RJ Hamster
Top 5 matchups to watch for Rivalry Weekend
Friday, May 15
TOP NEWS
Rivalry Weekend is back! Here are the most intriguing matchups
Starting today, every team will play its designated rival in a three-game series for Rivalry Weekend presented by Booking.com. From the Subway Series to the Ohio Cup, here are the clashes we’re most excited to watch.
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Watch out-of-market games free on MLB.TV during Rivalry Weekend
Secret sauce behind White Sox surge? Team-wide belief
No Sho, no problem: Smith’s leadoff HR sparks Dodgers vs. SF
Happ, Cubs both break out of slumps as Brown stays hot in Atlanta
Tides start to turn Mets’ way as they claim 1st sweep of ’26
A’s get lefty reliever Suarez in trade with Mariners
Rays take next step on new stadium with Memorandum of Understanding
Mariners rally around Raleigh IL news for 10th win in 11 meetings vs. Astros
TOP PERFORMANCES
Longest Home Run
Nick Kurtz
442 ft
1st Inning
Hardest Base Hit
Elly De La Cruz
113.4 mph
5th Inning
Fastest Strikeout
Daniel Palencia
101.3 mph
9th Inning
Decisive Play
Cardinals
36.1% WPA
9th Inning
7 HRs in his past 7 games
12 HRs this season, more than ‘25 and ‘24 combined (11)
7 IP, 0 R in 1st start in 233 days
1st Met with a triple and HR for his 1st 2 career hits
First inside-the-park HR by a Giants player at Dodger Stadium
PLAY A SPORCLE BASEBALL QUIZ!
MUST-SEE PLAY
This popup seemed destined for the outfield grass, but Kevin McGonigle had other ideas.
STAFF PICKS
Previewing every Rivalry Weekend matchup
Whether it’s a regional rivalry or a divisional duel, bragging rights are on the line in every series this weekend. Here’s what you need to know.
Guards’ star bonds through baseball and chess boards
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Shutouts, Shotime, Varshotime and more wild Stats of the Week
Prolific pitching performances and a walk-off slam are among Sarah Langs’ 10 mind-blowing stats from the last week in baseball.
Is this the most bizarre homer of the season?
We’ve seen plenty of inside-the-park home runs before, but have you ever seen one get stuck UNDER the outfield grass?!
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Rivalry Weekend action on MLB Network
Willson Contreras and the Red Sox take on Matt Olson and the Braves at 7 p.m. ET (or Reds vs. Guardians), followed by the Padres and Mariners (or Dodgers vs. Angels).
SCOREBOARD
COL 2
PIT 7
WSH 1
CIN 15
DET 4
NYM 9
MIA 1
MIN 9
SD 1
MIL 7
SEA 8
HOU 3
STL 5
ATH 4
PHI 3
BOS 1
CHC 2
ATL 0
KC 2
CWS 6
SF 2
LAD 5
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