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Welcome to June. It feels like at least one team off to a bad start will try to jump the market and begin selling off assets well before the trade deadline, which this year is Aug. 3 (a Monday so it doesn’t fall on the weekend). Some team will decide to ride out the storm, which will inevitably cost jobs — or will it? Over the past couple seasons, we have seen some remarkable comebacks by teams to get into the postseason party. That is why many front offices are holding their cards as they want to see some life before dealing.
As an aside, the entire NL Central is still above .500 as we enter June, from the first-place Milwaukee Brewers at 35-21 to the last-place Cincinnati Reds at 30-28. Meanwhile, no other division has more than three holding their head above water, with the AL West having just the Seattle Mariners (31-29), thanks to a six-game winning streak, with a winning record.
Today’s Headlines
Scary Incident With Fan Resulted From ‘Misunderstanding’
You don’t see in any other sport where athletes will interact with fans on a more personal level than MLB players playing catch with a spectator, either before a game or between innings. But a young fan at Camden Yards thought he had received a sign from Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jesús Sánchez during a sixth-inning mound visit Sunday that led to unintended consequences. A kid threw a ball from the stands that hit Sanchez on his right wrist. After consulting a Blue Jays trainer, Sanchez left the game. The young fan was asked to leave the stadium. Sanchez, whose right wrist was bandaged after undergoing X-rays, said the entire incident was a “misunderstanding.” It is not expected that Sanchez will go on the injured list, but that will be determined before the Jays’ next game Tuesday. The Orioles won the game 9-5 as right-handed starter Kyle Bradish allowed four hits over seven innings and Colton Cowser drove in four runs, including a homer.
On Peacock, and from the Baltimore Sun, this is described as accidental. As you can see, Jesús Sánchez raised his glove. Peacock reporter said fans in right field said a kid thought it was a cue to play catch. The throw came too late
— Andy Kostka (@afkostka.bsky.social) 2026-05-31T18:36:18.269Z
13-Run Inning For Yankees, Who Don’t Get Another Hit
If not for a Cody Bellinger walk leading off the sixth inning, the New York Yankees were extremely close to pulling off something very unique. In eight of the nine innings, the Yankees only sent three batters to the plate, with Bellinger being erased by a double-play grounder. But it was that other inning that mattered the most: a 13-run third inning that led to a 13-7 victory over the A’s. Still, the Yankees didn’t get a hit other than that inning. The Yankees batted around twice in the third, registering 11 hits and four walks in putting together the second-biggest inning in the club’s storied history. Babe Ruth was in the lineup when the Yankees scored 14 runs on July 6, 1920, against Washington. While Ruth homered in that explosive inning, there were no long balls by the Yankees in the 13-run output in the hitter-friendly confines of Sutter Health Park, a minor-league stadium masquerading as an MLB home for the A’s. Ben Rice had a double and a triple while driving in four runs.
Ho-Hum: Just 7 More Shutout Innings From Misiorowski
It is always fun to watch a player grow up before your eyes. Make sure to catch Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski, who continues to blossom from outing to outing. The Miz’s latest masterpiece was seven shutout innings in which he punched out eight in the Brewers’ 2-0 victory over the Houston Astros. Misiorowski allowed a mere three hits and wrapped up May with a 0.23 ERA (one run in 38⅓ innings) with 57 strikeouts against six walks over six starts. The only offense Misiorowski needed was a two-run homer from Jake Bauers, who who hit his ninth of the season in the top of the fourth inning. What was Misiorowski’s velocity like Sunday? Here is a recap of where he is at for 100, 101, 102 and 103 mph pitches.
Acuna Blisters Another HR, But Reds Prevail; Elly Hurt
Injuries are cruel in the sense that it takes a player off the field and you can forget how impactful they can be when healthy. Reintroducing Atlanta superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. Jr., who homered for the fourth time in the three-game series, but the Cincinnati Reds came out on top 6-4. Acuna hit the first pitch of the game from Reds left-handed starter Nick Lodolo for a 438-foot blast, his seventh of the season and fifth in four games. Acuna was coming off a two-homer game Saturday, including going deep on the final pitch he saw, meaning he homered on back-to-back pitches he saw. Not to mention the four steals he has in the last four games. Eugenio Suárez homered as the Reds scored in six of the eight innings that batted. Reds superstar shortstop Elly De La Cruz exited the game in the bottom of the fifth after singling with what was called right hamstring tightness. The injury doesn’t sound serious, but De La Cruz, who has played in 276 consecutive games, is slated to have an MRI today.
Mariners’ Piggyback Sets Up Walk-Off Win For 6th Straight
Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson couldn’t have drawn it up any better. While tensions may still remain a bit high, the choice to piggyback right-handers Bryce Miller and Luis Castillo worked out to perfection. After Miller went five innings on 71 pitches, Castillo followed up with five innings of his own also on exactly 71 pitches. It added up to a 10-inning victory for the Mariners, who beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on Victor Robles‘ one-out infield single that scored Randy Arozarena from third base. Seattle has won six straight. Miller, whose return from the injured list set this six-starter setup into motion, allowed just one hit and didn’t allow a run while striking out six. Castillo, who has been the odd man out due to some early struggles, did give up both runs, albeit one unearned, on two hits while fanning three. The Mariners’ two early runs came on homers by Cole Young, his fourth, and Dominic Canzone, his seventh.
Yamamoto Deals Again, Silences Phillies
After what he did in the postseason last year, it shouldn’t be surprising at what Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto does any time he takes the mound. In the series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies, a rematch of last year’s NL Division Series, Yamamoto gave everyone a glimpse of that when he struck out 10 and allowed just four hits over 5⅓ innings in the Dodgers’ 9-1 victory. Ryan Ward hit his first MLB homer, while Alex Freeland and Max Muncy also went deep to fuel the Dodgers’ offense. Ward, who went 2-for-6 when he was called up in April, homered in his second at-bat, a solo shot in the fourth inning. Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto left the game with a bruised left wrist.
By The Numbers
2 Cristopher Sánchez of the Philadelphia Phillies and Jacob Misiorowski of the Brewers each one or no runs in May, just the 20th time any pitcher has done so in any month, much less two in the same month. Sanchez has not allowed a run in 44⅔ innings and is scheduled to face the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.
3 Superstar Juan Soto hit his third career grand slam in the New York Mets‘ 10-1 victory over the Miami Marlins. Soto, who has 13 homers this year, has gone deep seven times in his last 10 games.
4 Cleveland Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee became fourth Opening Day starter since 1901 to make 12 starts before June and not record a victory. Bibee is 0-7 following the 9-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox.
5 Jung Hoo Lee had his first career five-hit game in the San Francisco Giants‘ 19-6 win over the Colorado Rockies.
Best Moments From Yesterday
Dad Duty
There are times for two-handed catches and others where you just stick your paw out and hope for the best. The latter choice was the better one in this instance.
Two-For-One
More people thought this catch by Los Angeles Angels left fielder Jose Siri was more important for one thing than the other.
Injuries and Other Moves
⚾ Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin went on the 10-day injured list with a strained right forearm. First baseman Ryan O’Hearn (strained right quad) was activated of the 10-day IL. The Pirates also put right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski on the restricted list as he said he wasn’t ready to pitch following being removed from the rotation and sent to the bullpen.
⚾ Minnesota Twins right-handed starter Bailey Ober was placed on the 15-day IL due to inflammation in his right elbow. Right-hander Mike Paredes was called up from Triple-A to make his MLB debut.
⚾ Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (sprained left AC joint) was activated from the 10-day IL and infielder Gage Workman was optioned to Triple-A.
⚾ The San Francisco Giants officially called up top hitting prospect Jonah Cox, an outfielder, from Double-A and optioned outfielder Will Brennan to Triple-A. To make room on the 40-man roster for Cox, right-hander Ryan Borucki was designated for assignment and right-hander Tristan Beck was called up from Triple-A. Cox was slashing .400/.453/.644 with six homers, 35 RBIs and 27 steals in 44 games at Double-A.
⚾ Miami Marlins right-handed starter Janson Junk went on the 15-day IL with inflammation of his right shin. Right-hander Josh White was called up from Triple-A to make his MLB debut.
⚾ Tampa Bay Rays right-handed reliever Craig Kimbrel went on the 15-day IL with a strained right wrist.
Articles You Should Read
Memo to Arte Moreno: Sell your fallen Angels — Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times
Giants’ Chapman opens up on fans’ virtriol: “I hope your family dies” — Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle
Hamilton’s bunting skill, elite speed are weapons for Brewers — Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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