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 […]
Corbin Burnes has been exactly what the Baltimore Orioles needed when they signed him to a six-year, $210 million deal before the 2024 season. Through his first full campaign in Baltimore, the right-hander has anchored a rotation that has the club firmly in the AL East playoff picture. His elite command, devastating cutter, and postseason […]
As the 2026 season reaches its midpoint, the Toronto Blue Jays find themselves at a crossroads where individual brilliance must intersect with divisional reality. The club entered the year with high expectations after a deep postseason run in 2025, but the AL East’s relentless grind has quickly exposed vulnerabilities that talent alone cannot overcome. The […]
Pete Alonso lined an RBI single off Max Fried on Wednesday night at Camden Yards, contributing to the Yankees’ ace exiting after just three innings with left elbow posterior soreness in New York’s 7-0 loss to the Orioles. Fried, who threw 61 pitches and scattered five hits with one walk and two strikeouts, walked directly […]
Cal Raleigh ended a brutal 38-at-bat hitless streak Tuesday night at Daikin Park, lining a single in the seventh inning against the Houston Astros that sent the Seattle Mariners dugout into a frenzy. The reigning home run leader had gone without a hit since early May, marking the longest drought of his career and the […]
Garrett Crochet threw off a mound Tuesday for the first time since a shoulder inflammation sidelined the Red Sox left-hander more than two weeks ago, according to CBS Sports. The session marks a meaningful milestone in his recovery, though a return to Boston’s rotation remains at least one rehab start away. For a pitching staff […]
Seattle – Julio Rodriguez ignited a six‑run inning on Thursday, May 9, propelling the Mariners to a 9‑4 victory over the Texas Rangers and cementing his place as the league’s most electrifying hitter this season. The 25‑year‑old slugger belted a three‑run homer, a double and a stolen base, driving in five runs in just 3.2 […]