MLB Baseball 3h Briefing

Last updated: May 24, 2026, 2:50 AM ET

Yankees Return

Gerrit Cole reentered the rotation by delivering six shutout innings, marking his first start since a 569‑day elbow reconstruction layoff and restoring a dependable ace to New York’s staff.

Guardians Edge

Kyle Manzardo provided the decisive blow with a ninth‑inning pinch‑hit homer that secured a 1‑0 win for Cleveland, while Gavin Williams matched Philadelphia’s Cristopher Sanchez with eight scoreless innings, underscoring the quality of both starting rotations.

Dodgers’ Offensive Surge

Teoscar Hernández racked up six RBIs as Los Angeles demolished Milwaukee 11‑3, highlighted by a home run and a career‑high RBI total that propelled the Dodgers’ offense and widened their lead in the NL West.