MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: May 26, 2026, 2:57 AM ET

Houston Rotation Dominates

Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai combined with relievers Steven Okert and Alimber Santa to throw a no-hitter in a 9-0 demolition of the Rangers on Monday night, marking Houston's first no-hitter of the season. The trio allowed just one walk while striking out eight batters in the dominant performance. Meanwhile, Rangers shortstop Corey Seager remained sidelined with a back injury and had not resumed baseball activities Monday, pushing his return timeline further into uncertainty.

Dodgers Rally Behind Hernandez Debut

Utilityman Kike Hernandez went 2 for 2 with an RBI double down the third base line in his season debut, helping the Dodgers rally for a 5-3 victory over the Rockies. The veteran provided a spark to a Los Angeles lineup that overcame a deficit against Colorado's bullpen. The win came at a cost for the Rockies, however, as first baseman TJ Rumfield exited with a right hand contusion after being hit by a pitch and was replaced by Edouard Julien.

Sliding Teams Continue Struggles

The Cubs matched a dubious franchise mark with their ninth straight loss, a 2-1 defeat to the Pirates on Monday that puts them in rare company with the 2017 Dodgers as the only teams in the expansion era to have multiple 10-game winning streaks and a nine-game losing streak in the same season. In Cincinnati, Nolan McLean allowed a career-worst seven runs in just 3⅓ innings as the Mets fell 7-2 to the Reds, ballooning his ERA to 4.40. New York now sits 10 games under .500, deepening their hole in the National League East.

Brewers Ace Lights Up Radar Gun

Jacob Misiorowski matched a career high with 12 strikeouts while carrying a no-hitter into the sixth inning of Milwaukee's win over the Cardinals, but the headline number was his velocity — the Brewers right-hander hit 100 mph on 57 of his 97 pitches, showcasing the electric stuff that has scouts buzzing. The dominant outing further cemented Milwaukee's status as a contender in the competitive NL Central.

Late-Inning Heroics in Baltimore

Colton Cowser hit a walk-off home run for the second consecutive day, this time in the 13th inning to give the Orioles a 9-7 victory over the Rays in a game that lasted nearly five hours. Cowser called it one of his "favorite complete team wins" after Baltimore erased multiple deficits in a marathon that tested both bullpens. The back-to-back walk-offs represent a momentum shift for an Orioles team looking to climb back into AL East contention.

Rookie Debuts and Injury Updates

Rikuu Nishida showed off his arm and infectious enthusiasm in his big league debut with the White Sox, a 3-1 win over the Twins that provided a rare bright spot for Chicago's struggling club. The rookie's energy was a highlight in what has been a difficult season for the South Siders. In Toronto, the Blue Jays placed Dylan Cease on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, manager John Schneider confirmed, dealing another blow to a rotation already dealing with multiple injuries.