MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: May 23, 2026, 5:43 PM ET

On-Field Returns & Heroics

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole silenced doubters with a six shutout innings in his first start since July 2023, striking out four in a no-decision as New York’s bullpen later faltered. The Guardians, meanwhile, stole a 1-0 win when Gavin Williams matched eight scoreless frames against Cleveland and Kyle Manzardo delivered a pinch-hit homer in the ninth. Baltimore’s Jackson Holliday cleared the short left-field wall with a 337-foot two-run shot that just stayed fair, powering a 7-4 win over Detroit. After a three-game absence with an illness, Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber returned to the lineup as the DH and second hitter. The Reds offense received a lift with the activation of designated hitter Eugenio Suárez from the injured list.

Injury Updates & Roster Moves

Houston’s All-Star designated hitter Yordan Alvarez exited with back spasms in the sixth inning at Wrigley, a significant blow to the AL’s top lineup. Diamondbacks left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. left with hamstring tightness after making a sliding catch. Dodgers infielder Max Muncy departed after a hit-by-pitch to his right wrist in the eighth. Cubs manager Craig Counsell benched slumping outfielder Ian Happ and promoted Pete Crow-Armstrong to the leadoff spot. Chicago also placed Matt Shaw on the injured list with back tightness and recalled Pedro Ramirez from Triple-A, where he hit .312 with nine homers. The Angels optioned Josh Lowe to Triple-A and put Yoán Moncada on the injured list with right knee inflammation. New York activated shortstop José Caballero from the injured list, while Anthony Volpe is expected to get some work at second base for added infield depth.

Transactions & System Analysis

The Mets designated veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment after a brief, rocky stint yielded a 6.75 ERA over 14 appearances. Seattle’s underperforming club is drawing trade interest as a potential source of help for contenders, according to analysts. Mariners minor leaguer Jose Zerpa received an 80-game suspension after testing positive for Stanozolol, a performance-enhancing substance. The league’s new automated ball-strike system is showing a tight but consistent zone, with early data indicating a slight reduction in the called strike zone compared to the previous season.

Stadium Development

The Athletics’ long-awaited relocation to Las Vegas took a visible step forward as the lower bowl of the $2 billion domed stadium on the Strip began to take shape. Project officials confirmed the venue remains on schedule to open before the 2028 season, a critical milestone for the franchise’s future in its new market.