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Last updated: May 21, 2026, 5:54 AM ET

Ohtani's rare two-way display

Shohei Ohtani pulled off a rare two-way masterclass on his start day, launching a leadoff home run before shutting down the Padres over five scoreless innings in the Dodgers' victory. Across the league, the Toronto Blue Jays edged the Yankees 2-1 as Trey Yesavage outpitched Cam Schlittler in a tense matchup between two young aces, with Yesavage keeping the Yanks' bats quiet through late innings.

Cubs' injury woes deepen

Chicago's pitching staff took another body blow when Edward Cabrera left with a blister on his right middle finger in the top of the fourth inning against the Brewers, compounding a miserable night that ended with a 5-0 loss. Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong added to the frustration by calling his two errors "laughable" after a ball scooted under his glove in the second inning, underscoring a defensive collapse that turned a close game into a rout.

Rotation disruptions across the league

The Blue Jays also absorbed major news when José Berríos underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, sidelining the veteran starter well into the 2027 season. Oakland faces its own depth problem after right-hander Gunnar Hoglund missed all of 2026 following hip surgery, the 2025 rookie who posted a 6.40 ERA in six starts. Meanwhile, the Mariners' J.P. Crawford is open to moving to third base after rookie Colt Emerson earned a promotion from Triple-A Tacoma, a shift that could reshape Seattle's infield if Wilson decides to make it permanent.