MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: May 24, 2026, 2:51 AM ET

Yankees, Cole Returns Gerrit Cole delivered six shutout innings in his first start since undergoing Tommy John surgery, ending a 569‑day hiatus and giving New York a 4‑2 win that tightened the AL East race. His fastball velocity hovered near 96 mph, and the bullpen preserved the lead, allowing the Yankees to climb to 48‑35 overall.

Guardians Secure Nail‑Biter Kyle Manzardo provided a ninth‑inning pinch‑hit homer that broke a 0‑0 deadlock, backing up Gavin Williams’ eight scoreless innings and delivering a 1‑0 victory for Cleveland. The walk‑off blast marked Manzardo’s first career pinch‑hit home run and kept the Guardians within two games of the AL Central lead.

Dodgers’ Offensive Burst Teoscar Hernández racked up six RBIs as Los Angeles exploded for an 11‑3 rout of Milwaukee, matching a career high and extending the Dodgers’ winning streak to four games. Hernández’s three‑run double in the fourth inning sparked a three‑run inning, while the bullpen limited the Brewers to two runs after the fifth.

Cubs Adjust Lineup Amid Injuries Ian Happ sat out Saturday as Chicago gave the struggling left fielder a rest and promoted Pete Crow‑Armstrong to the leadoff spot against Houston. The move came after Happ’s slash line dipped below .250 in his last ten plate appearances, prompting manager David Ross to seek a spark at the top of the order.

Astros Lose DH to Back Spasm Yordan Alvarez exited in the sixth with a back spasm during a 3‑0 win over the Cubs and was ruled out for the series finale. Alvarez’s departure forced Houston to rely on a bench‑depth lineup, and the injury raised concerns about his availability for the upcoming road trip to the West Coast.

Nationals Pitching Revival Jake Irvin threw five hitless innings to earn his first win in nearly two months, guiding Washington to a 2‑0 shutout of Atlanta. Irvin reported mild tightness on his final pitches but credited a focused fastball command for the dominant performance, which helped the Nationals stay within a game of the NL East lead.

Cardinals Celebrate Late Debut Bryan Torres homered in his MLB debut at age, delivering a single‑run shot that contributed to St. Louis’ 5‑2