Rays Hold Off Yankees 4-2, Extend AL East Lead to 5.5 Games

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankees 4-2 Friday night at Yankee Stadium, stretching their American League East lead to 5.5 games. Richie Palacios contributed an RBI single for Tampa Bay, while Austin Wells homered for New York in a losing effort. The Rays improved to 34-15 on the season, including 15-10 on the road, maintaining the best record in the American League by a wide margin. The Yankees, now 30-22, have fallen steadily further behind despite a solid home record of 16-9. Tampa Bay’s depth and consistency have made them the clear class of the AL East through seven weeks of play.

Sources: ESPN, CBS Sports

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Cubs Strand 11, Lose Sixth Straight as Astros Win 4-2

The Chicago Cubs dropped their sixth consecutive game Friday, falling 4-2 to the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field and losing 10 of their last 12. Spencer Arrighetti improved to 6-1, allowing two hits and four walks over five scoreless innings while striking out five. Christian Vasquez homered for Houston. The Cubs loaded the bases with nobody out in one inning but came away empty-handed as Arrighetti struck out Ian Happ on a 76.8 mph curveball, then got Seiya Suzuki to pop out and Michael Conforto to ground out. Chicago finished with four hits and went 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position, drawing loud boos from the Wrigley crowd.

Sources: CBS Sports, MLB.com

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Braves Rally in 11th to Beat Nationals 5-4, Win Fourth Straight

Chadwick Tromp’s two-out RBI single in the 11th inning drove in Eli White and gave the Atlanta Braves a 5-4 come-from-behind victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday, their fourth consecutive win. Atlanta improved to 36-16, the best record in baseball, continuing a dominant stretch that has put the Braves well ahead in the National League East. No other NL East team is within 10 games of the division lead. Washington dropped to 25-27. The Braves have won 11 of their last 14 games, reinforcing their status as the top team in the National League heading into the final days of May.

Sources: CBS Sports

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Marlins Prospect Robby Snelling to Undergo Tommy John Surgery, Miss Rest of 2026

Miami Marlins left-hander Robby Snelling will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, ending his 2026 season after just one major league start. Snelling made his big league debut on May 8, pitching five solid innings, but reported elbow discomfort after a subsequent bullpen session and was diagnosed with a UCL sprain before being transferred to the 60-day injured list. Tommy John surgery typically requires 14 or more months of recovery, meaning Snelling will also miss a significant portion of 2027. Since he is on the major league injured list, Snelling will accrue big league pay and service time during his rehabilitation.

Sources: MLB Trade Rumors, ESPN

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Guardians Blank Phillies 1-0; Manzardo Homer Settles Eight-Inning Pitchers’ Duel

Kyle Manzardo hit a home run off Jose Duran to give the Cleveland Guardians a 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday in a remarkable pitchers’ duel. Cristopher Sanchez and Williams each threw eight shutout innings, combining for 16 scoreless frames before handing off to their bullpens. The Guardians improved to 31-22 with the win, remaining atop the AL Central. Philadelphia dropped to 25-26, falling further back in the NL East. Manzardo’s solo shot proved to be the game’s only run, as both starters were dominant and neither team generated consistent offense until the late-game heroics settled the outcome.

Sources: ESPN, CBS Sports

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Orioles Beat Tigers 7-4; Detroit Has Lost 15 of Its Last 17 Games

The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Friday, piling on a struggling Tigers team that has now lost 15 of its last 17 games and carries the worst road record in the majors at 7-20. Gunnar Henderson had three of Baltimore’s 14 hits as the Orioles opened a season-high 10-game homestand with a convincing win. Detroit fell to 20-32, cementing its status as one of the most disappointing teams in the American League this season. Baltimore improved to 22-28. The Orioles are putting together a better stretch of play after a slow start that left them well off the pace in the AL East.

Sources: CBS Sports

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Twins Rally From Four-Run Deficit, Outlast Red Sox 8-6

The Minnesota Twins erased a 4-0 first-inning deficit and defeated the Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Friday at Fenway Park. Boston scored four times in the opening frame to take an early lead, but the Twins chipped away and eventually pulled ahead for their third win in five games. Minnesota improved to 24-27 with the comeback victory, while the Red Sox fell to 22-28, dropping their second straight. The Twins have shown resilience throughout the season, fighting back from deficits in multiple games this spring. Boston, now 12.5 games behind the AL East-leading Rays, continues to struggle to find consistency on both sides of the ball.

Sources: CBS Sports

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Gausman Deals Into Seventh as Blue Jays Win Third Straight, 6-2 Over Pirates

Kevin Gausman pitched into the seventh inning, Yohendrick Pinango hit a two-run double and George Springer also drove in two as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 Friday night for their third consecutive victory. Gausman was effective in his extended outing, keeping Pittsburgh’s lineup off balance throughout. Toronto improved to 23-26 with the win, keeping pace in the middle of the AL East. The Pirates fell to 26-25 as their recent positive stretch hit a snag. Pinango’s and Springer’s doubles came in situations where the Blue Jays worked pitch counts effectively, building multi-run innings that Pittsburgh’s pitching staff could not answer.

Sources: CBS Sports

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Padres Roll Past Athletics 7-3 at Petco Park

The San Diego Padres defeated the Oakland Athletics 7-3 Friday night at Petco Park, pushing their record to 30-20 and maintaining second place in the NL West, one game behind the Dodgers. The Padres produced a well-rounded offensive effort with multiple contributors driving in runs. Oakland fell to 26-25, dropping a half-game back in the tight AL West race. San Diego’s bullpen held the lead through the later innings as the Padres closed out the series opener. The Athletics continue to outperform preseason projections despite the road loss, remaining among the AL West leaders as Houston’s disappointing season reshapes the division’s competitive landscape.

Sources: CBS Sports

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Marlins Edge Mets 2-1; Caissie Drives in Both Miami Runs

Owen Caissie drove in both Miami runs as the Marlins edged the New York Mets 2-1 Friday at loanDepot Park, handing New York yet another tight loss. The Mets fell to 22-29, continuing a season full of one-run frustrations. Miami improved to 23-28, closing within a half-game of the Mets in the NL East. Caissie’s contributions proved decisive in a low-scoring game that went down to the wire. The Marlins have played better ball this month, and back-to-back wins over the Mets have given Miami momentum. New York’s bullpen has been unable to protect close leads on multiple occasions over the past two weeks.

Sources: CBS Sports

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Rockies End Arizona’s Five-Game Win Streak With 3-2 Victory

Chad Stevens hit a go-ahead single into shallow right field to score Sterlin Thompson, and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 Friday, snapping the D-backs’ five-game winning streak. Tomoyuki Sugano had his longest outing of the season for Colorado, pitching into the seventh inning and allowing two runs on six hits while striking out three. Arizona had built momentum entering the series but could not extend its winning run. Colorado improved to 20-32 while Arizona dropped to 26-24. Stevens’ late-game hit provided a rare bright moment for a Colorado franchise still navigating one of baseball’s most difficult rebuilding stretches in recent memory.

Sources: CBS Sports

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Mariners Shut Out Royals 2-0 in Kansas City

The Seattle Mariners blanked the Kansas City Royals 2-0 on Friday night, moving to 25-27 on the season and tightening their grip on the AL West race. Seattle’s pitching staff combined for the shutout, limiting Kansas City to minimal offense in a clean, efficient road performance. The Royals fell to 20-31, continuing a rough stretch near the bottom of the AL Central. The Mariners’ pitching-first identity has produced multiple shutout efforts this season. Seattle remains within reach of the Athletics in the AL West, where all three top teams are separated by no more than two games heading into the final week of May.

Sources: CBS Sports

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Angels Rally to Stun Rangers 8-5 in Anaheim

The Los Angeles Angels rallied to defeat the Texas Rangers 8-5 on Friday, delivering a much-needed win for a club that entered at 17-34, the worst record in the AL West. Texas fell to 24-26, leaving the Rangers one and a half games behind the Oakland Athletics in the division standings. The Rangers had been building some consistency but could not close out the game in Anaheim. For Los Angeles, the victory offered a rare moment of optimism as the team searches for positive momentum in an otherwise difficult season. Texas will look to respond Saturday as the series continues at Angel Stadium.

Sources: CBS Sports

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