MLB Baseball 3 Hours

Last updated: June 1, 2026, 5:45 PM ET

Injury Updates

The Cincinnati Reds placed shortstop Elly De La Cruz on the IL after he strained his right hamstring, with an initial return timeline of 2-4 weeks. Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays lost outfielder Jesus Sánchez to a wrist injury when he was struck by a ball thrown from the stands during Sunday's game against the Orioles. In Philadelphia, catcher J.T. Realmuto exited Sunday's game with a left wrist contusion after getting hit by a pitch, adding to the injury concerns around the team.

Notable Performances

The New York Yankees made history with a 13-run inning on Sunday, the first such inning in nearly 21 years, as their first 12 batters in the third inning all reached safely against an overwhelmed Athletics pitching staff. In contrast, Cleveland pitcher Tanner Bibee suffered a historic drought, becoming the first pitcher in the franchise's 125-year history to go winless in his first 13 starts. Elsewhere, the Seattle Mariners continued their hot streak with a 3-2 walk-off victory against the Diamondbacks, marking their sixth consecutive win and their longest win streak of the season.

League and Team News

Boston Red Sox owner John Henry is reportedly concerned about the team's direction, according to Hall of Famer David Ortiz, whose last-place squad continues to struggle. After sweeping the Minnesota Twins, the Pittsburgh Pirates posted a troll on social media, editing the Twins' logo to remove the "W" from "Twins." On the labor front, Phillies star Bryce Harper expressed concern about potential labor issues affecting the 2027 season, saying "Can't lose that momentum" in ongoing talks. Fantasy baseball players can preview Week 10 with ESPN's latest forecaster, while teams are assessing updated farm system rankings as June approaches.