Byron Buxton, the Minnesota Twins’ dynamic leadoff outfielder, sat on the bench for the fourth consecutive contest on Sunday, May 17, as the club faced the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field, extending his hip-related absence during a critical juncture of the season. The 27-year-old’s lingering discomfort has forced the Twins to reshuffle the top […]
Los Angeles announced on Tuesday, May 18, 2026, that utility infielder Tommy Edman has signed a one‑year contract to join the Dodgers, a move timed with a recent flurry of pitching transactions. The veteran, 31, brings a blend of defensive flexibility and on‑base skill that the club hopes will offset the strain on its depleted […]
Seattle Mariners promoted top prospect Colt Emerson from Triple‑A Tacoma on Sunday, marking his first major‑league appearance. The move coincided with placing All‑Star utilityman Brendan Donovan on the 10‑day injured list because of a left groin strain, opening a roster spot for the 23‑year‑old shortstop‑turned‑third‑baseman. By Staff Writer • Published May 18, 2026 Emerson arrived […]
Arizona Diamondbacks announced shortstop Ketel Marte will sit out Sunday’s home game against the Colorado Rockies, his first missed start since early May. The club confirmed the decision on May 17 and cited no injury, suggesting a planned rest after seven straight starts. By Staff Writer • Published May 18, 2026 Marte, who logged a […]
Milwaukee – Christian Yelich will step back into the Brewers’ lineup on Sunday, May 17, after a brief stint on the injured list caused by a groin strain and lingering back soreness. The 31‑year‑old outfielder completed Saturday’s pre‑game routine, showing the club feels confident about his health heading into the next series. By Sports Analyst […]
DETROIT — Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is expected to return to the mound in as little as a month after undergoing arthroscopic elbow surgery, a timeline that could reshape recovery expectations for pitchers league‑wide. The news arrived on May 17, 2026, as the Los Angeles Dodgers grapple with starter Blake Snell’s own elbow setback, creating […]
LOS ANGELES — Blake Snell was placed on the injured list on May 17, 2026, after doctors discovered loose bodies in his left elbow during his season debut a week earlier. The two‑time Cy Young winner will undergo the same Nano Needle arthroscopic procedure that Detroit’s Tarik Skubal used, a move aimed at compressing a […]
Los Angeles Dodgers left‑hander Blake Snell will undergo elbow surgery on May 18, 2026, a move that reshapes the early‑season MLB Cy Young Race. The two‑time award winner is expected back later this year, but his absence opens a window for emerging arms to gain traction. By Staff Writer • Published May 17, 2026 Snell’s […]
New York, May 17 — Gerrit Cole unleashed a 99.6 mph four‑seam fastball in his sixth minor‑league rehab start Saturday, positioning himself for a major‑league return as soon as the Yankees need a frontline ace. The veteran right‑hander threw 86 pitches over 5 1/3 innings for Triple‑A Scranton/Wilkes‑Barre, surrendering one run while striking out six and walking […]
Toronto Blue Jays right‑hander Jose Berrios will undergo elbow surgery on May 22, 2026, as the club eyes a repeat MLB World Series appearance after last season’s run to the championship series. The procedure targets a stress fracture in the ulnar collateral ligament area and possible loose bodies, and the team expects Berrios to miss […]