Paul Skenes took the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 16, 2026, delivering a 2.16 ERA in a 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The right-hander, the franchise’s top rookie, logged six innings, allowed just two earned runs on three hits and struck out eight. By Sports Analyst • Published […]
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Blake Snell will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow on Tuesday, May 19, according to Bleacher Report. The MLB Injury Report notes the 15-day IL placement was back-dated to May 12, meaning the earliest Snell could return is May 27. By Staff Writer • Published May 17, […]
Saturday night, May 17, 2026, the Tampa Bay Rays will host the Miami Marlins at Tropicana Field in a clash that could reshape the AL East race. The Rays enter the game second in the division, riding a 2.96 ERA over their last five home starts and an OPS+ of 112 at home, metrics that […]
On Saturday, May 16, the Baltimore Orioles will step onto Nationals Park for a 4:05 p.m. Eastern start against the Washington Nationals. The game opens a three‑game series that could shift the balance in both the AL East and NL East as the clubs jockey for playoff positioning. By Staff Writer • Published May 17, 2026 This […]
Philadelphia blanked Pittsburgh 6-0 on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at PNC Park, and shortstop Konnor Griffin provided one of the few bright spots for the home club. Griffin dove on a routine grounder in the third inning and fired a perfect throw to first, preserving a 3-0 lead for the Phillies. By Sports Analyst • […]
June 17 — The MLB playoff picture is morphing dramatically as the first half of the season draws to a close, with three division crowns still up for grabs and a crowded wild‑card field tightening each night. Teams on the cusp are trading off‑days for bullpen depth, while injuries to key arms have already reshaped […]
Byron Buxton will miss the Twins’ season-opening series against the Milwaukee Brewers as his right hip flexor continues to heal. Manager Derek Shelton said the player is “trending in the right direction” but will not be risked for Friday’s game. By Sports Analyst • Published May 17, 2026 Byron Buxton, the 30-year-old center fielder who […]
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 0‑for‑14 with a run scored on Saturday at Comerica Park, extending a month‑long funk that began when Casey Mize returned to Detroit’s rotation. The May slump pushed his average to .118, the lowest mark of the season, and his last extra‑base hit was a double on April 28. By Sports Analyst […]
Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Andrew Friedman confirmed on May 16 that the club is actively scouting veteran utility man Tommy Edman for a potential 2026 acquisition. The former St. Louis Cardinals second-baseman, now a free-agent candidate, could bolster a Dodgers outfield that lost several depth pieces to injury. By Sports Analyst • Published May […]
Seattle Mariners right‑hander George Kirby (2.84 ERA, five wins) will start Tuesday, May 17, at T‑Mobile Park against the San Diego Padres, while rookie Lucas Giolito makes his San Diego debut after a dominant June 16 outing. The matchup pits two AL West clubs that have flirted with playoff contention, with both teams seeking to […]