MLB Baseball 3 Hours

Last updated: May 23, 2026, 2:47 PM ET

Injuries & Lineup Moves Arizona’s left fielder left with hamstring tightness after a sliding catch, prompting manager Gabe Kapler to keep him out of the lineup for the next game. Chicago responded to a slump in left field by resting Ian Happ and promoting center‑fielder Pete Crow‑Armstrong to the leadoff spot against Houston, a shift aimed at jump‑starting the Cubs’ offense after a seven‑game stretch with a sub‑.250 team batting average.

Offensive Highlights Jackson Holliday launched a 337‑foot two‑run homer that cleared the left‑field wall but stayed under the foul pole, extending the Tigers’ lead to 7‑4 over the Diamondbacks. The shot marked Holliday’s third long ball of the season and lifted his slugging percentage to .560, reinforcing his role as a middle‑of‑order power threat.

Roster Adjustments The Mets designated Craig Kimbrel for assignment following a brief 14‑appearance stint in which he posted a 4.50 ERA and recorded only three strikeouts. The move clears a roster spot for a younger arm as New York seeks to tighten its bullpen ahead of a September push for the postseason.