May 14, 2026 – The Pittsburgh Pirates officially removed Konnor Griffin from their top‑prospect slate, according to The Sporting News. The club said the shift reflects lingering developmental gaps that keep Griffin from a major‑league call‑up this season. By Sports Analyst • Published May 15, 2026 The numbers reveal that Griffin’s swing still struggles against […]
MINNEAPOLIS — Byron Buxton was scratched from Thursday’s lineup after doctors flagged a sore right hip flexor during warm‑ups. The club announced the change just two hours before the first pitch, sending the Twins scrambling to re‑tool the top of the order. By Sports Analyst • Published May 15, 2026 Buxton, the 28‑year‑old center‑fielder who […]
Garrett Crochet threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday, marking his first time pitching off a mound since entering the injured list. The Boston Red Sox left-hander is working through shoulder inflammation that sidelined him last month. By Sports Analyst • Published May 14, 2026 This development signals a shift in the recovery process for […]
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will pitch Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants and skip the batting order for both Wednesday and Thursday, manager Dave Roberts announced on May 13. The two‑way phenom remains eligible as a pinch‑hitter on Thursday, but the plan is to give his bat a brief breather while keeping his […]
Chicago, May 14 — Dylan Crews slotted into the lineup on Tuesday and launched three homers in a 9‑4 win over the Detroit Tigers, marking his first multi‑homer game of the season (2026). The 24‑year‑old outfielder’s slugging percentage leapt to .642 after the blast, instantly putting him among the league’s top power threats. By Sports Analyst • […]
Adley Rutschman‘s two‑run homer provided the offensive spark that complemented a dominant pitching performance, giving the Orioles a rare edge in a series against a division rival. The blast not only broke a nine‑game slump against left‑handed starters but also underscored Baltimore’s growing confidence early in the season. By Sports Analyst • Published May 14, […]
On May 13, 2026, Paul Skenes threw seven dominant innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Colorado Rockies 3‑1, improving to 23‑19 and pulling within four games of the NL Central lead. The numbers reveal a rare double‑digit strikeout effort for a pitcher under 25, a milestone that could reshape the club’s fortunes. By Sports […]
On Wednesday, May 15, 2026, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced that right‑handed infielder Konnor Griffin will start at shortstop and hit second in the series opener against the Colorado Rockies. The shift puts Griffin in the two‑hole for the first time in his major‑league career, a clear sign of manager Derek Shelton’s confidence. By Sports Analyst […]
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Byron Buxton stole home in the seventh inning on May 13, 2026, as the Minnesota Twins completed a 3-0 shutout of the Miami Marlins in Miami. Bailey Ober tossed a two‑hit, 89‑pitch masterpiece for his first career shutout, giving Minnesota its third straight win. By Sports Analyst • Published May 14, 2026 […]
James Wood launched his 12th long ball of the season as the Washington Nationals matched a franchise record with six homers in a 10‑4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night at Great American Ball Park. By Sports Analyst • Published May 14, 2026 The victory came amid a pivotal stretch of the 2024 […]