MLB Baseball 3h Briefing

Last updated: June 1, 2026, 5:46 AM ET

Yankees dominate

The New York Yankees racked up 13 runs in the third inning, their first such outburst in 21 years, as the first 12 batters reached base against the Oakland Athletics and the inning produced a franchise‑record 13‑run surge. The offensive explosion propelled the Yankees to a commanding lead and underscored a rare offensive blitz that could shift the AL East race.

Pirates social jab

In a cheeky post‑sweep stunt, the Pittsburgh Pirates edited the Twins logo on X, removing the “W” to mock Minnesota after the series finale, a move that sparked a wave of fan reactions and highlighted the growing role of social media in rivalry narratives.