Judge Ends 11-Game Homer Drought With Walk-Off Blast, Yankees Top First-Place Rays 2-0

Aaron Judge ended an 11-game home run drought with a walk-off, two-run homer off Rays closer Kevin Kelly in the bottom of the ninth inning Sunday, lifting the New York Yankees to a 2-0 victory at Yankee Stadium. Trent Grisham drew a leadoff walk before Judge crushed a first-pitch sinker 363 feet to right-center for his 17th homer of the season, tying him second in the American League. Ryan Weathers pitched eight-plus shutout innings for Tampa Bay. Judge had not homered since May 10. It was his fourth career walk-off homer. The win trimmed Tampa Bay's AL East lead to three games, with the Rays dropping to 33-15.

Sources: ESPN, CBS Sports

Hernandez Walk-Off Grand Slam Caps Marlins' Three-Game Sweep of Mets

Heriberto Hernandez hit a grand slam off Devin Williams in the ninth inning for his first big-league walk-off hit, giving the Miami Marlins a 4-0 win and a three-game sweep of the New York Mets on Sunday. The 416-foot blast made Hernandez the seventh player in major league history to break a 0-0 tie with a walk-off grand slam, the first since Kansas City's Justin Maxwell in 2013. Six Marlins pitchers combined for the shutout. New York had just two runs and 11 hits across the series and fell to last place in the NL East at 22-31. Miami improved to 22-29.

Sources: MLB.com, CBS Sports

Yamamoto Goes Seven Strong as Dodgers Beat Brewers 5-1, Cap 7-2 Road Trip

Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed one run over seven innings and Kyle Tucker delivered a tiebreaking two-run triple in the fifth before Andy Pages added a two-run homer, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-1 victory at Milwaukee on Sunday. Los Angeles won two of three to close a 7-2 road trip. Yamamoto faced the Brewers for the first time since pitching a three-hitter in Game 2 of last season's NL Championship Series. Will Klein and Tanner Scott completed the game as the Dodgers bullpen extended its modern franchise record of consecutive scoreless innings to 38. Los Angeles improved to 31-19.

Sources: ESPN, CBS Sports

Astros Complete Three-Game Sweep of Cubs, Extending Chicago's Losing Streak to Eight

Christian Walker hit a three-run homer as part of a five-run fifth inning and the Houston Astros completed a three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs with an 8-5 victory Sunday, sending Chicago's losing streak to eight games — the longest since 2022. Jake Meyers and Nick Allen also went deep for Houston. The Cubs had led 3-1 after two innings but collapsed, surrendering the lead on Jeremy Peña's two-run single before Walker's blast. Chicago has lost 12 of its last 14, including six straight at Wrigley Field after winning 15 consecutive home games. The Cubs fell to 29-22.

Sources: ESPN, CBS Sports

Brooks Lee's Tiebreaking Single Fuels Twins' First Fenway Sweep Since 1994

Brooks Lee delivered a tiebreaking two-run single in a three-run sixth inning and the Minnesota Twins held off the Boston Red Sox 6-5 at soggy Fenway Park on Sunday to complete the club's first three-game sweep in Boston since June 1994. Bailey Ober earned the win, and Travis Adams got the final out with two runners on for his first career save. Minnesota improved to 23-27 for their 10th victory in 14 games. Boston's Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 11th homer and Masataka Yoshida added a solo shot. The Red Sox fell to a major-league-worst 8-17 at home.

Sources: CBS Sports

Valdez Clubs First Career Hit as Pirates Beat Blue Jays 4-1

Esmerlyn Valdez, promoted from Triple-A Indianapolis just two days earlier, hit a two-run home run for his first major league hit as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday. Valdez, 23, had been called up Friday when Pittsburgh needed roster depth and capitalized in his second big-league appearance. Pittsburgh received strong pitching to take the series win in Toronto. The Pirates improved to 26-24, maintaining a share of third place in the NL Central. Toronto fell to 22-27 and dropped a second consecutive series. The result offered Pittsburgh a promising look at a young contributor from their minor league system.

Sources: CBS Sports

Guardians Rebound From Saturday Shutout to Top Phillies 3-1

One day after being blanked 3-0, the Cleveland Guardians rebounded to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Sunday, splitting the two-game set in Philadelphia. Cleveland struck early and held on behind solid pitching, limiting one of the NL's most productive offenses to a single run. The Guardians sit at 30-22 atop the AL Central, maintaining their division lead. Philadelphia dropped to 25-25, falling back to the .500 mark after an inconsistent stretch. The Phillies, needing to gain ground in the NL East, were contained by Cleveland's pitching staff. The split leaves both teams at similar points as May winds down.

Sources: CBS Sports

Bryan Torres Homers in MLB Debut at 28, Cardinals Top Reds 8-1

Bryan Torres, 11 years after his first minor league appearance, finally reached the big leagues at 28 and made a memorable debut Saturday: he walked in his first plate appearance, singled on his second, and hit a two-run homer off Jose Franco in the ninth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals routed the Cincinnati Reds 8-1. The 337-foot blast left Torres's bat at 99.8 mph. Torres reached base three times and helped the Cardinals improve to 28-21, one game behind division-leading Milwaukee. Cincinnati fell to 26-24. Torres's long journey through the minor leagues immediately became one of the weekend's most celebrated individual stories.

Sources: MLB.com, CBS Sports

Rays Lose DeLuca, Rangers' Winn Shelved in Latest Round of AL Injuries

The Tampa Bay Rays placed outfielder Jonny DeLuca on the 10-day injured list retroactive to May 23 with a right hamstring strain, another blow to a Tampa Bay roster still atop the AL East at 33-15. The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Cole Winn on the 15-day IL with arm fatigue. Additional moves: the Atlanta Braves have been without catcher Sean Murphy since May 11 after a fractured left middle finger, and Seattle's Cal Raleigh has been out since May 14 with a right oblique strain. Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Danny Coulombe and Detroit's Akil Baddoo also joined IL lists in a rash of injuries affecting multiple AL contenders this week.

Sources: MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Trade Rumors

Corbin Carroll Hits Two More Triples, Now One Away From Diamondbacks' All-Time Record

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll hit two triples Sunday against San Francisco, pushing his career total to 51 and placing him just one away from the Diamondbacks' all-time franchise record of 52, set by Stephen Drew across 773 games over parts of seven seasons. Carroll has reached the mark in just 537 games. Only two major leaguers have more than three triples in 2026 — Carroll with eight and Tampa Bay's Chandler Simpson with four. Carroll, 24, has five multi-triple games in his career, one of only nine players in major league history. Arizona begins a San Francisco road series this week, where Carroll could claim the record within days.

Sources: Sports Illustrated

Royals Blank Mariners 5-0, Add to Seattle's Struggles Without Raleigh

The Kansas City Royals shut out the Seattle Mariners 5-0 on Saturday, further exposing Seattle's offensive woes during the absence of catcher Cal Raleigh, who has been on the injured list since May 14 with a right oblique strain. Kansas City received consistent pitching and scattered five runs to control the game. The Royals improved to 20-30, while Seattle fell to 24-27, dropping further behind division-leading Oakland in the AL West. Seattle has now dropped three of four at home. The Royals' staff delivered one of the team's stronger pitching performances of May, keeping Seattle's lineup silent throughout nine innings.

Sources: CBS Sports

Tigers Top Orioles 4-1 to Take Weekend Series in Baltimore

The Detroit Tigers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 on Sunday, taking the series in Baltimore and providing momentum for a club trying to climb out of the AL Central basement. Detroit improved to 20-31 with the victory, while Baltimore fell to 21-29 — one of the more disappointing records among teams with preseason AL East aspirations. The Tigers received a quality start and timely hitting to build a lead they did not surrender. Baltimore, once projected as an AL East contender, has been inconsistent through the first two months of 2026. Detroit's win offers the Tigers a modest boost heading into a challenging June schedule.

Sources: CBS Sports

Angels Top Rangers 5-2 to Deal Texas Another Setback in AL West

The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Saturday, dealing another setback to a Rangers squad that entered 2026 with postseason ambitions. Texas fell to 24-25, dropping closer to .500 while Oakland continued leading the AL West. The Rangers, World Series champions two years ago, have been unable to sustain winning runs in 2026. Los Angeles improved to 17-34 — a rare bright spot for a rebuilding club. The Angels offense produced enough against Texas pitching to take the game, sending the teams into Sunday's finale with the Rangers needing a split to avoid losing the series in Arlington.

Sources: CBS Sports

Walker Homers Twice, Astros Shut Out Cubs 3-0 as Chicago's Skid Hits Seven Games

Christian Walker hit two home runs and drove in all three runs as the Houston Astros blanked the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Saturday, stretching Chicago's losing streak to seven games — the longest since 2022. Colin Rea threw seven strong innings for the Cubs but received no support against an Astros rotation posting MLB's highest ERA. Chicago hitters went 7-for-59 across the first two games of the series. Walker's performance powered an Astros offense that has surged despite Houston sitting at 20-31. The Cubs fell to 29-21, a game behind division-leading Milwaukee in the tightly bunched NL Central.

Sources: CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated

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