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For the second straight day, the Twins were unable to build on their momentum, as they were rained out yet again. From Monday’s suspended game, we got this image of what was originally meant to be a Bark at the Park day. The furry friend was ready to enjoy the game, only for the rain to put a dent on those plans. But don’t worry, buddy. Bark at the Park was rescheduled for today, as the Twins will try to finally complete a game against Cleveland.
Because you had a bad day ☔️
Outside of this bittersweet scene, Tuesday was full of strong pitching performances (four teams pitched shutouts) and exciting games between presumed playoff contenders.
Today’s Headlines
Met Malaise
In the middle of all the chatter and tabloid fodder around Juan Soto and a perceived lack of hustle, the New York Mets entered Tuesday as the only team in baseball without a three-game losing streak in 2025. Despite facing a tough foe in the form of Walker Buehler, the Mets were gifted an unexpected twist by the baseball gods, as Walker went ballistic after a missed call by home plate umpire Mike Estabrook, leading to his ejection after only 2.1 innings in a scoreless game (Boston’s manager Alex Cora was ejected, as well). With the opportunity to face a middling and unprepared Red Sox bullpen, the Mets simply vanished from that point on, as the round of ejections seemingly invigorated Boston and its fans. Six different relievers combined to pitch the rest of the way, allowing only four hits and two walks versus three strikeouts. Two solo homers, from Omar Narváez and Rafael Devers, proved to be enough for the 2-0 final score, which got Boston back to .500. The Mets have now been surpassed by the Phillies in the NL East, as they have lost five of their past six games, scoring only eight runs during this tough stretch.
Drizzle it!Carlos Narváez and Rafael Devers homer in a @RedSox shutout win over the Mets.
Yoshi’s Island
For a moment, it looked as if the Dodgers were about to squander one of Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s best starts, as Arizona took a 3-1 lead that threatened to give LA its fifth straight loss. Yamamoto was already on the wrong end of a tough-luck no-decision, as he left the game with a 1-0 lead that was blown by the bullpen in the ninth. However, the Dodgers took full advantage of the ghost runner and a fatigued Shelby Miller (pitching for a third straight game for the first time in his career) to score thrice and walk off the D-backs, capped off by a Max Muncy sacrifice fly that scored Shohei Ohtani. Yamamoto took a no-hitter into the seventh and finished with only a hit and two walks allowed, against nine strikeouts, flashing a plethora of filthy pitches that left Arizona hitters befuddled for most of the night. Despite not getting the W, he remains a clear favorite to win the Cy Young award, and now features a 1.86 ERA.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes a no-hitter into the 7th inning in one of the best outings in his Major League career 👏
The Bird is the Word
In his first start after joining the rotation, Giants young phenom Hayden Birdsong lived up to the billing. Birdsong allowed only one unearned run over five innings, striking out four to guide San Francisco to a 3-2 win over the Royals. The righty had been promoted to the rotation after the struggles of Jordan Hicks saw him shipped to the bullpen, and now he sports a cool 1.91 ERA to go along with his second win of the season. Following a tense 3-1 Royals win on Monday, scoring was again at a premium, but a key Willy Adames triple proved decisive, as he drove in the tying run and then scored on a Casey Schmitt RBI single to give the Giants their first lead of the series. With the W, the Giants became the fifth NL team to reach 29 wins (only the Tigers have done it in the AL).
Willy Adames and the @SFGiants are winners of 4 of their last 5 games!
All About the Bassitt
The Blue Jays have had an up-and-down season so far, with many stops and starts that have led to a very fitting 23-24 record. For one game, though, we were able to see the blueprint of what the front office probably envisioned when they assembled this team. Despite being held to only three hits, Toronto made the most of them, with two homers accounting for all the scoring. A first-inning blast from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. set the tone, and Anthony Santander sealed the deal with a two-run homer of his own. The bullpen was also fantastic, facing the minimum over three shutout innings. However, the biggest star of the game was undoubtedly starter Chris Bassitt, who earned his fourth win of the season by limiting the vaunted Padres offense to four hits and a walk over six scoreless innings. After ending his performance with a strikeout, he had every right to be fired up.
LET 'EM HEAR YOU 🗣️ @C_Bass419
— Toronto Blue Jays (Bot) (@bluejaysbot.bsky.social) 2025-05-21T00:53:00.000Z
Best Moments From Yesterday
It’s a Tarp!
Tuesday was a great day for the Yankees, as they had plenty of good news in a 5-2 home win over the Rangers. Ben Rice and Aaron Judge homered, starter Will Warren pitched 5.2 scoreless frames with 10 strikeouts, and even Devin Williams had a nice, clean inning with two Ks. However, the biggest highlight of the day came on defense, as third baseman Oswald Peraza joined the pantheon of great plays around the tarp, where the likes of Nolan Arenado and Matt Chapman have displayed their defensive prowess. On a ball that looked headed towards becoming a regular foul ball, Peraza raced towards the tarp, raised his glove, and even stuck the landing expertly. As the umpire reached in to confirm the web gem, it became clear that it was clearly the Yankees’ day.
The Tarp Monster is always lurking …Oswald Peraza wins this battle 😳
Why Don’t You Make Like a Tree…?
With the Athletics playing in a minor league stadium for the foreseeable future, we get the unusual sights of a smaller venue, with an almost Spring Training-like feeling of homer balls destroying windshields as people have a nice picnic in the stands. LA’s Yoán Moncada provided a perfect example of this quaint image, demolishing a ball that faded into the trees in right field at Sacramento. The moonshot reminded us all of Moncada’s prodigious power, as his homer was calculated at nearly 109 miles per hour, traveling 440 feet in the process. The game-tying smash was also the biggest play of the game in terms of win probability added, and the Angels would take advantage of it, ultimately beating the A’s 7-5 to earn their fifth straight win.
TO THE TREES 😱Yoán Moncada ties the game with a 3-run BLAST 💥
100% Cotton
The Reds and Pirates delivered one of Tuesday’s best games, with a 1-0 nail-biter that few would have expected. Despite allowing a lead-off triple to start the game, Pirates hurler Bailey Falter played the opposite of his last name, getting out of the early jam en route to a seven-inning, five-strikeout performance. Mound rival Nick Martinez was similarly effective, allowing only one run over six innings, but he became a tough loser after Oneil Cruz made the most of his second stolen base of the game and scored the winning run. Despite all the excitement on the diamond, it was nothing compared to this little girl in the stands with the blue cotton candy. Pittsburgh’s broadcast caught the exact moment when the young fan made a mess of her treat, only to be caught by her mom at just the right time. That’s just how the new generations begin to fall in love with this game.
She went to TOWN on the cotton candy 🤣
Injuries and Other Moves
⚾ Travis Bazzana, last year’s first overall draft pick, will be out for an extended period due to a right internal oblique strain, as reported by the Cleveland Guardians. Bazzana was likely on track to make his MLB debut sometime around the trade deadline, but this will delay those plans. While he could still be on track for a late-season promotion, Cleveland will probably play it as safe as possible with its prized prospect.
⚾ Chris Martin, who has been one of the best bullpen options for Texas, has been placed on the 15-day IL with shoulder fatigue. The move is retroactive to May 19 and is expected not to represent a major issue. Martin is among the league leaders in appearances, and some much-needed rest was in order.
⚾ Washington’s Dylan Crews left Tuesday’s game with a sore left side and lower back, and is scheduled to get an MRI as early as today. While the Nationals are optimistic that it could be a minor issue, they are likely to be cautious with their young star, which could mean a precautionary IL stint is upcoming.
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