MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: April 22, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

NL East Turmoil & Pitching Returns

The New York Mets' slide extended to 12 consecutive losses Tuesday night after they squandered an early 3-0 advantage, ultimately falling 5-3 to the Twins when the visitors manufactured two crucial ninth-inning runs at Citi Field Mets get cold reception. This extended freefall leaves the Mets languishing in the National League East cellar, contrasting sharply with Chicago’s positive personnel news: All-Star left-hander Matthew Boyd is slated to make his return Wednesday night, anchoring the Cubs' rotation against the visiting Phillies after three weeks sidelined by a biceps strain.

AL West Struggles & Injury Concerns

In the American League, the Seattle Mariners languish in fourth place in the AL West standings just 25 games into the 2026 campaign, trailing all but the Houston Astros, though catcher Cal Raleigh expressed firm belief in the current roster configuration I have faith in this group. Meanwhile, Texas Rangers rookie Wyatt Langford exited Tuesday’s 5-1 victory over Pittsburgh early due to right forearm stiffness and is scheduled for an MRI on Wednesday to assess the severity of the issue, casting a shadow over the team's early success.

Guardians Rookie Breaks Out

Cleveland Guardians rookie Chase DeLauter, who had been mired in a deep slump hitting just 7-for-47 entering the contest, managed to spark his offense by delivering a decisive bases-clearing triple during Tuesday's 8-5 win over an unspecified opponent, an outcome he hopes signals the end of his early-season struggles.