Carson Benge – RF Bo Bichette – SS Juan Soto – LF Mark Vientos – 1B Marcus Semien – 2B A.J. Ewing – CF Eric Wagaman – DH Brett Baty – 3B Luis Torrens – C
SP: Huascar Brazobán (RHP), followed by Jonah Tong (RHP)
Reds lineup
Blake Dunn – RF Elly De La Cruz – SS JJ Bleday – LF Sal Stewart – 3B Eugenio Suarez – DH Nathaniel Lowe – 1B Spencer Steer – 2B Tyler Stephenson – C TJ Friedl – CF
SP: Andrew Abbott (LHP)
Broadcast info
First pitch: 7:10 PM EDT TV: SNY Radio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, 92.3 HD2
Probable pitchers: RHP Trey Gibson (0-0, 5.40 ERA, 4 K) vs. LHP Steven Matz (4-1, 3.70 ERA, 33 K)
The Orioles haven’t had a lot of opportunities for statement wins in 2026. And yet, after a dramatic, extra-inning walk-off winner on Monday, and a well-rounded victory yesterday, tonight is a chance for such a statement. Tonight the O’s go for the sweep against the best team in the American League.
Heading into this series, the Orioles were trying to shake the stench of disappointment that has clung to them throughout the 2026 season. A series win over an equally disappointing Tigers team was a nice break from demoralizing series losses to Washington and Tampa Bay. And yet, the O’s still came into this series against the AL-leading Rays seven games under .500 and seemingly far off the postseason pace they hoped to set at the beginning of the season.
While Baltimore will still be below .500 if they complete the sweep tonight, doing so would be the best sign the Orioles have shown all season that this team is, in fact, better than last year’s immensely underwhelming squad. The O’s already secured only their second series win against a team above .500 with last night’s 6-1 victory over Tampa. A win tonight would give them their first sweep over a good team and only their third three-game winning streak of 2026.
Attempting to lead the O’s to that statement-making victory is rookie Trey Gibson. Similar to rookies like Cade Povich and Brandon Young in 2024 and 2025, Gibson has been thrust into a rotation spot more out of necessity than overwhelming readiness. In his first career start in Yankee Stadium, he made it through 4.2 IP, putting together a line of 4 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 HR and 2 K. His only other appearance came in relief, pitching the final two innings of a 4-3 loss to the Athletics while allowing one run.
With his sinker and slider, Gibson has shown flashes of having two pitches that he can use to attack major league hitters. He may have to reach deeper into his arsenal tonight, however. Rays stars Junior Caminero, Jonathan Aranda and Yandy Diaz all crush sinkers and the latter two also hit well against sliders.
Opposing Gibson is veteran left-hander Steven Matz. The almost 35-year-old is enjoying a strong start to his first season in Tampa, allowing 2 or fewer earned runs in six of his eight starts this season. Baltimore has struggled against southpaws this season, ranking 25th against LHPs with a .215 average and 24th with a .347 slugging percentage.
After pitching four innings of one-run ball a week ago against the O’s, Matz has a 3.76 ERA and .248 BAA vs. Baltimore. That record is noticeably worse at Camden Yards, where Matz has a 5.02 ERA and .271 BAA in five appearances. Newest Orioles Pete Alonso and Taylor Ward both have good track records against Matz, as Ward is 1-for-3 with a three-run HR and Alonso is 3-for-8 with a homer and three RBIs.
Zack Gelof collected two of the A’s eight hits in teh 9-1 loss to the Mariners | MLB Photos via Getty Images
Hoping to avoid a sweep at the hands of American League West Rival Seattle Mariners, the A’s took the field today at Sutter Health Park for game three of the three game set. Taking the mound today for the A’s was Jeffrey Springs, who faced off against Logan Gilbert for the Mariners.
Springs had a questionable start, giving up a hit, and error and a bomb in the first. Before the A’s came to bat, they were behind 3-0.
Springs seemed to settle down until the top of the fourth when he gave up a two out single and then a walk. Then Colt Emerson tripled, driving in Cole Young and Jhonny Pereda. That brought the score to 5-0.
Zack Gelof’s one out double in the bottom of the fifth inning was the first extra-base hit of the game for the A’s. Carlos Cortes walked with two outs. But a Nick Kurtz fly out ended the inning with Gelof and Cortes stranded.
Joel Kuhnel replaced Jeffrey Springs in the top of the sixth. Springs final line was five innings and two earned runs on six hits and just one walk. He struck out seven. Cole Young greeted Kuhnel with a one out base hit. Johnny Pereda walked moving Young to second. Colt Emerson grounded into what looked to be a double play, but a throwing error by Darrel Hernaiz allowed Young to score. That increased the Mariners lead to 6-0.
Tyler Soderstrom doubled with one out off Logan Gilbert who remained in the game to pitch the sixth. But Henry Bolte grounded out to end the inning. Luis Medina replaced Joel Kuhnel in the seventh and gave up a single but that was all. Medina continued to pitch the seventh but gave up a walk to Cole Young and a base hit to Pereda. Julio Rodríguez worked a full count with two outs and then homered to left center field. Cole Young and Colt Emerson scored increasing the M’s lead to 9-0 headed into the bottom of the eighth. The A’s went down quietly in the eighth.
José Suarez replaced Luis Medina in the top of the ninth. Naylor greeted him with a base hit to right field. With one out Victor Robles singled. But Suarez stiffened and shut them down without scoring.
The A’s momentarily came to life in the bottom of the ninth again today. Jonah Heim walked and Henry Bolt singled. Jeff McNeil grounded into a double play, scoring Heim. Zack Gelof singled, but Darrel Hernaiz grounded into a force to end the game.
The loss drops the A’s out of first place for the first time since April. They’ll need to right the ship or the season could sail away.
May 27, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Colt Emerson (4) is congratulated by third base coach Carlos Cardoza (57) after hitting a two-run triple against the Athletics in the fourth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images | Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
Mariners 9, Athletics 1
Ice cream on a sunny day: Logan Gilbert, +0.22 WPA
Razor scooters or baseball helmets to the shin: Julio Rodríguez, -0.06 WPA
The Texas Rangers designated Andrew McCutchen Wednesday, and it could be the last roster move of the former MVP’s career.
McCutchen, 39, batted .192 with one home run and five RBI in 83 plate appearances over 37 games for Texas. He was 2-for-18 as a pinch hitter.
The Rangers signed him as a minor league free agent in March, added him to the opening day roster and now have seven days to trade, release or outright him to the minors.
Finding another big-league job at 39 with a .192 average won’t be easy.
McCutchen is one of the more decorated players of his generation.
The five-time All-Star won the National League MVP in 2013 and the Roberto Clemente Award in 2015, spending nine seasons in Pittsburgh before the Pirates traded him to the San Francisco Giants in 2017.
He went back to PNC Park for three more seasons from 2023-25 before signing with Texas this spring. Over 18 major league seasons, he hit .272 with 333 home runs and 1,156 RBI.
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 16: Bubba Chandler #36 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches in the first inning during the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at PNC Park on May 16, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) | Getty Images
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Sánchez tossed his 42nd consecutive shutout inning Wednesday, May 27 at San Diego, breaking Grover Cleveland Alexander's mark that had stood since 1911. He eclipsed Alexander's record with his fourth shutout inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.
By the time his afternoon was done in the Phillies' 3-0 win, Sanchez pitched seven shutout innings, stretching his streak to 44 2/3 innings and potentially getting into the conversation for the longest of all time: Orel Hershiser's 59-inning scoreless run at the end of the 1988 season.
Sánchez and Hershiser are also the only pitchers since 1913 to pitch a scoreless calendar month of at least 30 innings, with Hershiser pulling it off in September 1988.
Given the Phillies' tradition-rich history - they date to 1883 - and the Hall of Famers who have graced their mound, claiming the club record is no small feat. Yet Sanchez has been nearly untouchable: In his five starts since last giving up a run to the San Francisco Giants on April 30, he struck out 45 and walked three, and posted a 0.74 WHIP.
Sánchez, 29, kept up that epic run against San Diego, striking out nine in seven innings and walking none, exiting with a 2-0 lead. His season ERA is down to 1.47.
Sánchez has tossed one shutout in his streak, a stark difference from Alexander's streak in 1911 - he tossed four consecutive shutouts. In the century-plus since, lefty Cliff Lee has come closest to Alexander's club mark, firing 34 consecutive scoreless innings in 2011.
The New York Yankees (33-22) face the Kansas City Royals (22-33). New York won the series’ first two games. The Yankees are favored with a -156 moneyline compared to the Royals' +129. Starting pitchers are scheduled to be Gerrit Cole for the Yankees, with a 0.00 ERA, and Noah Cameron for the Royals, with a 4.72 ERA.
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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza spoke with reporters on Wednesday ahead of the team's game against the Cincinnati Reds to discuss a number of topics...
Messaging to team amid mental mistakes
During Tuesday's 7-2 loss, starting pitcher David Peterson failed to back up home plate, allowing the runner to advance to third base after Bo Bichette's throw got by catcher Luis Torrens.
The mental mistake was a bad look not just for Peterson, but the coaching staff as well. Because of the error, Mendoza was asked if his and the staff's messaging isn't getting through to the players.
"No, not at all," Mendoza said. "You hate to see it, obviously. It can't happen, especially at this level. Physical mistakes are going to happen, but mental mistakes, especially when you're not playing well.
"As far as the messaging from my end, I know for sure, and the coaching staff and the way we hold people accountable, it doesn't necessarily have to be in front of the camera. As far as the messaging is received, there's not concern there."
Mendoza was then asked what specifically is reinforcing the belief that the messaging is being received, saying it's more clear off the field.
"It's everything behind the scenes, but until we go out there and do it and play better," Mendoza said. "For me to say something here, we got to go out and do it."
The team will need to show it soon as they are currently riding a five-game losing streak and have gone 2-7 since taking the Subway Series from the Yankees.
Mendoza outlined a plan for Polanco over the next couple of days, hoping to see the veteran be able to play one day in the field and the next at DH.
"The good thing is he started his rehab today, played a couple of at-bats, I think he's off tomorrow," Mendoza said. "Then the plan is for him to DH and hopefully get him back-to-back, three or four innings at first base.
"And now, once we get to that point, it's more of like, alright, playing seven innings in the field, going back-to-back, full nine innings as DH. How is he going to feel the next day after he gets four, five at-bats and is on the bases? Today, he was able to get on base and run around a little bit. So now it's, how is he going to feel tomorrow and then we'll go from there."
Polanco has been out since April 14 as he recovers from Achilles bursitis and a wrist injury.
The team ramped up his baseball activities in recent days so he would be ready to see game action, but Mendoza acknowledged that the 32-year-old's goal is to manage the injuries and not have "bad days."
"Yes, it's to a point where he's not going to be 100 percent," Mendoza said. "But as he went through the intensity, the running the bases, the sprinting, and all that, the next day it's like, 'Hey, it's not getting any worse. I feel better.' The biggest thing that it wasn't getting any worse and he was able to manage it. It's like, 'I'm good to go now.'"
Polanco was hitting just .179 with one home run and two RBI over 56 at-bats prior to landing on the injured list.
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MAY 24: Alejandro Osuna #19 of the Texas Rangers looks on prior to the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 24, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Texas Rangers lineup for May 27, 2026 against the Houston Astros: starting pitchers are Jacob deGrom for the Rangers and Mike Burrows for the Astros.
Texas will try to keep the offense going after yesterday’s 10 run explosion, with a lineup highlighted by new infielder Nicky Lopez.
The lineup:
Pederson — DH
Osuna — LF
Nimmo — RF
Jung — 3B
Burger — 1B
Carter — CF
Duran — SS
Jansen — C
Lopez — 2B
7:05 p.m. Central start time. Rangers are -143 favorites.
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MAY 24: Andrew McCutchen #4 of the Texas Rangers looks on after striking out during the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 24, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Texas Rangers have signed infielder Nicky Lopez to a one year deal, the team announced today. To make room for Lopez on the active roster, the Rangers have designated outfielder/DH Andrew McCutchen for assignment.
I’m really baffled by this move. McCutchen hasn’t hit well this season, slashing .192/.277/.260, including a .186/.300/.302 line against lefthanded pitching, which is especially problematic, given that McCutchen was brought in to be Joc Pederson’s platoon partner.
But Nicky Lopez doesn’t seem to really make the team better. Lopez is a light-hitting utility infielder who had a 4.4 bWAR season back in 2021, and since then has slashed .228/.298/.281 in 1220 plate appearances. He’s also a lefthanded hitter, which means that he doesn’t really replace McCutchen. Lopez was originally with the Rockies to start the season, slashing .333/.387/.519 for their AAA club at Albuquerque before being acquired by the Cubs. Lopez appeared in four games and had five plate appearances for the Cubs, and was released yesterday.
This would seem to open the door for Justin Foscue, who can play second base but who is best suited to 1B or DH, to take over the platoon DH spot from McCutchen. Lopez gives the Rangers an actual utility infielder, something that became an issue when Josh Jung was out and Michael Helman had to play shortstop. This leads me to wonder if there are concerns about Corey Seager or Josh Smith missing more time than has been anticipated.
KANSAS CITY, MO - MAY 20: Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Connelly Early (71) pitches in the first inning during a MLB game between the Boston Red Sox and the Kansas City Royals on May 20, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
TV: NESN
First Pitch: 6:45 p.m. ET
The Red Sox nearly came back from a three-run deficit in the series opener against the Braves. The offense has finally put together a few solid performances as of late, though there haven’t been plenty of wins to show for it.
Boston will try to get early run support for Connelly Early, who has allowed no more than three earned runs in each of his last three starts.
Here’s who the Red Sox will send to the plate Wednesday night.
Atlanta counters with a notable challenge in Bryce Elder. The righty has been virtually untouchable through two months to the tune of a 1.97 ERA as the Braves try to take the series.
Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell (5) prepares to dump water over Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) after their win over St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday May 27, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. | Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Despite being no-hit through seven innings, Milwaukee’s pitching staff kept the game within reach long enough for the offense to scrape together just enough support. With today’s 2-1 victory, the Brewers secured their first home sweep of the Cardinals since 2011 and widened their NL Central lead to 4.5 games.
Starter Chad Patrick worked around a couple of jams over the first three innings before finally allowing the game’s first run in the fourth. It initially looked like he might escape the inning unscathed after a Jordan Walker leadoff single, as Patrick responded by striking out Nolan Gorman and Masyn Winn back-to-back.
Patrick then worked a full count against Bryan Torres, but his payoff pitch — a 90 mph slider that hung over the heart of the plate — got punished. Torres ripped a line drive into the corner for an RBI triple, giving the Cardinals a 1-0 lead.
Despite having only thrown 61 pitches, Patrick — who’s been coming out of the bullpen since the beginning of the month — was done for the day. Shane Drohan and Aaron Ashby followed with two shutout innings each, both pitchers allowing only a single hit. The pitching staff showed up today, keeping the score close even though the offense couldn’t manage to provide any run support through the first seven innings.
Not only were the Brewers shut out for most of the game, but Cardinals starter Dustin May was absolutely dominating. May had a no-hitter going through six with zero walks, although the Brewers managed two baserunners on a Jake Bauers hit-by-pitch and a Sal Frelick catchers’ interference.
May kept his bid alive in the seventh by retiring the heart of the Brewers’ order — Brice Turang, William Contreras, and Bauers. Finally, Garrett Mitchell led off the eighth by busting up the no-hitter on a line drive to left field. Torres took a bit of a flat route and the ball flew over his head for a double, giving Milwaukee their first runner in scoring position all game.
Up next was Luis Rengifo, who laid down a beautifully-placed bunt to the third-base side of the mound. The bunt was good enough that he might have beat it out anyway, but neither May nor third baseman Nolan Gorman charged in on the ball. By the time catcher Pedro Pagés got to it, Rengifo and Mitchell were already standing on the corners.
With the no-hitter no longer in play, Cardinals manager Oli Marmol pulled May for JoJo Romero, who got Frelick to ground into a fielders’ choice at second that couldn’t get Mitchell home. Andrew Vaughn pinch-hit for David Hamilton, but he struck out for the second out.
It briefly appeared as if the Cardinals might escape the jam, but veteran star Christian Yelich wouldn’t let that happen. Yelich took two balls that weren’t really close, then grounded Romero’s third pitch up the middle to tie the game.
Frelick, running on contact with two outs, made it around to third, and all of a sudden the Brewers had the go-ahead run on third base for Jackson Chourio. Chourio swung at the first pitch, a low sinker, and hit what was a pretty routine grounder to Winn at shortstop. Winn, who won a Gold Glove last year after a season in which he was credited with just three errors, bobbled the ball on the exchange. By the time he picked it up, not only were both Yelich and Chourio safe, but Frelick had crossed the plate with the go-ahead run.
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Turang grounded out to end the inning, but the damage was done — Milwaukee led by a run going into the top of the ninth. Trevor Megill came in for the ninth to try and pick up his first save since May 15th in Minnesota. Despite allowing a single to Winn, who stole second and advanced to third on a fly-out, Megill stuck out pinch-hitter Yohel Pozo to end the game.
While things looked pretty bleak for the vast majority of this game, Milwaukee was able to keep the game close and string together a couple hits when it mattered. Sometimes pitchers are just on, and even if that’s not the case the offense won’t always be firing on all cylinders. Good teams lose these games, but great teams grit their teeth and find a way to keep the game close and scrape out a victory. That’s what the Brewers did tonight.
Also, for those of you on Aaron Ashby Win Watch, Ashby pitched the seventh and eighth innings, so he picked up another win. He now leads the league in wins again, with nine. It’s still May.
After a 4-2 homestand, the Brewers will get a well-earned day off before heading to Houston for a weekend series against the Astros. First pitch for Friday’s series opener is scheduled for 7:10 p.m.
The surging Los Angeles Dodgers, who have won 11 of their last 13 games, go for the sweep of the visiting Colorado Rockies tonight.
With Cy Young-minded Shohei Ohtani taking the mound, my Rockies vs. Dodgers predictions see the Boys in Blue rolling to a comfortable victory.
See my full analysis, Over/Under prediction, and MLB picks for Wednesday, May 27.
Who will win Rockies vs Dodgers today: Dodgers -2.5 (-102)
Tomoyuki Sugano’s 3.86 ERA looks fine on the surface, but his “underlying metrics” are more like an “unmitigated disaster”.
His 7.43 xERA indicates immediate regression. That’s understandable since he ranks in the first percentile in barrel rate and xBA.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the perfect opponent to make him pay, given their league-leading .265 xBA.
On the other side of things, Shohei Ohtani (0.73 ERA) hasn’t allowed more than two earned runs in a start and should hold down a poor Colorado Rockies lineup.
COVERS INTEL: Tomoyuki Sigano’s 80 Stuff+ ranks dead last among starters who have thrown at least 10 innings and pales in comparison to Shohei Ohtani’s 115 Stuff+.
Rockies vs Dodgers Over/Under pick: Under 8.5 (-120)
Colorado has a measly 67 wRC+ against right-handed pitching in the last 20 days. It’s difficult to envision them crossing the plate many times against Ohtani, who suppresses hard contact (92nd percentile barrel rate) and has a masterful 21.6% K-BB%.
The Dodgers have hit the Under in seven of Ohtani’s eight starts.
That’s partly due to his utter dominance on the mound, and partly because manager Dave Roberts has opted to take him out of the lineup when he pitches. That’s likely the case after he was beaned in the hand on Tuesday.
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ML/RL bets: 15-17, -8.53 units
Over/Under bets: 25-9, +15.54 units
Rockies vs Dodgers odds
Moneyline: Rockies +325 | Dodgers -425
Run line: Rockies (-115) | Dodgers -2.5 (-102)
Over/Under: Over 8 (-105) | Under 8 (-115)
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How to watch Rockies vs Dodgers and game info
Location
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Date
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
First pitch
10:10 p.m. ET
TV
Rockies.TV, SportsNet LA
Rockies starting pitcher
Tomoyuki Sugano (4-3, 3.86 ERA)
Dodgers starting pitcher
Shohei Ohtani (4-2, 0.74 ERA)
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ENOUGH ALREADY: The Cubs are just the 20th team since 1901 to have double-digit winning and losing streaks in the same season. The Guardians were the previous club to do it, winning and losing 10 last season. The 2017 Dodgers, with 11 and 11, and 2008 Guardians, with 10 and 10, were the only other teams since 2000. The Cubs had done it once before, winning 10 and losing 12 in 1970. Their winning streak came before their losing streak, as it did this year. The Dodgers’ wins also came first. (Courtesy BCB’s JohnW53)
ALMOST ALWAYS BEHIND DURING THE STREAK: In their 10 losses, the Cubs scored first in only one, the second of the streak, on the South Side against the White Sox on May 17. They gave up the first run in the first inning of six games, the second inning of three and the third inning of one. (Courtesy BCB’s JohnW53)
TOO MANY HITS: The 15 hits allowed by the Cubs last night tied for their most this season. They gave up 15 on April 13, when they lost at Philadelphia, 13-7. The next night, they began the first of their two 10-game winning streaks. The Cubs are 4-12 when they have given up at least 10 hits, including 1-8 with at least 12. (Courtesy BCB’s JohnW53)
Jameson Taillon had another rough outing last Friday against the Astros, though he allowed only one home run instead of five. So, progress?
The Pirates hit him hard at Wrigley Field April 12, including three home runs, though he did strike out 10.
Last year Jamo threw six shutout innings against the Pirates Sept. 15 at PNC Park. So, how about another one like that?
Bubba Chandler had a pretty good start to his 2026, but recently has begun to get hit hard. Over his last six starts: 6.00 ERA, 1.593 WHIP. The key for the Cubs might be his walks: Chandler leads MLB with 34 walks in 47 innings. Overall that’s a 16 percent walk rate, which is pretty high.
Be patient hitters tonight, Cubs. As you can see by the chart below, Chandler throws hard, but he doesn’t always know where the ball is going.
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COVERS INTEL: Tomoyuki Sigano’s 
