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Last updated: May 25, 2026, 2:54 AM ET

Dominant Pitching Performances

Several pitchers delivered standout outings across the league on Sunday. Reid Detmers nearly perfected his night, retiring 24 of 25 batters over eight innings while striking out a career-high 14 to carry the Angels to a 2-1 sweep of the Rangers, with the winning run coming on a ninth-inning throwing error by Justin Foscue. Over in Cleveland, Gavin Williams matched Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez with eight scoreless innings before Kyle Manzardo delivered a ninth-inning pinch-hit homer to secure a 1-0 Guardians win. Meanwhile, the Nationals got just enough from the rotation to blank Atlanta, as Jake Irvin threw five hitless innings for his first win in nearly two months in a 2-0 victory, though he reported feeling tightness in his shoulder on his final few pitches. The most remarkable return came from Gerrit Cole, who tossed six shutout innings off the bump after a 569-day absence following elbow ligament reconstruction, giving the Yankees a rare moment of relief in a rotation that has been stretched thin.

Blue Jays in Disarray

The Blue Jays' Sunday went from bad to worse. Dylan Cease left in the fifth inning with left hamstring discomfort, compounding the rotation problems that have plagued Toronto all season. Hours earlier, George Springer hit his 65th career leadoff home run but it was not enough to prevent Paul Skenes from taking consecutive losses for the first time this year. To cap the day, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exited after being hit in the elbow by a pitch, raising immediate concerns about his availability. The Jays now face a short week with two key starters sidelined and their most valuable position player nursing an elbow knock.

Injuries Pile Up Across the League

A wave of medical updates hit teams coast to coast. The Rockies watched Jose Quintana depart in the second inning with left elbow discomfort, mirroring the arm concerns hitting multiple clubs. The Rays placed Jonny DeLuca on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain, while the Tigers added lefty reliever Brant Hurter to the 15-day IL with lumbar spine inflammation. On the hitting side, Gleyber Torres told reporters his left oblique strain is not fully healed and he is taking a break from swinging the bat as he works back. The Mets scratched Juan Soto from Sunday's lineup against Miami due to illness, a loss the club can ill afford with a thin outfield. The Nationals placed Irvin on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder strain, which he called "positive" news, though the tightness he felt at the end of his five-inning start suggests caution is warranted.

Returns and Roster Moves

The Dodgers managed their roster ahead of a busy week. Teoscar Hernández drove in six runs and homered in a career-high fashion, powering Los Angeles to an 11-3 rout of Milwaukee on Saturday night. A day later, manager Dave Roberts hinted that Robert Gasser may have been tipping his pitches after the lefty blew an early lead against the Dodgers, leading to his option back to Triple-A. On the injury front, utilityman Kiké Hernández is expected to be activated in time for Monday's game after recovering from left elbow surgery, giving the Dodgers a welcome bat back for the stretch run. The Cubs gave Ian Happ the day off and moved Pete Crow-Armstrong into the leadoff spot against the Astros, a sign of how far the former first-round pick has fallen in the pecking order. Bryan Torres homered in his MLB debut at age 28, four years removed from considering retirement, giving the Cardinals a feel-good moment.

Yankees and Red Sox Updates

Aaron Judge ended a career-worst 11-game streak with no RBIs by hitting a two-run homer, providing a needed lift for New York's struggling lineup. Cole's six shutout frames set the tone for a series where the Yankees desperately need pitching depth. Across the rivalry, Garrett Crochet is set to throw batting practice off the Fenway mound on Tuesday as he works back from shoulder inflammation, with the Red Sox hoping their ace can rejoin the rotation sooner rather than later. Houston's Yordan Alvarez left Saturday's game with back spasms and will miss the series finale, another blow for a lineup already searching for consistency.