Samwise MLB Newsletter
Friday, May 8, 2026
Yankees Top Rangers 9-2 as Dominguez Suffers AC Joint Sprain in Wall-Crash Catch
The New York Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers 9-2 Thursday, but the victory was overshadowed by an alarming moment when outfielder Jasson Dominguez was carted off the field after crashing into the left-field wall while making a remarkable first-inning catch. Dominguez was placed in concussion protocol and underwent an MRI revealing a low-grade sprain of his left AC joint, sidelining him for several weeks. Trent Grisham drove in three runs with a go-ahead double in a six-run sixth inning. Brendan Beck allowed two runs in 3-plus innings in his major league debut. New York has won 16 of its last 19 games.
Sources: CBS Sports · ESPN
Dominguez Placed on 10-Day IL With AC Joint Sprain; Spencer Jones Called Up
New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez has been placed on the 10-day injured list after MRI results confirmed a low-grade sprain of his left AC joint, suffered Thursday when he slammed into the left-field wall tracking Brandon Nimmo's leadoff fly ball. The 22-year-old was carted off the field following the catch and entered concussion protocol, though initial tests came back negative. The Yankees will promote top prospect Spencer Jones from Triple-A to fill the roster vacancy for their upcoming series against the Brewers in Milwaukee. Dominguez's absence is a significant blow to New York's already-thin outfield depth heading into a crucial stretch.
Sources: CBS Sports · Sports Illustrated
Cubs Complete Sweep of Reds for 9th Straight Win; Wrigley Streak Reaches 15 Games
Shota Imanaga struck out 10 over six innings and Michael Conforto went 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs as the Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to nine games with an 8-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, completing a four-game sweep. Chicago scored seven runs in the fourth inning as Reds starter Rhett Lowder exited with right shoulder tightness. The Cubs, now 26-12, have also won 15 consecutive games at Wrigley Field, the franchise's longest home winning streak since 1935. Cincinnati dropped its seventh straight game and fell to 20-18.
Sources: MLB.com · CBS Sports
Athletics Demolish Phillies 12-1 as Ginn Goes 8 Innings and Four A's Homer
The Oakland Athletics routed the Philadelphia Phillies 12-1 Thursday night, with J.T. Ginn pitching eight outstanding innings and Zack Gelof homering, tripling, and driving in three runs. Shea Langeliers, Brent Rooker, and Jacob Wilson also hit home runs, all four coming against Phillies rookie Andrew Painter, who allowed seven runs in 2-plus innings to fall to 1-4. Every starter in the A's lineup collected a hit, finishing with 13 total. Jacob Wilson extended his hitting streak to 11 games. Kyle Schwarber homered for Philadelphia, which lost for just the second time in 10 games under interim manager Don Mattingly.
Sources: CBS Sports · ESPN
Yandy Diaz Collects 1,000th Career Hit as Rays Beat Red Sox 8-4 for 7th Straight Win
Yandy Diaz collected his 1,000th career hit Thursday night at Fenway Park, becoming the 20th Cuban-born player to reach the milestone, as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Boston Red Sox 8-4. Diaz's milestone knock was a ground-rule double off right-hander Ryan Watson in the ninth inning. Junior Caminero added a two-run home run, his 10th of the season. Pinch-hitter Chandler Simpson broke a sixth-inning tie with a two-run single and later added an RBI triple. Tampa Bay extended its winning streak to seven consecutive games, making the Rays one of the hottest teams in baseball entering the weekend.
Sources: CBS Sports · ESPN
Masyn Winn's 7th-Inning Triple Lifts Cardinals Over Padres 2-1 in Pitchers' Duel
Masyn Winn delivered a go-ahead RBI triple in the seventh inning as the St. Louis Cardinals edged the San Diego Padres 2-1 in the series opener at Petco Park. Padres starter Michael King was dominant, throwing six innings of one-hit ball and striking out six, with Alec Burleson's fourth-inning solo home run being the only blemish. San Diego handed the ball to rookie Bradgley Rodriguez for the seventh, and Jordan Walker opened with a double before Winn's triple proved decisive. Matthew Liberatore earned the win for St. Louis. Despite the loss, San Diego remains just a half-game behind the NL West-leading Dodgers.
Sources: CBS Sports · Sports Illustrated
McCarthy Grand Slam Snaps Rockies' 6-Game Skid in 6-2 Win Over Mets
Jake McCarthy hit a grand slam and matched a career-high with five RBIs as the Colorado Rockies snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-2 win over the New York Mets on Thursday. McCarthy's eighth-inning slam, which snuck inside the right-field foul pole and was upheld after video review, broke a 2-2 tie. He had also tied the game in the sixth with an RBI double. Antonio Senzatela earned the win with two scoreless innings, and Colorado's bullpen held the Mets to one hit over the final three frames. The victory prevented the Rockies' third winless homestand of at least six games in franchise history.
Sources: CBS Sports
Keibert Ruiz Homers and Drives in 4 as Nationals Top Twins 7-5
Keibert Ruiz homered, doubled twice, and drove in four runs to lead the Washington Nationals to a 7-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Ruiz's solo home run off John Klein in the seventh inning broke a 5-5 tie, and Curtis Mead followed with an RBI single to push Washington's lead to two runs. PJ Poulin earned the win in relief to improve to 3-0 on the season, with Gus Varland collecting four outs for his fourth save. Minnesota's bullpen could not hold the Twins' sixth-inning comeback, which had tied the game at five. Washington continues to play competitive baseball in what has been a difficult early-season stretch.
Sources: CBS Sports
Liam Hicks Two-Run Homer Powers Marlins to 4-3 Win Over Orioles
Liam Hicks hit a two-run home run and reliever Calvin Faucher earned the win as the Miami Marlins edged the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Thursday at loanDepot park. Hicks' shot to right center, which also scored Connor Norby, gave Miami the lead. Starter Max Meyer pitched five innings, allowing two runs with five strikeouts. Gunnar Henderson had an RBI for Baltimore, along with Pete Alonso and Tyler O'Neill. Andrew Kittredge took the loss for the Orioles. Baltimore remains 5.5 games behind the AL East-leading Yankees, whose win over Texas on Thursday further extended New York's grip on the division lead.
Sources: CBS Sports · MLB.com
American League
AL East
1. New York Yankees — 19–10, GB: —
2. Tampa Bay Rays — 17–11, GB: 1.5
3. Baltimore Orioles — 13–15, GB: 5.5
4. Toronto Blue Jays — 12–16, GB: 6.5
5. Boston Red Sox — 12–17, GB: 7.0
AL Central
1. Detroit Tigers — 15–14, GB: —
2. Cleveland Guardians — 15–15, GB: 0.5
3. Minnesota Twins — 13–16, GB: 2.0
4. Chicago White Sox — 11–17, GB: 3.5
5. Kansas City Royals — 11–17, GB: 3.5
AL West
1. Oakland Athletics — 15–13, GB: —
2. Texas Rangers — 14–14, GB: 1.0
3. Seattle Mariners — 14–16, GB: 2.0
4. Los Angeles Angels — 12–17, GB: 3.5
5. Houston Astros — 11–18, GB: 4.5
National League
NL East
1. Atlanta Braves — 20–9, GB: —
2. Miami Marlins — 13–16, GB: 7.0
3. Washington Nationals — 13–16, GB: 7.0
4. New York Mets — 9–19, GB: 10.5
5. Philadelphia Phillies — 9–19, GB: 10.5
NL Central
1. Cincinnati Reds — 18–10, GB: —
2. Chicago Cubs — 17–12, GB: 1.5
3. Pittsburgh Pirates — 16–13, GB: 2.5
4. St. Louis Cardinals — 15–13, GB: 3.0
5. Milwaukee Brewers — 14–13, GB: 3.5
NL West
1. Los Angeles Dodgers — 20–9, GB: —
2. San Diego Padres — 19–9, GB: 0.5
3. Arizona Diamondbacks — 15–12, GB: 4.0
4. San Francisco Giants — 13–15, GB: 6.5
5. Colorado Rockies — 13–16, GB: 7.0
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