Blue Jays Shut Out Yankees 2-0 as Judge Slump Deepens

George Springer’s seventh-inning solo homer off Camilo Doval was the decisive blow in Toronto’s 2-0 victory over New York on Thursday night at Yankee Stadium. Spencer Miles led the bullpen effort with a career-best 4 1/3 innings, and five Blue Jays pitchers combined to limit the Yankees to just three hits. Aaron Judge went 0-for-4 and is now 1-for-15 in the series, with no home runs or RBIs in 10 consecutive games since May 10 — matching the worst RBI drought of his career. Toronto split the four-game series before New York opens Friday against Tampa Bay.

Sources: ESPN, CBS Sports

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Braves Beat Marlins 9-3 as Strider Fans Nine

Spencer Strider struck out nine batters over 6 1/3 innings as the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 9-3 Thursday night at loanDepot park. Michael Harris II hit a two-run homer and a solo shot, Mike Yastrzemski also went deep, and Ronald Acuña Jr. added an RBI single before exiting in the sixth as a precaution with left thumb soreness. Strider allowed just four hits — three solo homers to Owen Caissie and Kyle Stowers — and walked two. Atlanta improved to 35-16 and has won 14 of its last 16 series, continuing the best start in the majors.

Sources: CBS Sports, MLB.com

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Blake Snell Placed on IL, Surgery Scheduled for Tuesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed left-hander Blake Snell on the injured list Thursday after he felt something in the back of his left elbow during a pregame catch session. Snell will undergo the NanoNeedle procedure on Tuesday to remove loose bodies — the same surgery Tarik Skubal had — which the Dodgers say should shave about a month off standard recovery time. Manager Dave Roberts said the team expects Snell back this season. Snell had just returned from a previous elbow issue and lasted only three innings in his season debut against Atlanta, allowing five runs. Left-hander Charlie Barnes was recalled in his place.

Sources: ESPN, MLB Trade Rumors

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Gerrit Cole Makes Long-Awaited Return Friday Night

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will make his 2026 season debut Friday night against the Tampa Bay Rays, manager Aaron Boone announced Thursday, moving up the timeline from a planned additional rehab start. Cole underwent Tommy John surgery last spring and has not pitched in a big league game since the 2024 World Series — a gap of roughly 19 months. He made six rehab starts, most recently logging 86 pitches over 5 1/3 innings for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. New York has lost nine of its last 13 games and the Yankees are banking on their ace to stabilize a rotation and narrow Tampa Bay’s lead in the AL East.

Sources: CBS Sports, NBC Sports

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Rays Own MLB-Best Record at 33-15 After Sixth Sweep

The Tampa Bay Rays own the best record in baseball at 33-15 after completing their MLB-best sixth sweep of the season. A four-run eighth inning carried the Rays past the Baltimore Orioles in the most recent series sweep, continuing a dominant stretch. Tampa Bay leads the AL East by 3.5 games over the New York Yankees, though New York’s Gerrit Cole returns Friday to bolster their rotation. The Rays have been the league’s most consistent team through eight weeks, excelling in one-run games and receiving strong bullpen work. Tampa Bay opens a critical three-game series at Yankee Stadium on Friday night.

Sources: MLB.com, CBS Sports

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Rangers’ Josh Smith Hospitalized with Viral Meningitis

Texas Rangers infielder Josh Smith was hospitalized Thursday in the Dallas area after being diagnosed with viral meningitis and is expected to remain hospitalized for at least a week, the team announced. Smith visited a doctor Wednesday after feeling ill. Initial recovery is expected to take seven to ten days before symptoms subside, but Smith must then restart his existing glute rehabilitation before being cleared to return to play — making his timetable significantly longer. Smith had already been on the injured list before the meningitis diagnosis. The condition, while serious, is typically not life-threatening, and the Rangers said Smith is being treated and monitored by medical staff.

Sources: ESPN, CBS Sports

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Athletics Walk Off Angels 3-2 in Extra Innings

Zack Gelof’s fielder’s choice groundout in the 10th inning drove in Nick Kurtz with the winning run as the Oakland Athletics defeated the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 Thursday night in Anaheim. The Angels had tied the game after trailing through the middle innings, sending it to extras, but Gelof’s clutch groundout ended the threat. Jose Soriano recorded his sixth win of the season in a strong outing for Los Angeles before the bullpen surrendered the late lead. The Athletics improved to 25-24 with the walk-off victory, pulling into a winning record and strengthening their grip on the AL West lead ahead of a busy weekend schedule.

Sources: CBS Sports, ESPN

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Guardians Beat Tigers 3-1, Cantillo Improves to 4-1

Joey Cantillo pitched effectively to improve to 4-1 on the season as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 3-1 in a Thursday afternoon matchup. Sam Gaddis earned the save for Cleveland, which has now won the series. Detroit starter Casey Mize fell to 2-3 despite posting a 2.47 ERA. The Guardians (30-22) lead the AL Central by 4.5 games over the Chicago White Sox. Cleveland continues to play steady baseball through late May, limiting opposing offenses while getting contributions from across the roster. Detroit has now dropped to 20-31, sitting 10 games back in the division after dropping seven of their last ten.

Sources: ESPN, MLB.com

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Pirates Rout Cardinals 6-2, Ashcraft Wins

Braxton Ashcraft improved to 3-2 on the season, pitching his way through St. Louis’s lineup to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-2 victory over the Cardinals on Thursday afternoon. The loss was costly for St. Louis starter Dustin May, who fell to 3-5 with the defeat. Pittsburgh (26-24) has now won two consecutive games and sits 3.5 games back of NL Central-leading Milwaukee and Chicago. The Cardinals (28-21), despite Thursday’s loss, remain within striking distance of the division lead. Both clubs have been among the NL’s more competitive teams this spring, and the rivalry series delivered competitive baseball at Busch Stadium throughout.

Sources: CBS Sports, MLB.com

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Mets Edge Nationals 2-1 to Split Series

The New York Mets edged the Washington Nationals 2-1 Thursday afternoon in Washington to salvage a split of their series. David Peterson started for New York but his season-long struggles continued, with the Mets relying on their bullpen to protect the slim margin. Cade Cavalli started for Washington, allowing two runs over his outing. The Mets improved to 22-28, still last place in the NL East at 12.5 games behind the Braves, but the win represented a needed positive result in what has been a disappointing stretch. The Nationals fell to 25-26, now trailing Atlanta by double-digits as the Braves have run away with the division early.

Sources: MLB.com, CBS Sports

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Diamondbacks Edge Rockies 2-1, Rodriguez Improves to 4-1

The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies 2-1 Thursday night in Phoenix, with Eduardo Rodriguez earning the win to improve to 4-1 on the season with a 2.53 ERA. Rodriguez held Colorado to one run while the Arizona offense did just enough. The Diamondbacks improved to 26-23 and sit in third place in the NL West, 4 games behind the co-leading San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers. Colorado fell to 19-32 and remains the worst record in the NL West. Arizona has won back-to-back games and looks to gain ground in what should be a competitive divisional race through the summer months.

Sources: CBS Sports, ESPN

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Marlins Acquire Rece Hinds From Reds in Exchange for Pitching Prospect

The Miami Marlins acquired outfielder Rece Hinds from the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday in exchange for minor league right-hander Zach McCambley. Hinds, who was designated for assignment by the Reds a few days ago and went unclaimed on waivers, was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville after the deal. The Marlins also recalled infielder Graham Pauley and placed infielder Leo Jiménez on the seven-day injured list with concussion symptoms. Miami transferred left-hander Robby Snelling to the 60-day IL to clear a 40-man roster spot for Hinds. The 24-year-old Hinds had struggled at the big league level but showed power potential in the minors before Cincinnati designated him.

Sources: MLB Trade Rumors, ESPN Transactions

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