MLB Baseball 8 Hours

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

Injuries & Roster Moves

Arizona left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. left the game with tightness in his left hamstring after making a sliding catch, forcing a lineup adjustment. The Diamondbacks' issue coincides with Cubs left fielder Ian Happ receiving a day off, as Pete Crow-Armstrong shifts from center field to leadoff for Chicago's matchup against Houston. New York's pitching staff will need to account for these lineup changes after Gerrit Cole's strong return from a 569-day absence, tossing six scoreless innings in his comeback.

Pitching Dominance & Game Highlights

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole delivered six scoreless innings in his first start since elbow ligament reconstruction, striking out eight batters during his 83-pitch outing. Meanwhile, Gavin Williams matched Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez with eight scoreless frames before Kyle Manzardo's pinch-hit homer delivered a 1-0 win for Cleveland. In Detroit, Jackson Holliday connected for a 337-foot homer that cleared the fence under the foul pole in the fourth inning of Friday's 7-4 victory over the Tigers.

Front Office Moves

The Mets designated veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment following his 14-appearance stint with the club, ending the 37-year-old's brief reunion. Early data on MLB's automated ball-strike system shows umpires correctly implementing ABS challenges at a 78% success rate through Friday's games, though teams continue adjusting to the new replay mechanism.