Samwise MLB Newsletter
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Braves Beat Blue Jays 4-3, Push Best Record in Baseball to 41-20
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 Tuesday night, pushing baseball’s best record to 41-20. Matt Olson provided the decisive blow with a tiebreaking home run — his 17th of the season — that barely cleared the right-field wall and snapped a 3-3 tie in the sixth inning. Starter Bryce Elder rebounded from his worst outing of the year, allowing six hits and three runs over 6 2/3 innings after surrendering nine hits and six runs in his previous start. Kevin Gausman took the loss despite striking out eight in six innings, while Reynaldo Iglesias earned his 11th save. Kazuma Okamoto hit a two-run homer for Toronto.
Sources: ESPN, CBS Sports
Guardians Rout Yankees 9-4 as Judge Sits Out First Game of Season
The Cleveland Guardians beat the New York Yankees 9-4 on Tuesday, with José Ramírez doubling three times and delivering the go-ahead RBI in the fifth inning. Kyle Manzardo added a two-run homer off Cam Schlittler in the fourth, and rookie Travis Bazzana hit a three-run double off Camilo Doval in the eighth to seal it. Colin Holderman (4-1) earned the win; Schlittler allowed five runs and five hits in a season-low 4 1/3 innings. The Yankees played without Aaron Judge, who sat out his first game of the season with a bone bruise in his upper right rib. Paul Goldschmidt homered and drove in all four New York runs.
Ohtani Hits Double and Triple as Dodgers Edge Diamondbacks 6-5
Shohei Ohtani hit a double and a triple with two RBI while Freddie Freeman launched a two-run homer as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Tuesday. Ohtani led off with a double and scored on Freeman’s ninth homer, making it 2-0 in the first. A two-run Ohtani triple in the second extended the lead to 4-0. Mookie Betts added an RBI single and Andy Pages contributed a sacrifice fly. Corbin Carroll homered as Arizona closed to 6-5. Brusdar Treinen (2-1) earned the win. Ohtani is batting .462 over his last six games. The Dodgers have won 15 of their last 19.
Sources: ESPN, Sports Illustrated
Mariners Homer Three Times, Extend Win Streak to Eight Games
The Seattle Mariners extended their winning streak to eight games Tuesday, homering three times to beat the New York Mets and improve to 33-29 — their best mark of the 2026 season. Logan Gilbert (4-4) allowed three runs over 5 1/3 innings for the win. Julio Rodríguez hit a sky-high solo shot in the sixth inning, a Statcast-projected 396-foot drive that hung for 6.6 seconds. During the eight-game run, Seattle swept the Athletics and posted an MLB-best 1.92 ERA. The Mariners have moved into first place in the AL West, advancing above .500 for the first time all season.
Harrison Fans 12 as Brewers Top Giants 8-3, Move 16 Games Over .500
Milwaukee Brewers starter Kyle Harrison struck out 12 batters — matching his season high — and Jake Bauers launched a three-run homer as the Brewers defeated the San Francisco Giants 8-3 on Tuesday. Harrison (7-1) allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings, winning his sixth straight start. He fanned at least 10 batters for the fifth time in his career. Bauers’ first-inning homer off Trevor McDonald (2-3) was his team-leading 10th. The Giants cut it to 4-3 in the eighth on RBI singles by Bryce Eldridge and Jung Hoo Lee, but Milwaukee added four runs in the bottom half. The Brewers lead the NL Central at 37-21.
Tigers Blank Rays 8-0 Behind Flaherty’s Six Shutout Innings
The Detroit Tigers ended nine consecutive road series without a win by blanking the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0 on Tuesday. Jack Flaherty fired six shutout innings, allowing five hits and two walks. Spencer Torkelson led off the second with a double, and Pérez followed with a 404-foot home run over the left-field wall to make it 4-0. Greene added a leadoff homer in the seventh. Detroit also won back-to-back games for the first time since May 2-3. Flaherty, who had lost five straight starts, improved to 1-7. The Tigers’ first road series win since opening the season at San Diego lifted Detroit to 24-38.
Aaron Judge Sits Out First Game of Season with Bone Bruise Near Shoulder
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was out of the starting lineup Tuesday for his first absence of the 2026 season, sidelined by a bone bruise in his upper right rib that he feels in his shoulder. Manager Aaron Boone said Judge had been dealing with shoulder soreness for two weeks, with the issue worsening over the weekend. Tests conducted on Monday revealed the bruise. Judge met with team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad on Tuesday and will see a specialist on Wednesday. The Yankees have not ruled out a stint on the injured list, and Judge remains day-to-day. New York lost 9-4 to Cleveland in Judge’s absence.
Reds Place Elly De La Cruz on 10-Day IL with Hamstring Strain
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain, expected to miss two to four weeks. De La Cruz was diagnosed with between a grade 1 and grade 2 strain. Manager Terry Francona said the shortstop will undergo another MRI in mid-June to reassess the injury. Infielder Edwin Arroyo was promoted to fill the roster spot. The Reds entered Tuesday’s game at 31-29 in the NL Central race behind Milwaukee. De La Cruz had been a key contributor for Cincinnati before the injury, and the Reds hope the strain tracks closer to two weeks than four.
Sources: MLB Trade Rumors, NBC Sports
Ball Bounces Off Adell’s Head for Home Run as Rockies Top Angels 8-2
Colorado Rockies batter TJ Rumfield collected one of the most unusual home runs of the 2026 season Tuesday when a fly ball deflected off Angels outfielder Jo Adell’s glove, bounced off his head, and cleared the fence in an 8-2 Rockies win at Angel Stadium. The play drew comparisons to Jose Canseco’s infamous 1993 incident. Angels manager Kurt Suzuki expressed sympathy for Adell, noting his defensive growth over the years and a Gold Glove finalist nod in 2024. Adell had robbed three home runs in a single game earlier this season. Toru Sugano (5-4) earned the win for Colorado.
American League
AL East
1. Tampa Bay — 36–22, —
2. N.Y. Yankees — 36–24, 1.0 GB
3. Baltimore — 29–32, 8.5 GB
4. Toronto — 29–32, 8.5 GB
5. Boston — 25–34, 11.5 GB
AL Central
1. Cleveland — 35–27, —
2. Chi. White Sox — 32–29, 2.5 GB
3. Minnesota — 29–33, 6.0 GB
4. Detroit — 24–38, 11.0 GB
5. Kansas City — 23–38, 11.5 GB
AL West
1. Seattle — 33–29, —
2. Texas — 30–31, 2.5 GB
3. Athletics — 29–31, 3.0 GB
4. Houston — 27–35, 6.0 GB
5. L.A. Angels — 23–39, 10.0 GB
National League
NL East
1. Atlanta — 41–20, —
2. Philadelphia — 31–29, 9.5 GB
3. Washington — 31–31, 10.5 GB
4. Miami — 28–34, 13.5 GB
5. N.Y. Mets — 26–35, 15.0 GB
NL Central
1. Milwaukee — 37–21, —
2. Pittsburgh — 33–28, 5.5 GB
3. St. Louis — 31–28, 6.5 GB
4. Chi. Cubs — 32–29, 6.5 GB
5. Cincinnati — 31–29, 7.0 GB
NL West
1. L.A. Dodgers — 39–22, —
2. San Diego — 32–27, 6.0 GB
3. Arizona — 32–28, 6.5 GB
4. Colorado — 24–38, 15.5 GB
5. San Francisco — 23–38, 16.0 GB
Curated by JD · samwise.agency
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