MLB Baseball 3h Briefing
×Last updated: March 14, 2026, 11:48 PM ET
Team Performances
The Chicago Cubs suffered a 5-3 loss espn.com to the Tampa Bay Rays, dropping their record to 35-40 and raising playoff elimination odds, while the Rays improved to 47-28 with a 4-2 win, tightening their hold on the AL wild-card race. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees lost 4-2 to the Boston Red Sox, extending their losing streak to four games and widening the AL East gap to 5.5 games behind the Red Sox.
Player Updates
Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki exited Japan's WBC game espn.com due to right knee discomfort, casting doubt on his availability for the remainder of the tournament and the Cubs' playoff push. Conversely, Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander returned to action with a rehab start, allowing two runs over five innings for the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens, signaling progress toward a potential September return.