MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: May 24, 2026, 8:44 AM ET

Dodgers Power Surge Hernandez ignites offense as Teoscar Hernández matched his career‑high six RBIs in an 11‑3 rout of Milwaukee, while Ohtani dominates on mound delivered a leadoff homer and five scoreless innings in Los Angeles’ win over San Diego. The twin performances lifted the Dodgers to a three‑game winning streak and solidified their position atop the NL West, with the club now averaging 5.6 runs per game over the span.

Cardinals’ Late‑Blooming Rookie Torres homers in debut gave St. Louis a 4‑2 victory, marking the first major‑league home run for the 28‑year‑old after four years of contemplation. His early impact helped the Cardinals snap a two‑game slide and keep pace with the NL Central leader, moving them to a .538 winning percentage.

Yankees Return from Injury Cole pitches shutout by delivering six scoreless innings in his first start since a 569‑day elbow reconstruction, and Caballero activated added depth at shortstop for the finale against Tampa Bay. Together the moves bolstered New York’s rotation and infield options, contributing to a 5‑1 win that kept the AL East lead intact.

Phillies‑Guardians Nail‑Biter Manzardo delivers clutch homer in the ninth supplied the only run in a 1‑0 triumph, complementing Gavin Williams’ eight‑inning, zero‑run effort. The Guardians’ narrow victory ended a three‑game skid, while Philadelphia’s pitchers continued to dominate, registering a collective 2.31 ERA over the weekend.

Cubs Adjust Lineup Amid Injuries Happ rests, Crow‑Armstrong leads saw Chicago move Pete Crow‑Armstrong to leadoff as Ian Happ took a day off, and Shaw placed on IL prompted the promotion of Pedro Ramirez, who had been hitting .312 with nine homers in Triple‑A. The roster shuffle came after Houston’s Yordan Alvarez exited with back spasms Alvarez leaves game, forcing the Cubs to rely on depth in a 3‑0 win.

Injury Updates Across the League Williams’ ace exits early after tests cleared him of structural knee damage, while Gurriel suffers hamstring tightness and Clarke sidelined with strain reduced the Diamondbacks’ outfield options. Additionally, Kimbrel designated for assignment and Zerpa suspended 80 games highlighted roster churn as teams finalize postseason rosters.

Strategic Moves and Rankings Power rankings shift reflected the Dodgers’ ascent to the top tier and the Yankees’ climb after Cole’s return, while A’s stadium on track confirmed Las Vegas’ $2 billion domed ballpark will debut before the 2028 season, underscoring continued investment in new markets.