DETROIT, MI - MAY 28: Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers looks on from the dugout during the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Comerica Park on May 28, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. The Angels defeated the Tigers 7-1. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
There was a Tarik Skubal party in Comstock Park on Sunday. The Detroit Tigers’ ace took the mound for a rehab outing against the Dayton Dragons, the Cincinnati Reds’ High-A affiliate. Huge crowds turned out on a beautiful, sunny day, and Skubal did not disappoint. He appeared fully on track to rejoin the Tigers’ rotation for his next start, which should be on Friday or Saturday at Progressive Field against the Cleveland Guardians. All that’s left is to recover normally from the outing, throw a bulllpen this week, and make sure all systems are go.
A rehab start from a major leaguer is generally a good day for the team. Skubal took care of the boys, getting a mobile coffee bar for the clubhouse, and planning to treat them all to a nice dinner after the game. Meanwhile, Dan Hasty and the Whitecaps’ staff got a break from a brutal six-week stretch of baseball with the Tigers’ High-A affiliate to call a Skubal game and see the park packed to the gills.
Good morning from @LMCUBallpark, where mysteriously, someone has hired a local coffee shop to hand out drinks to players and staffers as they enter the building.
This whole recovery story has been pretty incredible. Skubal felt some discomfort in late April, and during a start against the Atlanta Braves in early May, his elbow was locking up on him. The diagnosis was bone chips in the elbow, which typically requires arthroscopic surgery to remove the loose bodies from the joint. Instead, Dr. Neal ElAttrache offered Skubal the option to try a new nanoscope procedure that could cut the recovered time in half. Everything went well in the May 6 surgery, and almost exactly a month later, Skubal took the mound for his first game action.
He looked 100 percent. Skubal punched out two in the first inning, sitting 96-97 mph with his fastball. He needed just nine pitches. A flyout and another pair of strikeouts followed in the second, and by then Skubal was reportedly up to 99 mph per Jason Beck. A two-run shot from Tigers’ center field prospect Jackson Strong, Strong’s third homer in as many days, gave him an early lead to work with, but he wouldn’t need much assistance.
Victor Acosta got a single off of Skubal in the third, earning bragging rights among his Dragons teammates. Otherwise, Skubal cruised through the third and fourth innings, needing just 46 pitches and punching out six to that point. The goal was to get him through five innings to show he’s 100 percent ready to rejoin the Tigers’ rotation, and Skubal managed that without breaking a sweat.
He collected the first two outs of the fifth and was still only at 50 pitches. Jacob Friend reached on an infield single for the second hit against Skubal. Third baseman Alfredo Alcantara hit the hardest ball of the day as the next hitter up, but Jackson Strong hauled it in to end Skubal’s fifth inning of work.
That was all that Skubal needed to accomplish. He threw 44 of 54 pitches for strikes, and there was really just one hard hit ball. He struck out six without a walk, and appears set to return on schedule. The Tigers will see how Skubal recovers, and have him throw his usual bullpen mid-week, and as long as nothing goes wrong, we should see him back on the mound next weekend in Cleveland.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 06: Mason Miller #22 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the New York Mets during the ninth inning at Petco Park on June 06, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images) | Getty Images
New York Mets (28-36) at San Diego Padres (33-30), June 7, 2026, 1:10 p.m. PST
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San Diego, California - June 06: Fans watch the third inning between the San Diego Padres and New York Mets at Petco Park on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images)
Mets lineup
Carson Benge – RF
Bo Bichette – SS
Juan Soto – DH
Jared Young – 1B
A.J. Ewing – CF
Marcus Semien – 2B
Brett Baty – 3B
MJ Melendez – LF
Luis Torrens – C
Huascar Brazobán – RHP
Padres lineup
Fernando Tatís Jr. – 2B
Jackson Merrill – CF
Ty France – 1B
Manny Machado – 3B
Xander Bogaerts – SS
Miguel Andújar – DH
Jase Bowen – RF
Samad Taylor – LF
Freddy Fermin – C
Randy Vásquez – RHP
Broadcast info
First pitch: 4:10pm EDT TV: SNY Radio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, 92.3 HD2
Leadership — one of the biggest qualities the Vancouver Canucks will be targeting when it comes to bringing new players into the organization.
Vancouver will enter their rebuild with General Manager Ryan Johnson, co-Presidents of Hockey Operations Daniel and Henrik Sedin, and head coach Manny Malhotra at the helm. All four of these important franchise figures have stressed the importance of developing their culture, habits, and environment before focusing on the wins and losses.
Hence the emphasis on bringing in more leadership.
“You’re nothing if you don’t have leadership,” Johnson said on the 100% Canucks podcast on Thursday.
“It’s no secret that a lot of guys that I brought in, whether AHL contracts or NHL two-way contracts, if you look at it, I bet you 80% of them were captains somewhere. I always check — have they worn a letter on their jersey?”
Bringing players into a locker room that is expecting to go through some difficult seasons may be tough. One draw that may call to some players is the allure of returning to a familiar setting. These two league veterans have all taken on leadership roles with their respective teams — and both have ties to BC.
Brendan Gallagher’s Name Has Been Tied To The Canucks As Of Late
During this availability, the forward explained that he may be moving on from the Canadiens organization after being scratched for all but three of Montréal’s 19 post-season games this year. On Saturday, Steve Ewen of The Provincereported that Gallagher’s agent, Gerry Johannson, had been given the green-light by the Canadiens to look at potential trade scenarios.
Gallagher has spent his entire 14-season NHL career with the Canadiens, having been drafted by the team in 2010. He has worn a letter in all but three of these seasons.
The longtime Canadiens forward has had ties to BC from the beginning. Though initially from Edmonton, Gallagher played out the entirety of his junior hockey career with the Vancouver Giants of the WHL, including serving as captain in 2011–12. Even now, he still spends time in BC during the off-season.
A deal for Gallagher is something Vancouver would covet heading into a rebuild. If Montréal is willing to part with an asset in order for a team to take on Gallagher’s $6.5M AAV cap hit, the Canucks would not only be gaining a character veteran, but also acquiring something else in return.
Is Third Time The Charm For Luke Schenn And The Canucks?
Two-time Stanley Cup winner and two-time Canuck Schenn looks primed to be hitting free-agency come July 1. The 36-year-old defenceman has hopped around the league throughout the past few seasons, joining teams like the Buffalo Sabres, Winnipeg Jets, and Nashville Predators during playoff runs as of late.
A near 20-year NHL veteran, Schenn has joined the Canucks twice throughout his career, being acquired via trade in 2019 and then later signing with the team in free-agency in 2021. In conversations about his time in Vancouver, Schenn has talked at-length about how the organization gave him a “second opportunity” in the NHL and how he’s grateful to the team for doing so.
“Love everything about what it means to be a Vancouver Canuck. It’s a special organization and I had a great time there, they gave me my second opportunity there when I was down and out a little bit,” he told Donnie & Dhali in an interview at the end of May.
Schenn’s ties to BC run deeper than just his time with the Canucks. Like Gallagher, the defenceman played out his junior career in BC, as a member of the Kelowna Rockets, and still spends his off-seasons in the interior.
“When anyone asks me what my favourite spots to play [are], Vancouver’s right at the top of the list for me,” he added. “Kind of consider myself a bit of a BC guy now, playing junior here in Kelowna and spending my off-seasons in Kelowna.”
Schenn is a steady depth defenceman that would act well as a mentor for a Canucks blueline that currently only has two players above the age of 25 under contract. What would make things easier in bringing him in is his added familiarity with some of Vancouver’s veterans, as well as his experience playing under Johnson with the Utica Comets.
Mar 14, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Luke Schenn (5) and Toronto Maple Leafs center Dakota Joshua (81) fight during the first period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images
Pending UFA coming off a seven-year deal worth a little less than $3M per. Good depth add who is from North Vancouver. 15-goal, 35-point player in 2023–24 with Nashville. Formerly the captain of the Milwaukee Admirals.
Pending UFA. Checks both the BC connection and former Canucks box. Heart-and-soul player who went undrafted and worked his way up to Vancouver. Fills a good depth role and is familiar with both the remaining pieces of the ‘old core’ and new management.
Pending UFA. Former 50-point player (2021–22) and current assistant captain for Utah. From Vancouver and played for the BCHL’s Coquitlam Express from 2010–11 to 2012–13. Doesn’t quite fit with the rebuild timeline.
Pending UFA, signed for $775k through 2025–26. From Salmon Arm and signed with Vancouver in free-agency in 2022 but was soon traded. Previous captain for Team Canada (U20 WJC in 2014–15) and assistant with the Edmonton Oil Kings.
Entering the final season of a three-year deal worth $4M per. From Surrey and has expressed interest in playing for Vancouver in the past. Former captain of the Seattle Thunderbirds during juniors.
Entering the final season of a three-year deal worth $3M per. Longtime Canuck who also played juniors in Kelowna and made BC his home during off-seasons as well. Will likely want to pursue a Stanley Cup.
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 06: Brad Lord #41 and Keibert Ruiz #20 of the Washington Nationals celebrate their team's 6-1 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on June 06, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Sweeps have been hard to come by for the Nats in recent years. They only have one this season, and that was back in April against the Brewers. The boys have a chance for their second sweep of the season this afternoon against a D-Backs team they have beaten comfortably in the first two games.
With a righty on the mound, Blake Butera is making some lineup adjustments. Luis Garcia Jr. is back in at first base to nobody’s surprise. James Wood is moving from DH to left field, trading places with Daylen Lile. Jose Tena will get the start at second base this afternoon. Cade Cavalli will look to lead his team to a sweep.
The Diamondbacks actually have the same nine players as yesterday. There are a couple tweaks in the actual order, but it is almost an identical lineup. The Snakes have been quiet, but Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte are constant threats. Old pal Michael Soroka will be on the mound, and he is actually having a very good year in the desert. Soroka has a 3.49 ERA in 67 innings this season.
Finishing off a sweep on a national broadcast would be a big statement for the Nats. It would show that they have the killer instinct and can truly finish a team off. The D-Backs will be desperate today, but if the Nats play like they have, this is a winnable game. Follow along in the comments down below and let’s go Nats!
Stacey King, a three-time NBA champion with the Jordan-era Chicago Bulls who returned to the organization to become an Emmy-winning broadcaster, has died at the age of 59, the team announced.
We are devastated by the passing of 3x NBA Champion and beloved broadcaster Stacey King. pic.twitter.com/NSyeopd880
"Stacey loved being a Bull," team president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf said in a statement. "You could feel it in everything he did — the way he played, the way he called games and the way he connected with our fans. He had a unique gift for bringing people together and making every game feel personal. He brought an energy and love for the game that came through in every broadcast, helping fans feel connected to our team. Whether it was through a broadcast, a conversation or a photo with a fan, Stacey made people feel seen and valued.
"We were fortunate to know him not only as a player and broadcaster, but as a friend. Stacey genuinely cared about people, and he made our organization better. We will miss him dearly, and his impact, memory and legacy will remain a part of the Chicago Bulls forever."
King was the No. 6 pick of the Bulls out of Oklahoma in the 1989 draft. The 6'11" big man played his first five seasons in the NBA with the Bulls and won three titles in that stretch with Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, from 1991-93.
King went on to play for Minnesota, Miami, Boston and Dallas in his eight-year NBA career. A member of the 1990 All-Rookie team, he averaged 6.4 points and 3.3 rebounds for his career.
However, for many Bulls fans, King is better remembered as the team's color commentator on local broadcasts, where his unique style and player nicknames set him apart from the crowd.
"Stacey King was a cherished member of the Bulls family and one of the truly unique personalities in our organization's history," Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf said in a statement. "His connection to Chicago, the Bulls and our fans spanned more than three decades — first as a player and later as the unmistakable voice that helped bring Bulls basketball into the homes of generations of fans. We will miss him deeply and remember the joy, energy, humor, candor and passion he brought to our organization, our broadcasts and our fans every day. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones."
The Bulls were informed of Kings' death by a family member, but there are no other details at this point.
Downtown Sedona, with Canyon Mountains in the background, Sedona, Arizona, United States. (Photo by: MyLoupe/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Today’s Lineups
NATIONALS
DIAMONDBACKS
James Wood – DH
Ketel Marte – 2B
Luis Garcia – 1B
Corbin Carroll – RF
Curtis Mead – 3B
Gabriel Moreno – C
CJ Abrams – SS
Nolan Arenado – 3B
Dylan Crews – RF
Pavin Smith – DH
Daylen Lile – LF
Ryan Waldschmidt – CF
Keibert Ruiz – C
Geraldo Perdomo – SS
Jose Tena – 2B
LuJames Groover – 1B
Jacob Young – CF
Tommy Troy – LF
Cade Cavalli – RHP
Michael Soroka – RHP
Roster moves
The Arizona Diamondbacks made the following roster moves. The D-backs’ 40-man roster is at 40.
Reinstated from the family medical emergency list: RHP Taylor Clarke
Optioned to Triple-A Reno: LHP Philip Abner (following yesterday’s game)
Abner didn’t exactly cover himself in glory, during his brief stay on the big-league roster. When he came into Friday night’s game, it was already out of hand, the D-backs trailing 7-1 in the top of the sixth. Seventeen pitches from Phil later, it was really out of hands, the Nationals have scored five runs on two home-runs, one of them a grand-slam. He has pitched 3.2 innings in the majors this year, with an ERA of 17.18. That kind of performance is more likely to get you a ticket to DFAville. To be fair, Abner only turned 24 last month and being a lefty, also gives him a longer leash. His 5.12 ERA over a large sample size in Reno is also better than team average (5.56).
But to illustrate something I said in the GDT yesterday: the performances of Abner, Kade Stroud and Drey Jameson since getting called up illustrate\ the lack of depth in the D-backs bullpen. All told, Arizona’s relief corps is firmly in the middle of the pack. Their overall 4.13 ERA ranks 16th, and at the risk of flogging a deceased equine, that’s considerably better than we’ve managed in most of Mike Hazen’s tenure. But there’s a huge gulf between the regular guys and the ones we’ve asked to fill in. Below is a breakdown of all the relievers used by Arizona this season, in descending order of innings pitched.
Excluding Brandon Pfaadt – who was only in the bullpen as a failed starter, and is now down in Reno – the top eight all have an ERA below 3.50. Small sample sizes, but the ones below them have all have an ERA of 5.40 or worse: and the best among them is actually third-string catcher Adrian Del Castillo. If you add up all the work by those two groups, here’s what you get: A-bullpen: 157.2 IP, 111 H, 50 R, 44 ER, 11 HR, 43 BB 142 SO, 2.51 ERA B-bullpen: 30.1 IP, 48 H, 41 R, 38 ER, 8 HR, 23 BB, 23 SO, 11.27 ERA
Obviously, every bullpen is going to have its weak links. But it’s striking that if you exclude the position players from the B-bullpen, the overall ERA of the remaining pitcher would go up. So far, we’ve been remarkably lucky in terms of the A-pen being almost entirely healthy. If that doesn’t continue, it could pose major problems over the next few months.
Oh, and in case you’re wondering. This is not an early Gameday Thread, it’s an early game. A 12:15 pm start, because it’s on Peacock. I wonder how many people will show up at Chase expecting the usual 1:05 pm first pitch?
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 02: Joey Cantillo #54 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches in the first inning during the game between the Cleveland Guardians and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Michael Mooney/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
CHICAGO (AP) — Stacey King, who played on three consecutive NBA championship teams with the Chicago Bulls from 1991-93 before returning to the organization as an Emmy-winning broadcaster, has died. He was 59.
The Bulls announced that King died Sunday and said they were notified by a family member. No other details were immediately available.
“Stacey King was a cherished member of the Bulls family and one of the truly unique personalities in our organization’s history,” Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said in a statement. “His connection to Chicago, the Bulls and our fans spanned more than three decades — first as a player and later as the unmistakable voice that helped bring Bulls basketball into the homes of generations of fans. We will miss him deeply and remember the joy, energy, humor, candor and passion he brought to our organization, our broadcasts and our fans every day. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.”
King began his NBA playing career with the Bulls, who selected the 6-foot-11 forward/center out of Oklahoma with the sixth overall pick in the 1989 draft. He averaged 6.6 points and 3.3 rebounds over his five seasons with the Bulls.
He played a total of eight seasons in the NBA during a career that also included stops in Minnesota, Miami, Boston and Dallas. King posted career averages of 6.4 points and 3.3 rebounds.
As a broadcaster, King endeared himself to a new generation of Bulls supporters. He spent more than two decades as a commentator on Bulls games.
“Stacey loved being a Bull,” Bulls president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf said in a statement. “You could feel it in everything he did — the way he played, the way he called games and the way he connected with our fans. He had a unique gift for bringing people together and making every game feel personal. He brought an energy and love for the game that came through in every broadcast, helping fans feel connected to our team. Whether it was through a broadcast, a conversation or a photo with a fan, Stacey made people feel seen and valued.
“We were fortunate to know him not only as a player and broadcaster, but as a friend. Stacey genuinely cared about people, and he made our organization better. We will miss him dearly, and his impact, memory and legacy will remain a part of the Chicago Bulls forever.”
King delighted fans with his memorable calls and nicknames. His enthusiasm was apparent every time the Bulls hit a big shot.
“We enjoy what we do,” King said last month on his “Gimme the Hot Sauce” podcast, a reference to a comment he'd frequently make after big plays. “It's a fun job. It never seems like work for me. Every night, I go to work, win, lose or draw, I'm having fun.”
PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 05: Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) delivers a pitch during an MLB game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 05, 2024 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
The Dodgers are off on Monday before opening a road series against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Tuesday night, and will face off against Paul Skenes in the first game.
Skenes has a 3.09 ERA and 2.29 xERA this season, though has allowed 15 runs (13 earned) in 20 innings over his last four starts, all Pirates losses. Pittsburgh has won only six of Skenes’ 13 starts this season, though he’s left with a lead eight times.
We narrowly missed a Skenes vs. Shohei Ohtani pitching matchup in this series, with Ohtani starting on Wednesday in Pittsburgh. Left-hander Eric Lauer starts for the Dodgers. We’ll still get to see Skenes vs. the Ohtani the hitter, one of the sport’s best individual matchups.
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 1: Kyle Freeland #21 of the Colorado Rockies pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 1, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images) | Getty Images
When the National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers came to Denver for the weekend, common sense would say the rebuilding Colorado Rockies could—with a little luck—win perhaps one game in the series. They came tantalizingly close on Friday but a disastrous collapse in the ninth and tenth innings sealed their fate. On Saturday the loss was more traditional with a 7-1 blowout. Now as thousands of fans flock to Coors Field to receive a bobble-headed facsimile of our beloved mascot Dinger, the Rockies have one more chance to salvage a win and avoid a sweep.
On the mound for the Rockies is the left-handed Kyle Freeland, who is having a season he’d probably like to forget with an 8.06 ERA through his first ten starts. He has given up at least five earned runs in five of his seven starts since returning from the injured list and has gone five or more innings just three times in that span.
Freeland is having an odd season. He’s getting batters to chase his offerings and his strikeouts per nine innings currently sits at a career high 8.1. However, he’s getting hit and hit hard. He’s already given up 13 home runs this season. His last time out against the Los Angeles Angels he gave up six runs—five earned—on seven hits with a home run over 5.2 innings of work.
On the bump for the Brew Crew is left-handed rookie Shane Drohan. Originally a fifth round pick out of Florida State by the Boston Red Sox, Drohan was obtained via trade by the Brewers this off-season and is off to a strong start following an April Major League debut.
Drohan currently has a 2.87 ERA in 12 appearances with the Brewers, two of which were starts, with a save and 33 strikeouts over 33.1 innings. He made his second career start against the San Francisco Giants his last time out, going 4.0 innings with two earned runs on four hits and two walks with five strikeouts. It was his first start since making his debut on April 8th.
Drohan’s primary pitch is a four-seam fastball with a surprising amount of armside horizontal movement that averages 95.1 MPH. He is able to generate whiffs at 33.8% rate on the pitch. He backs the fastball up with an arsenal of breaking pitches that get batters to chase and whiff, especially his curveball and slider. He also throws a cutter with vertical drop, a sinker, and a changeup.
Apr 26, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy (36) delivers a pitch against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images | Joe Puetz-Imagn Images
The St. Louis Cardinals will wrap up a long homestand on Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds. Michael McGreevy is scheduled to make the start for the Cardinals while RHP Rhett Lowder will take the mound for the Reds. First pitch is scheduled for 1:15pm central time at Busch Stadium and the broadcast will be available on Cardinals.tv. Note that JJ Wetherholt is back in the lineup leading off.
TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (30-36) will complete their nine-game homestand this afternoon as they play the second game of a three-game series against the Athletics (30-34) at Daikin Park.
RHP Mike Burrow (3-7, 5.66 ERA) will make his 13th start of the year for the Astros this afternoon opposite the A’s and LHP Gage Jump (1-1, 3.75 ERA), who’s making his third start of the year.
VS. THE A’S: The Astros are hosting the A’s in Houston for their first series in the Bayou City since last July. The Astros are 3-2 vs. the A’s in 2026 and are looking to reverse their luck vs. the A’s this season after going 5-8 against them in 2025. That marked the Astros first season series loss to the A’s since the 2020 season (3-7).
ABOUT BURROWS: The 26-year old RHP Mike Burrows has been the only starting pitcher in the Astros Opening Day rotation to make every scheduled start this season, which has given him the team lead in starts (12), innings (68.1) and strikeouts (57)…Burrows is new to the organization in 2026, having been acquired from the Pirates this offseason as part of a three-team, six-player trade in which the Astros sent OF Jacob Melton and minor league RHP Anderson Brito to the Rays, while the Rays sent IF Brandon Lowe, OF Jake Mangum and LHP Mason Montgomery to the Pirates.
WITH A WIN: The Astros need a win today to secure a winning homestand as they enter today’s game 4-4 on the current ‘stand…a win would also give the Astros their first sweep of the A’s since sweeping a four-game series in Houston from May 13-16, 2024.
YESTERDAY’S ROSTER MOVES: Announced yesterday, C César Salazar accepted his outright assignment to Triple A Sugar Land and OF Rhylan Thomas was unconditionally released…both players were designated for assignment on Thursday.
Game Info
Game Date/Time: Sunday, June 7, 1:10 p.m. CT
Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX
TV: Space City Home Network, SCHN2 (Spanish)
Streaming: SCHN+
Radio: KTRH 740 AM, KBME 790 AM & 94.5 FM HD2; TUDN 102.9 FM HD2 (Spanish)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 19: Steven Spielberg attends the game between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on June 19, 2024, in New York, New York. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Today is Toy Story Day at Target Field. Great timing considering that a slate of blockbuster flicks are scheduled to hit theaters this month and the next (the unofficial kickoff to summer movie season being Memorial Day weekend’s The Mandalorian & Grogu, which I alas found thoroughly mediocre).
Each of these upcoming films has a baseball connection somewhere—even if it takes a little digging to find them. Here’s your shovel…
Steven Spielberg clearly has a soft spot for the National Pastime—even including it (and somehow making it an incredibly poignant moment) in his 1991 Peter Pan re-imagining Hook.
While no explicit baseball references exist in the Toy Story cinematic universe, the voice of its starring character has an iconic role/monologue in the 1992 classic A League Of Their Own.
Baseball exists in the Superman canon! In this really good scene from a really bad film (1987’s Superman IV: The Quest For Peace), Christopher Reeve must don the bumbling, aw-shucks Clark Kent disguise to placate an aggressive land man out to buy the Kent farm—after which he takes out his frustration by cracking a cowhide sphere into (literal) orbit.
One really has to turn over some soil to find a hardball connection to English director Christopher Nolan. But the star of his 2014 mega-hit Interstellar—Matthew McConaughey—once prowled a cinematic diamond outfield in the 1994 Disney cult classic remake Angels in the Outfield.
Let’s see if the Twins can produce some cinema of their own this afternoon by taking the final game from KC!
Jun 6, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Spectators hold a “Get Loud Texas” banner during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Cleveland Guardians at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images | Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images
