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Ian Happ (OF - CHC)
5/18/26 12:59 PM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for May 18: Ian Happ among proven expert's top Monday HR player props. SportsLine expert Angelo "Amags" Magliocca has identified his best MLB home run props picks for Monday, May 18
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5/18/26 12:59 PM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for May 18: Ian Happ among proven expert's top Monday HR player props. SportsLine expert Angelo "Amags" Magliocca has identified his best MLB home run props picks for Monday, May 18
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
Wilyer Abreu (OF - BOS)
5/18/26 12:55 PM - MLB DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks include Wilyer Abreu on Monday, May 18. SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal MLB DFS lineup advice for Monday, May 18
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-dfs-top-dra...
5/18/26 12:55 PM - MLB DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks include Wilyer Abreu on Monday, May 18. SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal MLB DFS lineup advice for Monday, May 18
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-dfs-top-dra...
Munetaka Murakami (3B - CWS)
5/18/26 12:49 PM - Munetaka Murakami looks right at home with young Chicago White Sox. Munetaka Murakami wasn’t supposed to end up with the Chicago White Sox. But it’s working out quite well at the moment. Murakami has fit right in with a promising group of young position players in Chicago, and they have been mashing the ball so far this season. Murakami has an AL-leading 17 homers and a team-high 32 RBIs through Sunday’s action, and the surprising White Sox are tied for second in the majors with 66 homers overall. Murakami entered MLB’s posting system in November. When the market was lighter than expected, the White Sox signed the slugger to a $34 million, two-year contract in December.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/munetaka-mura...
5/18/26 12:49 PM - Munetaka Murakami looks right at home with young Chicago White Sox. Munetaka Murakami wasn’t supposed to end up with the Chicago White Sox. But it’s working out quite well at the moment. Murakami has fit right in with a promising group of young position players in Chicago, and they have been mashing the ball so far this season. Murakami has an AL-leading 17 homers and a team-high 32 RBIs through Sunday’s action, and the surprising White Sox are tied for second in the majors with 66 homers overall. Murakami entered MLB’s posting system in November. When the market was lighter than expected, the White Sox signed the slugger to a $34 million, two-year contract in December.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/munetaka-mura...
Jarred Kelenic (OF - CWS)
5/18/26 10:27 AM - Jarred Kelenic, who returns to face Mariners, has found peace after years of frustration. Jarred Kelenic returns to Seattle this week with the White Sox. Here's what the former top prospect has learned about himself since leaving the Mariners.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/jarre...
5/18/26 10:27 AM - Jarred Kelenic, who returns to face Mariners, has found peace after years of frustration. Jarred Kelenic returns to Seattle this week with the White Sox. Here's what the former top prospect has learned about himself since leaving the Mariners.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/jarre...
Munetaka Murakami (3B - CWS)
5/18/26 9:49 AM - Munetaka Murakami looks right at home with young Chicago White Sox. Munetaka Murakami wasn’t supposed to end up with the Chicago White Sox. But it’s working out quite well at the moment. Murakami has fit right in with a promising group of young position players in Chicago, and they have been mashing the ball so far this season. Murakami has an AL-leading 17 homers and a team-high 32 RBIs through Sunday’s action, and the surprising White Sox are tied for second in the majors with 66 homers overall. Murakami entered MLB’s posting system in November. When the market was lighter than expected, the White Sox signed the slugger to a $34 million, two-year contract in December.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/munetaka-mura...
5/18/26 9:49 AM - Munetaka Murakami looks right at home with young Chicago White Sox. Munetaka Murakami wasn’t supposed to end up with the Chicago White Sox. But it’s working out quite well at the moment. Murakami has fit right in with a promising group of young position players in Chicago, and they have been mashing the ball so far this season. Murakami has an AL-leading 17 homers and a team-high 32 RBIs through Sunday’s action, and the surprising White Sox are tied for second in the majors with 66 homers overall. Murakami entered MLB’s posting system in November. When the market was lighter than expected, the White Sox signed the slugger to a $34 million, two-year contract in December.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/munetaka-mura...
Daniel Duarte (P - NYM)
5/18/26 9:35 AM - Mets call up reliever Daniel Duarte, transfer A.J. Minter to 60-day IL. The Mets are calling up right-handed reliever Daniel Duarte, optioning right-hander Joey Gerber to Triple-A Syracuse, and transferring left-hander A.J. Minter to the 60-day IL.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-daniel-duarte-transfe...
5/18/26 9:35 AM - Mets call up reliever Daniel Duarte, transfer A.J. Minter to 60-day IL. The Mets are calling up right-handed reliever Daniel Duarte, optioning right-hander Joey Gerber to Triple-A Syracuse, and transferring left-hander A.J. Minter to the 60-day IL.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-daniel-duarte-transfe...
Colt Emerson (SS - SEA)
5/18/26 9:31 AM - Mariners call up top prospect Emerson for debut. Mariners infielder Colt Emerson, the No. 6-ranked overall prospect, made his major league debut in Sunday's loss to the Padres.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48799982/marin...
5/18/26 9:31 AM - Mariners call up top prospect Emerson for debut. Mariners infielder Colt Emerson, the No. 6-ranked overall prospect, made his major league debut in Sunday's loss to the Padres.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48799982/marin...
Jack Dreyer (P - LAD)
5/18/26 9:31 AM - Dodgers place Dreyer (shoulder) on injured list. The Los Angeles Dodgers shook up their bullpen Sunday, placing left-hander Jack Dreyer, 27, on the injured list with with left shoulder discomfort, while also acquiring left-hander Eric Lauer, 30, from the Toronto Blue Jays in a trade for cash.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48799036/los-a...
5/18/26 9:31 AM - Dodgers place Dreyer (shoulder) on injured list. The Los Angeles Dodgers shook up their bullpen Sunday, placing left-hander Jack Dreyer, 27, on the injured list with with left shoulder discomfort, while also acquiring left-hander Eric Lauer, 30, from the Toronto Blue Jays in a trade for cash.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48799036/los-a...
Edgar Quero (C/DH - CWS)
5/18/26 9:31 AM - White Sox's Quero 'visualized' walk-off HR vs. Cub.... The White Sox took two of three from their crosstown rival thanks to Edgar Quero's walk-off home run in the 10th inning Sunday. "I visualized it last night," Quero said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48800818/surgi...
5/18/26 9:31 AM - White Sox's Quero 'visualized' walk-off HR vs. Cub.... The White Sox took two of three from their crosstown rival thanks to Edgar Quero's walk-off home run in the 10th inning Sunday. "I visualized it last night," Quero said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48800818/surgi...
Jose Altuve (2B/OF/DH - HOU)
5/18/26 9:31 AM - Ailing Astros lose Altuve to IL with oblique strai.... Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has a left oblique strain and will be placed on the injured list, manager Joe Espada said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48799602/astro...
5/18/26 9:31 AM - Ailing Astros lose Altuve to IL with oblique strai.... Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has a left oblique strain and will be placed on the injured list, manager Joe Espada said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48799602/astro...
Corey Seager (SS - TEX)
5/18/26 9:31 AM - Rangers' Seager remains sidelined, having MRI. Rangers All-Star shortstop Corey Seager was out of the lineup for a second straight game Sunday against the Astros because of back spasms.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48797573/range...
5/18/26 9:31 AM - Rangers' Seager remains sidelined, having MRI. Rangers All-Star shortstop Corey Seager was out of the lineup for a second straight game Sunday against the Astros because of back spasms.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48797573/range...
Tyrone Taylor (OF - NYM)
5/18/26 9:31 AM - Mets swipe Subway Series after 'awesome' rally. Still in last place in the National League East, the Mets might have turned a corner this weekend, authoring two wins to close out the Subway Series with the Yankees, the last of which was fueled by Tyrone Taylor's ninth-inning, three-run home run Sunday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48800685/tyron...
5/18/26 9:31 AM - Mets swipe Subway Series after 'awesome' rally. Still in last place in the National League East, the Mets might have turned a corner this weekend, authoring two wins to close out the Subway Series with the Yankees, the last of which was fueled by Tyrone Taylor's ninth-inning, three-run home run Sunday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48800685/tyron...
Leo De Vries (SS - SD)
5/18/26 7:21 AM - [MLB: Film Room] - Athletics No. 1 prospect Leo De Vries' three-hit day | 05/17/2026. Athletics No. 1 prospect Leo De Vries delivers a three-hit, two-steal performance for Double-A Midland
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5/18/26 7:21 AM - [MLB: Film Room] - Athletics No. 1 prospect Leo De Vries' three-hit day | 05/17/2026. Athletics No. 1 prospect Leo De Vries delivers a three-hit, two-steal performance for Double-A Midland
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Francisco Lindor (SS - NYM)
5/18/26 7:03 AM - Mets star Francisco Lindor could return in June: report. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor hasn't played since injuring his calf on April 22.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/francisco-lindor-mets-calf...
5/18/26 7:03 AM - Mets star Francisco Lindor could return in June: report. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor hasn't played since injuring his calf on April 22.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/francisco-lindor-mets-calf...
Esteury Ruiz (OF - MIA)
5/18/26 4:52 AM - Get to know Esteury Ruiz, Marlins' fearless speedster. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/esteury-ruiz-taking-advan...
5/18/26 4:52 AM - Get to know Esteury Ruiz, Marlins' fearless speedster. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/esteury-ruiz-taking-advan...
Joey Estes (P - Ath)
5/18/26 4:26 AM - [A's Farm] - Sunday, May 17th: Joey Estes & Nathan Dettmer Pitch Vegas & Lansing to Victory. PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Las Vegas Aviators 7 Reno Aces 1 WP: Estes 2-4 / 4.74 RHP Joey Estes turned in an excellent start to lead Las Vegas to its fourth victory in its last five games on Sunday.… The post first appeared on .
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5/18/26 4:26 AM - [A's Farm] - Sunday, May 17th: Joey Estes & Nathan Dettmer Pitch Vegas & Lansing to Victory. PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Las Vegas Aviators 7 Reno Aces 1 WP: Estes 2-4 / 4.74 RHP Joey Estes turned in an excellent start to lead Las Vegas to its fourth victory in its last five games on Sunday.… The post first appeared on .
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Roki Sasaki (P - LAD)
5/17/26 9:31 PM - Dodgers think Roki Sasaki is finally on his way to realizing his potential after dominating Angels. Roki Sasaki’s eventful major league career finally appears to be going the way most everyone expected when he joined the Los Angeles Dodgers at the start of last season. Sasaki pitched a career-high seven innings of four-hit ball in a 10-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, turning in the longest and most dominant start of his strange tenure in blue. The 24-year-old right-hander racked up a career-best eight strikeouts with no walks while doing it all with a burgeoning confidence he lacked for most of last season, when he flamed out as a starter before becoming an improbably successful reliever.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/dodgers-think...
5/17/26 9:31 PM - Dodgers think Roki Sasaki is finally on his way to realizing his potential after dominating Angels. Roki Sasaki’s eventful major league career finally appears to be going the way most everyone expected when he joined the Los Angeles Dodgers at the start of last season. Sasaki pitched a career-high seven innings of four-hit ball in a 10-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, turning in the longest and most dominant start of his strange tenure in blue. The 24-year-old right-hander racked up a career-best eight strikeouts with no walks while doing it all with a burgeoning confidence he lacked for most of last season, when he flamed out as a starter before becoming an improbably successful reliever.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/dodgers-think...
Carson Benge (OF - NYM)
5/17/26 9:25 PM - Tyrone Taylor and Carson Benge rally Mets to Subway Series win over stumbling Yankees. Carson Benge drove in the winning run with a 10th-inning chopper, leading the New York Mets to a 7-6 victory over the Yankees at Citi Field. It marked the second time in five days Benge secured a victory in extra innings. Tyrone Taylor tied the game with a three-run homer off David Bednar with two outs in the ninth. The Mets, despite missing key players, have improved to 10-5 in May. The Yankees went 2-7 on a challenging trip and start a seven-game homestand Monday night against division rivals Toronto and Tampa Bay.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/tyrone-taylor...
5/17/26 9:25 PM - Tyrone Taylor and Carson Benge rally Mets to Subway Series win over stumbling Yankees. Carson Benge drove in the winning run with a 10th-inning chopper, leading the New York Mets to a 7-6 victory over the Yankees at Citi Field. It marked the second time in five days Benge secured a victory in extra innings. Tyrone Taylor tied the game with a three-run homer off David Bednar with two outs in the ninth. The Mets, despite missing key players, have improved to 10-5 in May. The Yankees went 2-7 on a challenging trip and start a seven-game homestand Monday night against division rivals Toronto and Tampa Bay.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/tyrone-taylor...
Edgar Quero (C/DH - CWS)
5/17/26 7:45 PM - White Sox's Quero 'visualized' walk-off HR vs. Cub.... The White Sox took two of three from their crosstown rival thanks to Edgar Quero's walk-off home run in the 10th inning Sunday. "I visualized it last night," Quero said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48800818/surgi...
5/17/26 7:45 PM - White Sox's Quero 'visualized' walk-off HR vs. Cub.... The White Sox took two of three from their crosstown rival thanks to Edgar Quero's walk-off home run in the 10th inning Sunday. "I visualized it last night," Quero said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48800818/surgi...
Jeff McNeil (2B/OF - Ath)
5/17/26 5:53 PM - [MLB: Athletics] - A's defensive miscues rack up on windy, messy weekend. WEST SACRAMENTO -- Athletics second baseman Jeff McNeil swung his arm in clear frustration after bobbling a routine ground ball off the bat of the Giants’ Daniel Susac in the eighth inning of Sunday’s series finale at Sutter Health Park. While McNeil still managed to recover in time to get
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5/17/26 5:53 PM - [MLB: Athletics] - A's defensive miscues rack up on windy, messy weekend. WEST SACRAMENTO -- Athletics second baseman Jeff McNeil swung his arm in clear frustration after bobbling a routine ground ball off the bat of the Giants’ Daniel Susac in the eighth inning of Sunday’s series finale at Sutter Health Park. While McNeil still managed to recover in time to get
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Jack Dreyer (P - LAD)
5/17/26 4:06 PM - Dodgers place Dreyer (shoulder) on injured list. The Los Angeles Dodgers shook up their bullpen on Sunday, placing left-hander Jack Dreyer, 27, on the injured list with with left shoulder discomfort, while also acquiring left-hander Eric Lauer, 30, from the Toronto Blue Jays in a trade for cash.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48799036/los-a...
5/17/26 4:06 PM - Dodgers place Dreyer (shoulder) on injured list. The Los Angeles Dodgers shook up their bullpen on Sunday, placing left-hander Jack Dreyer, 27, on the injured list with with left shoulder discomfort, while also acquiring left-hander Eric Lauer, 30, from the Toronto Blue Jays in a trade for cash.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48799036/los-a...
Luis Arraez (1B/DH - SF)
5/17/26 3:55 PM - [MLB: Athletics] - Giants-Athletics highlights. MLB Logo icon This browser does not support the video element. The distance behind Luis Arraez's home run May 17, 2026 This browser does not support the video element.
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5/17/26 3:55 PM - [MLB: Athletics] - Giants-Athletics highlights. MLB Logo icon This browser does not support the video element. The distance behind Luis Arraez's home run May 17, 2026 This browser does not support the video element.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Trea Turner (SS - PHI)
5/17/26 3:07 PM - Why Don Mattingly is sticking with Trea Turner in the leadoff spot. Don Mattingly on the lineup.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/05/philadelphia-ph...
5/17/26 3:07 PM - Why Don Mattingly is sticking with Trea Turner in the leadoff spot. Don Mattingly on the lineup.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/05/philadelphia-ph...
Freddy Peralta (P - NYM)
5/17/26 2:52 PM - Mets' Freddy Peralta called outing vs. Yankees 'not good at all,' but he kept game close. Sunday’s start against the Yankees wasn’t Freddy Peralta’s best outing for the Mets and he’ll be the first one to say that.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-freddy-peralta-called...
5/17/26 2:52 PM - Mets' Freddy Peralta called outing vs. Yankees 'not good at all,' but he kept game close. Sunday’s start against the Yankees wasn’t Freddy Peralta’s best outing for the Mets and he’ll be the first one to say that.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-freddy-peralta-called...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
5/17/26 2:39 PM - Ohtani resets as little league HR keys 5-RBI night.... Back in the lineup after a few days off, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and five RBIs in a 15-2 win over the Angels, including a wild two-run triple in which he scored following a throwing error.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48793601/ohtan...
5/17/26 2:39 PM - Ohtani resets as little league HR keys 5-RBI night.... Back in the lineup after a few days off, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and five RBIs in a 15-2 win over the Angels, including a wild two-run triple in which he scored following a throwing error.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48793601/ohtan...
Corey Seager (SS - TEX)
5/17/26 2:39 PM - Rangers' Seager remains sidelined, having MRI. Rangers All-Star shortstop Corey Seager was out of the lineup for a second straight game Sunday against the Astros because of back spasms.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48797573/range...
5/17/26 2:39 PM - Rangers' Seager remains sidelined, having MRI. Rangers All-Star shortstop Corey Seager was out of the lineup for a second straight game Sunday against the Astros because of back spasms.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48797573/range...
Ryan O'Hearn (1B/OF/DH - PIT)
5/17/26 2:39 PM - Pirates place O'Hearn on IL, activate Mangum. The Pirates placed Ryan O'Hearn on the 10-day IL with a strained quad and activated Jake Mangum.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48798106/pirat...
5/17/26 2:39 PM - Pirates place O'Hearn on IL, activate Mangum. The Pirates placed Ryan O'Hearn on the 10-day IL with a strained quad and activated Jake Mangum.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48798106/pirat...
Jose Altuve (2B/OF/DH - HOU)
5/17/26 2:39 PM - Altuve to have MRI after exiting Astros' win early.... Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will have an MRI on Sunday after leaving Houston's 4-1 win over the Rangers in the ninth inning with soreness on his left side.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48792543/jose-...
5/17/26 2:39 PM - Altuve to have MRI after exiting Astros' win early.... Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will have an MRI on Sunday after leaving Houston's 4-1 win over the Rangers in the ninth inning with soreness on his left side.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48792543/jose-...
Gerrit Cole (P - NYY)
5/17/26 2:39 PM - Cole, nearing return, reaches 99.6 mph in Triple-A.... Gerrit Cole reached 99.6 mph with his four-seam fastball and threw 86 pitches in his likely penultimate injury rehabilitation start.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48791182/cole-...
5/17/26 2:39 PM - Cole, nearing return, reaches 99.6 mph in Triple-A.... Gerrit Cole reached 99.6 mph with his four-seam fastball and threw 86 pitches in his likely penultimate injury rehabilitation start.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48791182/cole-...
Clay Holmes (P - NYM)
5/17/26 2:39 PM - Mets' Holmes: Surgery still an option, but unlikel.... Mets pitcher Clay Holmes said he most likely won't need surgery on his fractured right fibula, but he is not completely ruling it out.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48797635/mets-...
5/17/26 2:39 PM - Mets' Holmes: Surgery still an option, but unlikel.... Mets pitcher Clay Holmes said he most likely won't need surgery on his fractured right fibula, but he is not completely ruling it out.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48797635/mets-...
Blake Snell (P - LAD)
5/17/26 2:39 PM - Snell set for surgery; L.A. hopeful for '26 return.... Blake Snell is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow Tuesday, and the Dodgers expect him to return this season.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48791729/snell...
5/17/26 2:39 PM - Snell set for surgery; L.A. hopeful for '26 return.... Blake Snell is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow Tuesday, and the Dodgers expect him to return this season.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48791729/snell...
Aaron Judge (OF/DH - NYY)
5/17/26 2:13 PM - As urgency mounts, Aaron Judge hasn't changed. Amid mounting pressure to end NYY's title drought, the Yankees' captain is keeping his expectations sky-high.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48751272/mlb-2...
5/17/26 2:13 PM - As urgency mounts, Aaron Judge hasn't changed. Amid mounting pressure to end NYY's title drought, the Yankees' captain is keeping his expectations sky-high.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48751272/mlb-2...
Colt Emerson (SS - SEA)
5/17/26 1:48 PM - Mariners promote Colt Emerson to majors. The Mariners are promoting top prospect Colt Emerson to the majors. He is expected to arrive to T-Mobile Park before the start of Sunday Night Baseball.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...
5/17/26 1:48 PM - Mariners promote Colt Emerson to majors. The Mariners are promoting top prospect Colt Emerson to the majors. He is expected to arrive to T-Mobile Park before the start of Sunday Night Baseball.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...
David Bednar (P - NYY)
5/17/26 1:41 PM - Mets' Tyrone Taylor 'happy to contribute' after hitting game-tying home run in ninth inning. After the Mets got the first two men on against Yankees closer David Bednar in the bottom of the ninth inning down by three, their big boppers in Juan Soto and Mark Vientos weren’t able to get the job done. So, down to their last out, it was left to Tyrone Taylor.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-tyrone-taylor-happy-t...
5/17/26 1:41 PM - Mets' Tyrone Taylor 'happy to contribute' after hitting game-tying home run in ninth inning. After the Mets got the first two men on against Yankees closer David Bednar in the bottom of the ninth inning down by three, their big boppers in Juan Soto and Mark Vientos weren’t able to get the job done. So, down to their last out, it was left to Tyrone Taylor.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-tyrone-taylor-happy-t...
Luis Severino (P - Ath)
5/17/26 12:40 PM - [SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - Game #46: Giants at Athletics Game Thread. After splitting the first two games of the series, the Athletics and San Francisco Giants will square off this afternoon in the rubber game of this rivalry weekend showdown. Athletics’ starting pitcher Luis Severino struggled yesterday. The Giants jumped out to a 5-0 lead before holding off the A’s late comeback attempt. As a result, […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/17/26 12:40 PM - [SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - Game #46: Giants at Athletics Game Thread. After splitting the first two games of the series, the Athletics and San Francisco Giants will square off this afternoon in the rubber game of this rivalry weekend showdown. Athletics’ starting pitcher Luis Severino struggled yesterday. The Giants jumped out to a 5-0 lead before holding off the A’s late comeback attempt. As a result, […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Tyrone Taylor (OF - NYM)
5/17/26 11:58 AM - Tyrone Taylor's clutch three-run homer, Carson Benge's walk-off give Mets dramatic win over Yankees. The Mets defeated the Yankees in dramatic fashion, coming back from four runs down to walk off with a 7-6 win in extra innings.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-yankees-recap-051726...
5/17/26 11:58 AM - Tyrone Taylor's clutch three-run homer, Carson Benge's walk-off give Mets dramatic win over Yankees. The Mets defeated the Yankees in dramatic fashion, coming back from four runs down to walk off with a 7-6 win in extra innings.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-yankees-recap-051726...
Aaron Judge (OF/DH - NYY)
5/17/26 10:50 AM - As urgency mounts, Aaron Judge hasn't changed. Amid mounting pressure to end NYY's title drought, the Yankees' captain is keeping his expectations sky-high.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48751272/mlb-2...
5/17/26 10:50 AM - As urgency mounts, Aaron Judge hasn't changed. Amid mounting pressure to end NYY's title drought, the Yankees' captain is keeping his expectations sky-high.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48751272/mlb-2...
Casey Mize (P - DET)
5/17/26 10:31 AM - Two-Start Pitcher Rankings, 5/18 – 5/24.
Source: https://razzball.com/two-start-pitcher-rankings-5-...
5/17/26 10:31 AM - Two-Start Pitcher Rankings, 5/18 – 5/24.
Razzball, we are back with another week’s edition of Two-Start pitcher rankings!
Fortunately for baseball, we are starting to see some arms returning from early IL stints, but to very mixed results.
As I write this, Casey Mize returned for the Tigers and had an impressive outing for a team that desperately needed it, 6IP, 2H, 0R, 0BB, and 4K. Please, blog, may I have some more?
Source: https://razzball.com/two-start-pitcher-rankings-5-...
A.J. Ewing (2B/OF - NYM)
5/17/26 10:00 AM - Week 8 Fantasy Baseball Fact Or Fiction.
Source: https://razzball.com/week-8-fantasy-baseball-fact-...
5/17/26 10:00 AM - Week 8 Fantasy Baseball Fact Or Fiction.
This week is not the sexiest Fact or Fiction, but there are several names to consider rostering for the sake of your fantasy baseball team’s health.
I considered adding A.J. Ewing, but with the news of Luis Robert’s return delayed, his adds shot up. Please, blog, may I have some more?
Source: https://razzball.com/week-8-fantasy-baseball-fact-...
Mike Trout (DH/OF - LAA)
5/17/26 7:30 AM - [On SI] - Daily Dinger: Best MLB Home Run Prop Bet Picks Today (Target Mike Trout, Nick Kurtz, Braves Star). What better way to close out the weekend than hitting a few long shot bets? That’s what I’m attempting to do on Sunday in Major League Baseball, as there are a
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5/17/26 7:30 AM - [On SI] - Daily Dinger: Best MLB Home Run Prop Bet Picks Today (Target Mike Trout, Nick Kurtz, Braves Star). What better way to close out the weekend than hitting a few long shot bets? That’s what I’m attempting to do on Sunday in Major League Baseball, as there are a
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Casey Schmitt (2B/3B - SF)
5/17/26 7:11 AM - [Deadspin] - Deadspin | Giants' versatile Casey Schmitt pursues another big day vs. Athletics. Deadspin | Giants' versatile Casey Schmitt pursues another big day vs. Athletics
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/17/26 7:11 AM - [Deadspin] - Deadspin | Giants' versatile Casey Schmitt pursues another big day vs. Athletics. Deadspin | Giants' versatile Casey Schmitt pursues another big day vs. Athletics
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Roki Sasaki (P - LAD)
5/17/26 6:52 AM - Does Roki Sasaki throw a forkball or a splitter? ... Why not both?. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/roki-sasaki-s-forkball-an...
5/17/26 6:52 AM - Does Roki Sasaki throw a forkball or a splitter? ... Why not both?. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/roki-sasaki-s-forkball-an...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
5/17/26 5:57 AM - Shohei Ohtani getting on track with season-high 5 RBIs in Dodgers' rout of Angels. Shohei Ohtani had a season-high five RBIs during the Los Angeles Dodgers' 15-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani went 2 for 4 with two walks and two runs, including a Little League home run in the eighth inning Saturday night. Ohtani has three extra-base hits in the first two games of the Freeway Series against his former team after struggling to generate power to start May. It was Ohtani's first game with five RBIs since June 22, 2025.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/shohei-ohtani...
5/17/26 5:57 AM - Shohei Ohtani getting on track with season-high 5 RBIs in Dodgers' rout of Angels. Shohei Ohtani had a season-high five RBIs during the Los Angeles Dodgers' 15-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani went 2 for 4 with two walks and two runs, including a Little League home run in the eighth inning Saturday night. Ohtani has three extra-base hits in the first two games of the Freeway Series against his former team after struggling to generate power to start May. It was Ohtani's first game with five RBIs since June 22, 2025.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/shohei-ohtani...
Junior Perez (OF - CWS)
5/17/26 4:42 AM - [ClutchPoints] - White Sox trade pitcher to Athletics for outfielder. On Saturday, the Chicago White Sox acquired minor-league outfielder Junior Perez from the Athletics in exchange for minor-league left-hander Jackson Nove. Perez, 24, was designated for assignment by the A’s on Thursday after hitting .210/.273/.384 over 36 games at Triple-A Las Vegas this season. His 2026 production included 5 doubles, 2 triples, 5 home runs, […] The post appeared first on .
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5/17/26 4:42 AM - [ClutchPoints] - White Sox trade pitcher to Athletics for outfielder. On Saturday, the Chicago White Sox acquired minor-league outfielder Junior Perez from the Athletics in exchange for minor-league left-hander Jackson Nove. Perez, 24, was designated for assignment by the A’s on Thursday after hitting .210/.273/.384 over 36 games at Triple-A Las Vegas this season. His 2026 production included 5 doubles, 2 triples, 5 home runs, […] The post appeared first on .
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Mark Vientos (3B/DH - NYM)
5/17/26 4:23 AM - Mets' Mark Vientos, aware of baseball's ebbs and flows, thriving in everyday role. Mark Vientos sees no mystery in the way he has gone from struggling this spring to settling into the cleanup spot, protecting Juan Soto in the Mets’ injury-riddled lineup, and tied for fourth in baseball with 14 May runs batted in.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-mark-vientos-janes-05...
5/17/26 4:23 AM - Mets' Mark Vientos, aware of baseball's ebbs and flows, thriving in everyday role. Mark Vientos sees no mystery in the way he has gone from struggling this spring to settling into the cleanup spot, protecting Juan Soto in the Mets’ injury-riddled lineup, and tied for fourth in baseball with 14 May runs batted in.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-mark-vientos-janes-05...
Alika Williams (2B - Ath)
5/17/26 3:22 AM - [ClutchPoints] - Athletics, Pirates make intriguing trade on Saturday. The Athletics and Pirates completed a depth-focused trade Saturday, with the A’s acquiring infielder Alika Williams from Pittsburgh in exchange for minor league right-hander Kyle Robinson. The move came days after the Athletics placed All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson on the injured list, leaving Darell Hernaiz as the team’s only natural shortstop on the major league […] The post appeared first on .
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/17/26 3:22 AM - [ClutchPoints] - Athletics, Pirates make intriguing trade on Saturday. The Athletics and Pirates completed a depth-focused trade Saturday, with the A’s acquiring infielder Alika Williams from Pittsburgh in exchange for minor league right-hander Kyle Robinson. The move came days after the Athletics placed All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson on the injured list, leaving Darell Hernaiz as the team’s only natural shortstop on the major league […] The post appeared first on .
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Luke Weaver (P - NYM)
5/17/26 3:04 AM - Weaver's fib: Tells injured Holmes he had name written in cap because `it just felt right to say'. Luke Weaver told a fib to Clay Holmes after helping the Mets secure a 6-3 win over the Yankees. Weaver joked that he dedicated his performance to Holmes, who left the previous game with a broken leg. Weaver admitted he made it up, saying, "Kids, don’t lie to your parents." Weaver came in with the bases loaded in the seventh inning, striking out two batters and ending the inning with a forceout. Holmes is expected to be sidelined until at least August.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/weaver-s-fib-...
5/17/26 3:04 AM - Weaver's fib: Tells injured Holmes he had name written in cap because `it just felt right to say'. Luke Weaver told a fib to Clay Holmes after helping the Mets secure a 6-3 win over the Yankees. Weaver joked that he dedicated his performance to Holmes, who left the previous game with a broken leg. Weaver admitted he made it up, saying, "Kids, don’t lie to your parents." Weaver came in with the bases loaded in the seventh inning, striking out two batters and ending the inning with a forceout. Holmes is expected to be sidelined until at least August.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/weaver-s-fib-...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
5/17/26 2:57 AM - Shohei Ohtani getting on track with season-high 5 RBIs in Dodgers' rout of Angels. Shohei Ohtani had a season-high five RBIs during the Los Angeles Dodgers' 15-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani went 2 for 4 with two walks and two runs, including a Little League home run in the eighth inning Saturday night. Ohtani has three extra-base hits in the first two games of the Freeway Series against his former team after struggling to generate power to start May. It was Ohtani's first game with five RBIs since June 22, 2025.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/shohei-ohtani...
5/17/26 2:57 AM - Shohei Ohtani getting on track with season-high 5 RBIs in Dodgers' rout of Angels. Shohei Ohtani had a season-high five RBIs during the Los Angeles Dodgers' 15-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani went 2 for 4 with two walks and two runs, including a Little League home run in the eighth inning Saturday night. Ohtani has three extra-base hits in the first two games of the Freeway Series against his former team after struggling to generate power to start May. It was Ohtani's first game with five RBIs since June 22, 2025.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/shohei-ohtani...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
5/17/26 2:41 AM - Ohtani resets as little league HR keys 5-RBI night.... Back in the lineup after a few days off, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and five RBIs in Saturday night's 15-2 win over the Angels, including a wild two-run triple in which he scored following a throwing error.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48793601/ohtan...
5/17/26 2:41 AM - Ohtani resets as little league HR keys 5-RBI night.... Back in the lineup after a few days off, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and five RBIs in Saturday night's 15-2 win over the Angels, including a wild two-run triple in which he scored following a throwing error.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48793601/ohtan...
Jose Altuve (2B/OF/DH - HOU)
5/17/26 2:41 AM - Altuve to have MRI after exiting Astros' win early.... Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will have an MRI on Sunday after leaving Houston's 4-1 win over the Rangers in the ninth inning Saturday night with soreness on his left side.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48792543/jose-...
5/17/26 2:41 AM - Altuve to have MRI after exiting Astros' win early.... Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will have an MRI on Sunday after leaving Houston's 4-1 win over the Rangers in the ninth inning Saturday night with soreness on his left side.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48792543/jose-...
Gerrit Cole (P - NYY)
5/17/26 2:41 AM - Cole, nearing return, reaches 99.6 mph in Triple-A.... Gerrit Cole reached 99.6 mph with his four-seam fastball and threw 86 pitches in his likely penultimate injury rehabilitation start.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48791182/cole-...
5/17/26 2:41 AM - Cole, nearing return, reaches 99.6 mph in Triple-A.... Gerrit Cole reached 99.6 mph with his four-seam fastball and threw 86 pitches in his likely penultimate injury rehabilitation start.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48791182/cole-...
Blake Snell (P - LAD)
5/17/26 2:41 AM - Snell set for surgery; L.A. hopeful for '26 return.... Blake Snell is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow Tuesday, and the Dodgers expect him to return this season.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48791729/snell...
5/17/26 2:41 AM - Snell set for surgery; L.A. hopeful for '26 return.... Blake Snell is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow Tuesday, and the Dodgers expect him to return this season.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48791729/snell...
Corey Seager (SS - TEX)
5/17/26 2:41 AM - Rangers' Seager to miss 2nd straight vs. Astros. Rangers All-Star shortstop Corey Seager was not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Astros after waking up with back spasms.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48790105/range...
5/17/26 2:41 AM - Rangers' Seager to miss 2nd straight vs. Astros. Rangers All-Star shortstop Corey Seager was not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Astros after waking up with back spasms.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48790105/range...
Clay Holmes (P - NYM)
5/17/26 2:41 AM - Mets say Holmes could return to pitch this year. Mets pitcher Clay Holmes' broken leg should heal in time for him to pitch again for the team during the final two months of this season.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48789827/mets-...
5/17/26 2:41 AM - Mets say Holmes could return to pitch this year. Mets pitcher Clay Holmes' broken leg should heal in time for him to pitch again for the team during the final two months of this season.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48789827/mets-...
Luis Severino (P - Ath)
5/17/26 12:13 AM - [MLB: Athletics] - Severino's home struggles resurface as A's fall to Giants. WEST SACRAMENTO -- Luis Severino entered Saturday night’s game against the Giants seemingly having turned a corner after his rough start to the season, carrying a 1.88 ERA over his last four starts. From a pure “stuff” perspective, Severino did not look much different from those previous four outings. He
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/17/26 12:13 AM - [MLB: Athletics] - Severino's home struggles resurface as A's fall to Giants. WEST SACRAMENTO -- Luis Severino entered Saturday night’s game against the Giants seemingly having turned a corner after his rough start to the season, carrying a 1.88 ERA over his last four starts. From a pure “stuff” perspective, Severino did not look much different from those previous four outings. He
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Luke Weaver (P - NYM)
5/17/26 12:04 AM - Weaver's fib: Tells injured Holmes he had name written in cap because `it just felt right to say'. Luke Weaver told a fib to Clay Holmes after helping the Mets secure a 6-3 win over the Yankees. Weaver joked that he dedicated his performance to Holmes, who left the previous game with a broken leg. Weaver admitted he made it up, saying, "Kids, don’t lie to your parents." Weaver came in with the bases loaded in the seventh inning, striking out two batters and ending the inning with a forceout. Holmes is expected to be sidelined until at least August.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/weaver-s-fib-...
5/17/26 12:04 AM - Weaver's fib: Tells injured Holmes he had name written in cap because `it just felt right to say'. Luke Weaver told a fib to Clay Holmes after helping the Mets secure a 6-3 win over the Yankees. Weaver joked that he dedicated his performance to Holmes, who left the previous game with a broken leg. Weaver admitted he made it up, saying, "Kids, don’t lie to your parents." Weaver came in with the bases loaded in the seventh inning, striking out two batters and ending the inning with a forceout. Holmes is expected to be sidelined until at least August.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/weaver-s-fib-...