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How likely is a Skubal deal? Execs weigh in
Thursday, May 28
TOP NEWS
Ohtani aces two-way duties with leadoff HR, 6 hitless frames
Not only did Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff homer in his second straight pitching start, he also fired six no-hit innings, exiting with a 0.82 ERA through his first nine starts of the season.
Sánchez breaks Phils’ 115-year-old scoreless-innings streak record — and he’s not done
Sewald notches 100th save after injuries nearly derailed his career
For encore, Cole (10 K’s, 6 2/3 scoreless IP) tops near-flawless ’26 debut
Why Yordan’s 2nd straight 2-HR day left teammates and opponents speechless
Dual threat! Murakami reaches 20-HR mark, swipes 1st bag
‘It can change quick’! Crew claws back for sweep of Cards after 7 no-hit frames
Happ (5 RBIs) provides hometown heroics as Cubs snap 10-game skid
Soto throws Mets on his back as he rides unreal homer heater
Mariners cap dominant sweep of A’s, move into first place in AL West
Blaze, Gunnar power resurgent O’s to sweep of Rays
Brewers, Cardinals clear air surrounding beef leading up to Uribe incident
TOP PERFORMANCES
Longest Home Run
Yordan Alvarez
448 ft
8th Inning
Hardest Base Hit
Jonathan Aranda
111.4 mph
1st Inning
Fastest Strikeout
Eury Pérez
101 mph
1st Inning
Decisive Play
Blue Jays
29.4% WPA
8th Inning
3rd in White Sox history to hit 20 HRs before June (Thome, F. Thomas)
Career-high 6 RBIs; most by an Orioles No. 8 hitter since 1998 (Hoiles)
44 2/3 IP scoreless streak is 7th longest in Live Ball Era, 2nd among LHP
Quickest in Astros history to hit 20 homers (56 games)
3rd leadoff HR by a pitcher (all Ohtani); 2 R or fewer in all 9 starts
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MUST-SEE PLAY
Elly De La Cruz needed every inch of his 6-foot-6 frame to spear this line drive.
STAFF PICKS
Are chances of a Skubal trade at Deadline rising?
Tarik Skubal appears to be making a speedy recovery from his elbow surgery, but with Detroit in a tailspin, baseball executives debate whether the two-time Cy Young winner will be dealt.
From not ranked to No. 1: Top pick among surging new bats
Our latest poll of MLB.com experts produced a major shakeup, with a D-backs speedster zooming into the top spot as one of a handful of previously unranked hitters surging onto the list.
Rollins, Weeks to lead 2026 Swingman Classic
“Privilege” is the word that best describes what it means for Jimmy Rollins and Rickie Weeks to manage in the 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic at Citizens Bank Park on July 10.
Rickwood Field hosts Double-A game
Paying tribute to Negro Leagues teams of yore, the Marlins-affiliated Blue Wahoos played in Pensacola Seagulls throwbacks, while the host Birmingham Barons (a White Sox affiliate) suited up as the Black Barons.
Incoming AUSL rookies set to shine at Women’s College World Series
Six of the eight teams making the trip to the 2026 Women’s College World Series will feature at least one incoming rookie for the upcoming AUSL season, which begins June 9.
Thursday baseball on MLB Network
Catch the Angels vs. Tigers at 1 p.m. ET, the Braves vs. Red Sox at 4 p.m. ET and the Blue Jays and Orioles following the Braves vs. Red Sox action.
SCOREBOARD
MIA 1
TOR 2
WSH 2
CLE 3
STL 1
MIL 2
SEA 9
ATH 1
AZ 3
SF 2
PHI 3
SD 0
TB 2
BAL 11
LAA 0
DET 4
CHC 10
PIT 4
ATL 0
BOS 8
CIN 2
NYM 4
MIN 2
CWS 15
NYY 7
KC 0
HOU 4
TEX 3
COL 1
LAD 4
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