-rodri...
Joe Ryan (P - MIN)
5/5/26 6:56 PM - Twins' Ryan (elbow) could make his next start. Twins right-hander Joe Ryan, who left Sunday's win because of soreness in his elbow, does not appear to have any structural damage in his arm.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48688392/twins...
5/5/26 6:56 PM - Twins' Ryan (elbow) could make his next start. Twins right-hander Joe Ryan, who left Sunday's win because of soreness in his elbow, does not appear to have any structural damage in his arm.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48688392/twins...
Tyler Soderstrom (OF/1B - Ath)
5/5/26 5:25 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Tyler Soderstrom's diving catch | 05/05/2026. Tyler Soderstrom starts the game with great defense as he reads the liner perfectly to make the diving catch in the bottom of the 1st inning
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/5/26 5:25 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Tyler Soderstrom's diving catch | 05/05/2026. Tyler Soderstrom starts the game with great defense as he reads the liner perfectly to make the diving catch in the bottom of the 1st inning
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Colby Thomas (OF - Ath)
5/5/26 5:25 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Colby Thomas' jumping catch | 05/05/2026. Colby Thomas makes the nice jumping catch at the wall in right field to take away extra bases in the bottom of the 4th inning
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/5/26 5:25 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Colby Thomas' jumping catch | 05/05/2026. Colby Thomas makes the nice jumping catch at the wall in right field to take away extra bases in the bottom of the 4th inning
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Luis Severino (P - Ath)
5/5/26 5:25 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Luis Severino escapes jam with a strikeout | 05/05/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/5/26 5:25 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Luis Severino escapes jam with a strikeout | 05/05/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Connor Wong (C - BOS)
5/5/26 4:32 PM - Why are the Red Sox struggling to grasp the nuances of ABS?.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
5/5/26 4:32 PM - Why are the Red Sox struggling to grasp the nuances of ABS?.
We spoke with catchers Carlos Narváez and Connor Wong to learn about the team’s challenge philosophies.
The post Why are the Red Sox struggling to grasp the nuances of ABS? appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Gerrit Cole (P - NYY)
5/5/26 3:20 PM - Yankees' Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon struggle in latest rehab starts. Yankees starters Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon struggled in their rehab starts on Tuesday, giving up a combined 10 runs on four home runs.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-carlos-rodon-gerri...
5/5/26 3:20 PM - Yankees' Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon struggle in latest rehab starts. Yankees starters Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon struggled in their rehab starts on Tuesday, giving up a combined 10 runs on four home runs.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-carlos-rodon-gerri...
Tarik Skubal (P - DET)
5/5/26 1:26 PM - Tigers' Skubal to have surgery on left elbow. Tigers ace and two-time defending American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will need surgery for loose bodies in his left elbow, manager A.J. Hinch said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48677671/tiger...
5/5/26 1:26 PM - Tigers' Skubal to have surgery on left elbow. Tigers ace and two-time defending American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will need surgery for loose bodies in his left elbow, manager A.J. Hinch said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48677671/tiger...
Brandon Nimmo (OF - TEX)
5/5/26 12:26 PM - Brandon Nimmo wants Mets 'to do well,' believes trade to Rangers was strictly 'a baseball decision'. Former Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo returned to New York as a visiting player for the first time on Tuesday, fielding many questions about his Mets tenure and the current state of the team.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/brandon-nimmo-mets-do-well...
5/5/26 12:26 PM - Brandon Nimmo wants Mets 'to do well,' believes trade to Rangers was strictly 'a baseball decision'. Former Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo returned to New York as a visiting player for the first time on Tuesday, fielding many questions about his Mets tenure and the current state of the team.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/brandon-nimmo-mets-do-well...
Ben Rice (1B/C/DH - NYY)
5/5/26 12:02 PM - Yankees Injury Notes: Latest on Ben Rice, Carlos Rodon on cusp of return. Yankees manager Aaron Boone offered some updates on a few injuried players including Ben Rice and Carlos Rodon.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-injury-notes-ben-r...
5/5/26 12:02 PM - Yankees Injury Notes: Latest on Ben Rice, Carlos Rodon on cusp of return. Yankees manager Aaron Boone offered some updates on a few injuried players including Ben Rice and Carlos Rodon.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-injury-notes-ben-r...
Jonah Heim (C/DH - Ath)
5/5/26 11:28 AM - Athletics get catcher Heim from Braves for cash. The Athletics acquired switch-hitting catcher Jonah Heim from the Braves for cash on Monday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48682132/athle...
5/5/26 11:28 AM - Athletics get catcher Heim from Braves for cash. The Athletics acquired switch-hitting catcher Jonah Heim from the Braves for cash on Monday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48682132/athle...
Roman Anthony (OF - BOS)
5/5/26 11:28 AM - Anthony returning to Boston to have hand checked. Roman Anthony will return to Boston to have his right hand examined by a team doctor after exiting Monday night's 5-4 win against the Tigers with discomfort in his wrist.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48680767/red-s...
5/5/26 11:28 AM - Anthony returning to Boston to have hand checked. Roman Anthony will return to Boston to have his right hand examined by a team doctor after exiting Monday night's 5-4 win against the Tigers with discomfort in his wrist.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48680767/red-s...
Yainer Diaz (C/DH - HOU)
5/5/26 11:28 AM - Astros C Diaz off to IL with left oblique injury. Catcher Yainer Diaz, 27, who is hitting .248 with two home runs, will be heading to the injured list with an oblique injury after hurting his left oblique during batting practice ahead of the Houston Astros' 8-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48680095/houst...
5/5/26 11:28 AM - Astros C Diaz off to IL with left oblique injury. Catcher Yainer Diaz, 27, who is hitting .248 with two home runs, will be heading to the injured list with an oblique injury after hurting his left oblique during batting practice ahead of the Houston Astros' 8-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48680095/houst...
Giancarlo Stanton (DH/OF - NYY)
5/5/26 11:17 AM - [MLB: Athletics] - He once struck out Giancarlo Stanton. Now he engineers cars for Ford. He shared a field with Hideki Matsui -- in Oakland! -- played alongside Joey Votto on Team Canada, stared down José Bautista and Josh Hamilton in their primes and struck out Giancarlo Stanton. There probably aren't a whole lot of car engineers out there who can say anything like that.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/5/26 11:17 AM - [MLB: Athletics] - He once struck out Giancarlo Stanton. Now he engineers cars for Ford. He shared a field with Hideki Matsui -- in Oakland! -- played alongside Joey Votto on Team Canada, stared down José Bautista and Josh Hamilton in their primes and struck out Giancarlo Stanton. There probably aren't a whole lot of car engineers out there who can say anything like that.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Anthony Volpe (SS - NYY)
5/5/26 11:07 AM - Why The Yankees’ Gutsy Decision To Demote Anthony Volpe Was The Right Call. Why not bring back Anthony Volpe to the Bronx? The Yankees are clicking and the shortstop role is in good hands.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/why-yankees-...
5/5/26 11:07 AM - Why The Yankees’ Gutsy Decision To Demote Anthony Volpe Was The Right Call. Why not bring back Anthony Volpe to the Bronx? The Yankees are clicking and the shortstop role is in good hands.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/why-yankees-...
Tarik Skubal (P - DET)
5/5/26 10:32 AM - MLB futures odds: How Tarik Skubal's injury affects Tigers' AL Central, ALCS and World Series chances. The SportsLine Projection Model's simulations on Detroit's season outlook after Skubal's injury may surprise you
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/mlb-futures...
5/5/26 10:32 AM - MLB futures odds: How Tarik Skubal's injury affects Tigers' AL Central, ALCS and World Series chances. The SportsLine Projection Model's simulations on Detroit's season outlook after Skubal's injury may surprise you
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/mlb-futures...
Aaron Judge (OF/DH - NYY)
5/5/26 10:23 AM - Judge wants new Bronx tradition: Sterling's voice booming “Theee Yankees win!" before Sinatra song. Aaron Judge hopes John Sterling's iconic call, “Ballgame over! Yankees win! Theee Yankees win!” becomes a new tradition at Yankee Stadium. Judge shared this after the Yankees defeated Baltimore 12-1, completing a four-game sweep on the day of Sterling's death at age 87. Sterling, who called games from 1989 to 2024, was honored with a pregame tribute — and then his familiar call that punctuated Yankees wins was played over the ballpark's public-address system following the final out. Judge hit his 14th homer in the first inning and added a two-run single in the eighth. Yankees manager Aaron Boone also supports the idea of Sterling's call becoming part of the victory routine.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/judge-wants-n...
5/5/26 10:23 AM - Judge wants new Bronx tradition: Sterling's voice booming “Theee Yankees win!" before Sinatra song. Aaron Judge hopes John Sterling's iconic call, “Ballgame over! Yankees win! Theee Yankees win!” becomes a new tradition at Yankee Stadium. Judge shared this after the Yankees defeated Baltimore 12-1, completing a four-game sweep on the day of Sterling's death at age 87. Sterling, who called games from 1989 to 2024, was honored with a pregame tribute — and then his familiar call that punctuated Yankees wins was played over the ballpark's public-address system following the final out. Judge hit his 14th homer in the first inning and added a two-run single in the eighth. Yankees manager Aaron Boone also supports the idea of Sterling's call becoming part of the victory routine.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/judge-wants-n...
Mike Trout (DH/OF - LAA)
5/5/26 9:07 AM - How Mike Trout changed this winter to return to fo.... The Angels' slugger is showing glimpses of his former MVP self, but will it last? He thinks so. Here's why.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48677767/mlb-2...
5/5/26 9:07 AM - How Mike Trout changed this winter to return to fo.... The Angels' slugger is showing glimpses of his former MVP self, but will it last? He thinks so. Here's why.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48677767/mlb-2...
Tarik Skubal (P - DET)
5/5/26 7:23 AM - Tigers' Skubal to have surgery on left elbow. Tigers ace and two-time defending American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will need surgery for loose bodies in his left elbow, manager A.J. Hinch said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48677671/tiger...
5/5/26 7:23 AM - Tigers' Skubal to have surgery on left elbow. Tigers ace and two-time defending American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will need surgery for loose bodies in his left elbow, manager A.J. Hinch said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48677671/tiger...
Yainer Diaz (C/DH - HOU)
5/5/26 7:23 AM - Astros C Diaz off to IL with left oblique injury. Catcher Yainer Diaz, 27, who is hitting .248 with two home runs, will be heading to the injured list with an oblique injury after hurting his left oblique during batting practice ahead of the Houston Astros' 8-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48680095/houst...
5/5/26 7:23 AM - Astros C Diaz off to IL with left oblique injury. Catcher Yainer Diaz, 27, who is hitting .248 with two home runs, will be heading to the injured list with an oblique injury after hurting his left oblique during batting practice ahead of the Houston Astros' 8-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48680095/houst...
Roman Anthony (OF - BOS)
5/5/26 7:23 AM - Anthony returning to Boston to have hand checked. Roman Anthony will return to Boston to have his right hand examined by a team doctor after exiting Monday night's 5-4 win against the Tigers with discomfort in his wrist.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48680767/red-s...
5/5/26 7:23 AM - Anthony returning to Boston to have hand checked. Roman Anthony will return to Boston to have his right hand examined by a team doctor after exiting Monday night's 5-4 win against the Tigers with discomfort in his wrist.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48680767/red-s...
Jonah Heim (C/DH - Ath)
5/5/26 7:23 AM - Athletics get catcher Heim from Braves for cash. The Athletics acquired switch-hitting catcher Jonah Heim from the Braves for cash on Monday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48682132/athle...
5/5/26 7:23 AM - Athletics get catcher Heim from Braves for cash. The Athletics acquired switch-hitting catcher Jonah Heim from the Braves for cash on Monday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48682132/athle...
Jonah Heim (C/DH - Ath)
5/5/26 3:34 AM - [Sporting News] - Why Braves are parting ways with Jonah Heim in trade to AL West team. Atlanta has moved its roster around.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/5/26 3:34 AM - [Sporting News] - Why Braves are parting ways with Jonah Heim in trade to AL West team. Atlanta has moved its roster around.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Aaron Judge (OF/DH - NYY)
5/5/26 3:04 AM - Judge wants new Bronx tradition: Sterling's voice booming “Theee Yankees win!" before Sinatra song. Aaron Judge hopes John Sterling's iconic call, “Ballgame over! Yankees win! Theee Yankees win!” becomes a new tradition at Yankee Stadium. Judge shared this after the Yankees defeated Baltimore 12-1, completing a four-game sweep on the day of Sterling's death at age 87. Sterling, who called games from 1989 to 2024, was honored with a pregame tribute — and then his familiar call that punctuated Yankees wins was played over the ballpark's public-address system following the final out. Judge hit his 14th homer in the first inning and added a two-run single in the eighth. Yankees manager Aaron Boone also supports the idea of Sterling's call becoming part of the victory routine.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/judge-wants-n...
5/5/26 3:04 AM - Judge wants new Bronx tradition: Sterling's voice booming “Theee Yankees win!" before Sinatra song. Aaron Judge hopes John Sterling's iconic call, “Ballgame over! Yankees win! Theee Yankees win!” becomes a new tradition at Yankee Stadium. Judge shared this after the Yankees defeated Baltimore 12-1, completing a four-game sweep on the day of Sterling's death at age 87. Sterling, who called games from 1989 to 2024, was honored with a pregame tribute — and then his familiar call that punctuated Yankees wins was played over the ballpark's public-address system following the final out. Judge hit his 14th homer in the first inning and added a two-run single in the eighth. Yankees manager Aaron Boone also supports the idea of Sterling's call becoming part of the victory routine.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/judge-wants-n...
Wilyer Abreu (OF - BOS)
5/5/26 2:10 AM - Duran hits 3-run homer, Tolle pitches 7 innings as Red Sox rally past Tigers 5-4.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
5/5/26 2:10 AM - Duran hits 3-run homer, Tolle pitches 7 innings as Red Sox rally past Tigers 5-4.
Duran went 3 for 5 and drove in three runs, and Wilyer Abreu and Marcelo Mayer both finished with RBIs in a 12-hit night for Boston.
The post Duran hits 3-run homer, Tolle pitches 7 innings as Red Sox rally past Tigers 5-4 appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Yainer Diaz (C/DH - HOU)
5/5/26 12:19 AM - Astros C Diaz off to IL with left oblique injury. Catcher Yainer Diaz, 27, who is hitting .248 with two home runs, will be heading to the injured list with an oblique injury after hurting his left oblique during batting practice ahead of the Houston Astros' 8-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48680095/houst...
5/5/26 12:19 AM - Astros C Diaz off to IL with left oblique injury. Catcher Yainer Diaz, 27, who is hitting .248 with two home runs, will be heading to the injured list with an oblique injury after hurting his left oblique during batting practice ahead of the Houston Astros' 8-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48680095/houst...