| Time (ET) | Away | Home | Tmp | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:35 PM | Chicago CubsBen Brown (1-2, 2.09)◆◆◆◆◆ | Pittsburgh PiratesCarmen Mlodzinski (4-3, 3.96)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 0° | 0% | 0 |
| 1:35 PM | Tampa Bay RaysShane McClanahan (5-2, 2.82)◆◆◆◆◆ | Baltimore OriolesKyle Bradish (2-6, 4.13)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 68° | 26% | 3 |
| 2:10 PM | Minnesota TwinsZebby Matthews (1-1, 1.38)◆◆◆◆◆ | Chicago White SoxAnthony Kay (3-1, 4.27)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 0° | 0% | 0 |
| 2:10 PM | St. Louis CardinalsMatthew Liberatore (2-2, 4.70)◆◆◆◆◆ | Milwaukee BrewersJacob Misiorowski (4-2, 1.89)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 79° | — | — |
| 3:40 PM | New York YankeesWill Warren (6-1, 3.61)◆◆◆◆◆ | Kansas City RoyalsMichael Wacha (4-2, 2.70)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 0° | 0% | 0 |
| 4:10 PM | Cincinnati RedsNick Lodolo (0-1, 7.20)◆◆◆◆◆ | New York MetsNolan McLean (2-3, 3.57)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 0° | 0% | 0 |
| 5:05 PM | Arizona DiamondbacksMerrill Kelly (4-3, 5.71)◆◆◆◆◆ | San Francisco GiantsLanden Roupp (5-4, 3.27)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 60° | 0% | 14 |
| 6:10 PM | Washington NationalsZack Littell (3-4, 5.83)◆◆◆◆◆ | Cleveland GuardiansTanner Bibee (0-6, 3.75)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 0° | 0% | 0 |
| 6:40 PM | Philadelphia PhilliesJesús Luzardo (3-4, 4.85)◆◆◆◆◆ | San Diego PadresRandy Vásquez (5-2, 2.96)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 66° | 0% | 10 |
| 7:05 PM | Houston AstrosTatsuya Imai (1-2, 8.31)◆◆◆◆◆ | Texas RangersKumar Rocker (2-4, 3.60)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 83° | — | — |
| 7:07 PM | Miami MarlinsJanson Junk (2-5, 5.07)◆◆◆◆◆ | Toronto Blue JaysTrey Yesavage (2-1, 1.07)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 0° | 0% | 0 |
| 9:10 PM | Colorado RockiesTanner Gordon (0-0, 6.59)◆◆◆◆◆ | Los Angeles DodgersEmmet Sheehan (3-1, 4.93)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 0° | 0% | 0 |
| 9:40 PM | Seattle MarinersLuis Castillo (1-5, 6.41)◆◆◆◆◆ | AthleticsAaron Civale (5-1, 3.31)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 0° | 0% | 0 |
Detmers went 8 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 14 K against the Rangers — retiring 24 of 25 batters. The lone blemish was a Jake Burger leadoff HR in the 2nd. The 14-K mark ties Emerson Hancock (5/2 vs. KC) for MLB's most in a single game this season, and makes Detmers only the 2nd Angel to fan 14+ while allowing ≤1 hit (Nolan Ryan did it three times). Justin Foscue's 9th-inning throwing error gave LAA a 2-1 walk-off win.
Dylan Cease left in the 5th with a sore left hamstring (76 pitches thrown). Then Vlad Jr. took a Mitch Keller sinker off the elbow and was immediately replaced — X-rays negative for fracture, diagnosed as a contusion with numbness in arm/hand. Schneider: 'all the early testing on Cease was pretty positive' — Vlad could return tonight vs. Miami. The Jays fell to 25-28.
Dodgers super-utility Chris Taylor announced his retirement Sunday after 12 MLB seasons, three World Series championships (2020, 2024, 2025), and a 2021 All-Star nod. He hadn't appeared in MLB this season after being DFA'd in spring training. CT3 leaves with a .247 career average, 128 HRs, and the kind of versatile multi-position resume that defined modern utility play.
The Cubs placed Edward Cabrera on the 15-day IL retroactive to May 21 with a right middle-finger blister — finger blisters in pitchers tend to recur but resolve in 2-3 weeks. The Nationals placed Jake Irvin on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder strain — shoulder strains are typically 4-8 week absences minimum. Cole Winn (TEX, arm fatigue) and Brant Hurter (DET, lumbar spine) also joined the IL wave.
MLBTR reports the Padres have expressed interest in Rockies SP/RP Antonio Senzatela as deadline rumblings start unusually early. Senzatela has been a bright spot in Colorado's collapsing bullpen (3.05 ERA, emerging closer role) and is on an expiring $7M deal. The Padres' bullpen depth (behind Mason Miller) has been thin and Senzatela offers swingman versatility.
Who's Hot This Week
With Edward Cabrera on the IL and the Cubs' bullpen reshuffling, Daniel Palencia just grabbed a save opportunity behind his 99.1 mph average fastball. Pitcher List flags him as the Cubs' new closer-of-opportunity. The Cubs win enough close games that the volume potential is real, and at 5% rostered he's the cheapest path to a potential 8-10 saves over the next month. Top-30 RP rest of season ceiling if the role holds. Stash in 12+ team formats; aggressive add in 14+.
Worth Reading
Headlines Matt Shaw (CHC, 48% Yahoo) as the priority hitter add. Other targets: Daulton Varsho (TOR, 14%), Gavin Williams (CLE) for a two-start week, plus deep-league specials Daniel Palencia (CHC, closer chance) and Robert Hassell III (WSH).
MLBTR's daily preview covers the Dodgers' bullpen reshuffle (Edwin Díaz still IL, Tanner Scott locked), the Mariners' rotation depth question with Hancock proving himself and Miller back, and the broader Detmers narrative — fantasy-wise, the article supports the top-25 SP framing.
MLBTR's IL roundup covers the new wave: DeLuca (TB) confirmed hamstring strain, Cole Winn (TEX) arm fatigue, Coulombe (BOS) activated, Akil Baddoo (MIL) activated from the 60-day. Useful scan if you're managing IL slots before today's lineups.
| # | Player | Pos | PA | 14d Ago | Now | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin FoscueTexas Rangers | 2B | 49 | .182 | .367 | +0.185 |
| 2 | Ryan WaldschmidtArizona Diamondbacks | CF | 57 | .273 | .411 | +0.138 |
| 3 | Nick AllenHouston Astros | SS | 41 | .265 | .366 | +0.101 |
| 4 | James OutmanMinnesota Twins | LF | 62 | .171 | .258 | +0.087 |
| 5 | Isiah Kiner-FalefaBoston Red Sox | 2B | 57 | .244 | .321 | +0.077 |
| 6 | Gavin SheetsSan Diego Padres | 1B | 163 | .263 | .331 | +0.068 |
| 7 | Ryan ViladeTampa Bay Rays | RF | 77 | .316 | .382 | +0.066 |
| 8 | Cedric MullinsTampa Bay Rays | CF | 169 | .195 | .255 | +0.060 |
| 9 | Harrison BaderSan Francisco Giants | CF | 99 | .158 | .212 | +0.054 |
| 10 | Jake BurgerTexas Rangers | 1B | 206 | .238 | .291 | +0.053 |
NEW: Took a Mitch Keller sinker off the right elbow Sunday and was immediately replaced. X-rays negative for fracture, diagnosed as a contusion with reported numbness in arm/hand. Manager Schneider says he could return tonight vs. Miami. Monitor closely; if he sits more than 2 games, IL stint is realistic.
NEW: Left Sunday's start in the 5th with a sore left hamstring (76 pitches). MRI today. Schneider was optimistic post-game: 'all the early testing seemed pretty positive.' Cease himself thought he might not miss his next start. Risk profile: a Grade 2 hamstring would mean 4-6 weeks; a mild strain might cost only one start.
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to May 21 with a right middle-finger blister. Blisters in pitchers typically resolve in 2-3 weeks but tend to limit pitch effectiveness for additional weeks after activation. Jordan Wicks recalled to fill the rotation spot.
NEW: 15-day IL with right shoulder strain. Shoulder strains in pitchers typically run 4-8 weeks minimum. Irvin had been a back-end fantasy streamer at best; not a big loss in standard formats. PJ Poulin recalled.
NEW: 15-day IL with right arm fatigue. Winn had been a serviceable middle-relief option for Texas; arm fatigue can sometimes mean a deeper underlying issue but is usually a short-stay diagnosis. Gavin Collyer recalled.
Reid Detmers' 14-K outing against the Rangers wasn't just a great box-score line — it was the validation of a 2026 breakout that's been building all season. He retired 24 of 25 batters faced, allowed just one hit (a Jake Burger leadoff HR on a changeup), and didn't issue a single walk. The 14 K mark ties Emerson Hancock for MLB's most in any single game this season. Only Nolan Ryan has ever struck out 14+ Angels batters while allowing ≤1 hit before — Ryan did it three times.
The underlying story is the pitch-mix shift. Detmers cut his fastball usage from 47% (2025) to 35% in 2026 and bumped his slider from 18% to 31%. The slider has been his most effective pitch by a wide margin — 44% whiff rate, .128 BAA. The changeup (which Burger homered off in Sunday's game) remains his weakest offering, but the four-pitch mix gives him three plus offerings that can punch out either side.
Fantasy implications: Detmers is now firmly a top-25 SP rest of season. The K-rate (28.7%) and walk-rate (6.8%) combo backs the surface ERA. He's at 38% rostered which is borderline criminal — this is your last week to claim him before someone else does. Treat the next start as a hold-through; he's earned a longer leash, and a single rough line shouldn't change anything.
Sunday's slate: 5 saves, 4 reliever wins, 1 blown save. Paul Sewald (ARI, 12), Jhoan Duran (PHI, 9 — scoreless in 7 of 8 since IL return), and Aroldis Chapman (BOS) remain the cleanest locked arms. Kirby Yates picked up his first save since July 2025 — worth monitoring. Cincinnati continues to be a full committee (Pierce Johnson / Ashcraft / Santillan). Tony Santillan's 6 HRs allowed in last 23 batters is a real red flag.
Read the full Ledger →| Closer | Team | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Sewald | ARI | 🟢 Locked | 12 saves, 0.72 WHIP in May, 5-for-6 conversion rate. The 35-year-old's career revival is real and the D-backs are winning enough close games. Top-12 RP rest of season. |
| Jhoan Duran | PHI | 🟢 Locked | 9 saves, 29.4% K-BB%, scoreless in 7 of his last 8 outings since returning from the IL. Locked in the Phillies' 9th. Top-12 RP rest of season. |
| Kirby Yates | LAA | 🟡 Watch | Picked up his first save since July 2025 — the 99th of his career. The 4.26 ERA masks a 2.80 SIERA, but contact-quality concerns persist. The Angels are winning more games (Soriano, Detmers leading the way), so save chances should pile up. Speculative add in deeper formats. |
| Tony Santillan | CIN | 3 blown saves and 6 HRs allowed in his last 23 batters since May 5. The Reds' bullpen is full chaos — Pierce Johnson and Graham Ashcraft are both ahead of Santillan in the leverage hierarchy. Fade in standard formats. | |
| Riley O'Brien | STL | 🟡 Watch | Has allowed runs in 4 of his last 9 outings — the dominant April form has slipped. Still the Cardinals' primary save option but the leash is shortening. Hold for now; monitor the next 3-4 appearances closely. |
Reid Detmers' career-high 14 K — he retired 24 of 25 batters, allowed just one hit (Jake Burger HR), and walked nobody over 8 IP against the Rangers. Justin Foscue's 9th-inning throwing error gave LAA a 2-1 walk-off win. The 14 K tied Emerson Hancock for MLB's single-game high this season.
Blue Jays' brutal Sunday: Dylan Cease leaves in the 5th with a sore left hamstring, then Vlad Jr. takes a Mitch Keller sinker off his right elbow in the bottom of the same inning. Both X-rays back clean — Cease is awaiting MRI results, Vlad could return tonight vs. Miami. Pirates won 4-1.
Giants 8, White Sox 5 — Rafael Devers explodes for a 2-for-4 night with a HR and 5 RBI as San Francisco completes the weekend sweep at Oracle Park. Robbie Ray won his start, and the Giants offense is finally clicking after a rough first month.
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