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Last updated: June 1, 2026, 5:46 PM ET

Injury Report The Reds placed shortstop Elly De La Cruz on the injured list with a strained right hamstring, expected to miss 2-4 weeks after he was injured during Sunday's game. Across the league, injuries continued to pile up as Blue Jays outfielder Jesus Sánchez exited Sunday's contest after being struck on the wrist by a ball thrown from the stands against the Orioles. The Phillies lost catcher J.T. Realmuto to a left wrist contusion after he was hit by a pitch against the Dodgers, while the Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Bailey Ober on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation. Ober, who had been 6-3 with a 4.59 ERA in 66⅔ innings this season, becomes another blow to the Twins' pitching staff.

Team Performance The New York Yankees produced a historic offensive explosion on Sunday, scoring 13 runs in the third inning for the first time in nearly 21 years as their first 12 batters all reached safely against an overwhelmed Athletics pitching staff. In Cleveland, pitcher Tanner Bibee continued his winless start to the season, becoming the first player in the franchise's 125-year history to go without a win in his first 13 starts. Meanwhile, the Mariners extended their winning streak to six games with a 3-2 walk-off victory against the Diamondbacks, with the team clearly finding its groove during their longest win streak of the season.

League News & Labor Fantasy baseball players prepared for Week 10 as ESPN released its forecasting guide for June 1-7, while Phillies star Bryce Harper expressed concern about potential labor issues, warning that losing momentum in negotiations could compromise the 2027 season. to 2026, the Dodgers currently lead the odds to win the World Series, with the Brewers emerging as strong contenders as teams begin to position themselves for the next offseason.

Rivalries & Roster Moves Hall of Famer David Ortiz revealed that Red Sox owner John Henry is concerned about the direction of his last-place team, highlighting the growing anxiety in Boston. In a playful rivalry moment, the Pirates mocked the Twins by posting Minnesota's logo on X with the "W" removed from "Twins" following a series sweep. On the roster front, the Cardinals recalled right-handed pitcher Hunter Dobbins from Triple-A Memphis, where he earned his first professional save in Sunday's game against the Cubs. The month of May also featured an impressive pitching duel between Cy Young candidates, with both pitchers delivering outstanding performances that have set the stage for an interesting second half of the season.