MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: May 25, 2026, 11:50 PM ET

No-Hitters and Pitching Excellence

The Astros achieved a rare no-hitter on Monday, with Tatsuya Imai and relievers Steven Okert and Alimber Santa combining to throw a no-hit gem in a 9-0 victory over the Rangers. This marked the first no-hitter in MLB for the Astros this season. Meanwhile, Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski dominated the Cardinals with 12 strikeouts, carrying a no-hitter into the sixth inning while hitting 100 mph on more than half his pitches in Monday's win. On the West Coast, Angels pitcher Reid Detmers nearly achieved perfection for eight innings while striking out a career-high 14 batters, helping the Angels complete a sweep of the Rangers with a 2-1 victory on Justin Foscue's ninth-inning throwing error.

Injury Woes Across the League

Several teams dealt with significant injuries on Monday. Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield exited early with a right hand contusion after getting hit by a pitch in Monday night's game against the Dodgers. The Rangers received discouraging news about shortstop Corey Seager, who remained sidelined without resuming actual baseball activities, keeping him on the shelf despite being eligible to return from the IL. The Blue Jays placed right-hander Dylan Cease on the 15-day injured list after suffering a left hamstring strain, a significant blow to their rotation. In other injury news, Rockies left-hander Jose Quintana left his start against the Diamondbacks in the second inning with left elbow discomfort, while Mets star Juan Soto was sidelined for the second straight day due to illness.

Team Standings and Momentum

The Cubs continued their struggles with a 2-1 loss to the Pirates on Monday, marking their ninth straight defeat. This dubious achievement joins the 2017 Dodgers as the only two teams in the expansion era to have multiple 10-game winning streaks and a nine-game losing streak. On the positive side, the Orioles celebrated consecutive walk-off victories as Colton Cowser hit a walk-off home run for the second consecutive day Monday to complete the Orioles' 9-7, 13-inning victory over the Rays, calling it one of his "favorite complete team wins." The White Sox secured a debut win as Rikuu Nishida showed off his arm and infectious enthusiasm in his big league debut, helping the team beat the Twins 3-1.

Roster Updates and Player Movement

Dodgers utilityman Kiké Hernández is expected to be activated in time to make his season debut Monday after recovering from surgery on his left elbow. The Brewers made a roster move by optioning lefty Robert Gasser back to Triple-A a day after he blew an early lead against the Dodgers, with manager Pat Murphy suggesting it's possible Gasser was tipping his pitches. Meanwhile, baseball's top prospect rankings have been updated with a significant shake-up at the top, ranking baseball's next wave of stars as teams continue to develop their farm systems. For the Mets, Nolan McLean struggled significantly in consecutive starts, with his ERA ballooning to 4.40 after allowing a career-worst seven runs in a career-low 3⅓ innings during a 7-2 loss to the Reds on Monday.