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Gleyber Torres nears rehab assignment while Javier Báez to see specialist

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 08: Gleyber Torres #25 of the Detroit Tigers looks on during Game Four of the American League Division Series presented by Booking.com between the Seattle Mariners and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images

Obviously the Detroit Tigers badly need offensive help to return off the injury list. The pitching staff now has Will Vest and Troy Melton back, and Tarik Skubal threw a successful 39 pitch live BP session on Tuesday. Jackson Jobe’s rehab continues to run a little ahead of pace, setting him up for a return to action in July potentially. But the real issue now for the club is a lineup that is dead in the water apart from its three top bats. The Tigers got a mix of good and bad news on that front today

Gleyber Torres had a successful hitting session on Tuesday. He’s been rehabbing his left oblique strain over the past two weeks, running, fielding, and throwing well. However, he had previously experienced some discomfort when taking full swings. If he responds well with no setbacks, he’ll likely have one more cage session before heading on on a rehab assignment according to Evan Woodbery of MLive.

On the other hand, Javier Báez work getting back to full strength has hit a setback. Over the past two weeks, Báez has been trying to get back to full speed in his running and agility progressions, but his right ankle is still bothering him and he hasn’t been able to go all out. As a result, he’ll be seeing a specialist to see if anything was missed in the original diagnosis.

The Tigers really need those two bats to get their offensive game back in order. Torres is obviously a key piece for them as a highly disciplined right-handed hitter who gets on base a lot, works pitchers, and has the ability to hit behind runners on base using the opposite field.

Báez is more of a filler in the lineup, keeping a worse hitter on the bench or down on the farm, and doing most of his damage against lefties and with runners on base. Unfortunately, his defensive presence at shortstop and in center field is where most of his impact is centered these days, and the Tigers are missing him in every way. If he’s not back at full speed, he’s no help at all, and it feels like he’s still several weeks from potentially getting back, assuming this is just lingering pain from the sprain and not something more serious. Báez has been out for a month since rolling his ankle under him sliding into first base on an awkward play back on April 28.

The news is better for Kerry Carpenter, who is continuing his rehab and is hitting regularly again along with his defense and running work. The right fielder has been out since May 10 with an AC joint strain in his left shoulder after colliding with the wall at Kauffman Stadium trying to field a drive from Bobby Witt Jr. that turned into an inside the park home run.

Justin Verlander is scheduled to throw a live BP session tomorrow, but he’s been doing that and it’s a matter of recovering as he needs to before they can start ramping up his workload.

Utilityman Trei Cruz, who the Tigers expected to have as a defensive specialist at least, and depth for the shorstop and center field positions, is rehabbing now in Lakeland and should be back in Toledo by next week.

In prospect injury news, C/1B Josue Briceño is hitting now, about 10 weeks out from wrist tendon surgery. He seems on pace to return to the Double-A Erie SeaWolves sometime in late June. LHP Andrew Sears has made rehab appearances in both the Complex League, and then with the West Michigan Whitecaps back on May 22. He threw three innings in that outing, and should only need one more start there at most to build him up to a return to the Erie SeaWolves. Right-hander Owen Hall has made four shot appearances with the Complex League Tigers and should be nearing a return to the Single-A Lakeland Flying Tigers pretty soon.

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Game #55: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 09: Braxton Ashcraft #35 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the first inning of a major league baseball game at Oracle Park on May 09, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, May 26, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET

Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA

Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet

Pitching Matchup: TBD vs. Braxton Ashcraft (3-2, 2.89 ERA)

The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the Chicago Cubs today at beautiful PNC Park.

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Washington Nationals vs Cleveland Guardians Game Thread

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 25: Washington Nationals third baseman Curtis Mead (45) is congratulated by teammates after hitting his second home run of the game during the fifth inning of the Major League Baseball interleague game between the Washington Nationals and Cleveland Guardians on May 25, 2026, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

After an amazing win last night to get over .500, the Nats will look to keep the good times rolling. The offense put on a show against a usually stingy Guardians pitching staff. They will look to do that again tonight, as they face a crafty lefty. This Nats team needs to show that this hot start is no mirage.

With a lefty on the mound, the Nats are going to make a couple changes to the lineup that put up 10 runs last night. Andres Chaparro will be back at first base, replacing Luis Garcia Jr., who had a big night at the plate yesterday. James Wood will be out in left field and Daylen Lile will be the DH. Keibert Ruiz will be back behind the plate. Cade Cavalli was great last time out and will look to do it again tonight.

The Guardians are also making a couple changes. Daniel Schneemann will get his first start of the series in center field. That will move Steven Kwan to left field and Angel Martinez to right field. Chase DeLauter will be the DH in this one. Outside of that, it is the same personnel as last night. Southpaw Joey Cantillo will be on the mound, and he has a great changeup.

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Game Info:

Stadium: Progressive Field

Time: 6:10 PM EST

TV: Nationals.TV

Radio: 106.7 The Fan

It has been a great time to be a Nats fan lately. Last night was an absolute show from the offense and Zack Littell looked great on the mound. They will look to put another good performance together tonight to get their winning streak to 4 games. Follow along in the comments down below and let’s go Nats!

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Thunder top Spurs 127-114 and are a win away from a return to NBA Finals

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points, Alex Caruso led another strong bench effort with 22 and the Oklahoma City Thunder moved one win away from a return trip to the NBA Finals by beating the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 on Tuesday night.

Jared McCain — getting the call with Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell both sidelined — scored 20 in his first playoff start for the defending NBA champion Thunder, who lead the Western Conference finals 3-2.

Chet Holmgren had 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Thunder, while Isaiah Hartenstein had a 12-point, 15-rebound night in Oklahoma City.

The Thunder, who were held to 82 points in a Game 4 loss two days earlier, had 82 points on Tuesday before the third quarter was 3 1/2 minutes old.

“We obviously played a lot better, in terms of our process and then also the outcome,” Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said. “It’s a playoff series. If you look at any playoff series that goes to six games, at least, there’s going to be some tough games. We had a tough game the other night. This team does a great job of just coming back in the next day in a very neutral way, taking whatever the lessons are, applying them forward and getting into the next opportunity.”

Stephon Castle scored 24 points for San Antonio, which got 22 points from Julian Champagnie and 20 points from Victor Wembanyama — who was held to 4-of-15 shooting.

Keldon Johnson scored 15 off the bench for San Antonio, which missed 29 of its 41 3-point tries.

“It just felt like it was a little bit of everything in terms of we did not put ourselves in position enough to be successful on each possession,” Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said. “And so, to beat a team of this caliber, in their building, with the stakes, we’ll need to be a lot better to give yourself a chance.”

Game 6 is Thursday in San Antonio. If there’s a Game 7, it’ll be back in Oklahoma City on Saturday — and while this series winds down, the New York Knicks are waiting to see who emerges.

The Knicks will visit either the Thunder or Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 3.

Oklahoma City scored 40 points in the second quarter to take control and kept the lead the rest of the way.

“We just played to who we were tonight,” Gilgeous-Alexander said.

It took nearly 10 minutes for the first free throws to be awarded. But when the parade to the foul line started, it didn’t stop.

The teams combined to make 29 free throws in the second quarter alone, the most in the second quarter of any NBA game since the bubble playoffs nearly six years ago. It wasn’t a one-sided thing — the Spurs were 15 for 17 in the quarter, the Thunder 14 for 14.

Oklahoma City went up by 20 in the third, before San Antonio closed within eight. The Spurs might have had some chances to cut even further into the deficit, but were fuming — and rightly so, it seemed — over some missed calls in the final minute of the quarter.

A tip-in try by San Antonio’s Luke Kornet with about 56 seconds left was knocked off the rim by Oklahoma City’s Cason Wallace and should have been goaltending. And on the next Spurs’ possession, an out-of-bounds call that should have gone their way — replays showed the ball went out off of Holmgren — did not. Johnson tried to challenge the call, got ignored, then got a technical foul for arguing.

“They just said they didn’t see me,” Johnson said.

After all that, Oklahoma City’s lead was 101-91 going into the fourth. The Thunder kept a double-digit lead for all but 25 seconds of the final quarter — a huge turnaround from a 21-point loss in San Antonio on Sunday.

“We definitely got better from the last game,” Gilgeous-Alexander said.

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Mets hit another downturn, can they recover from this spiral? | The Mets Pod

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back in the mud on the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets had another rather rough week. Connor and Joe let it all out by talking about the losses, the uninspired play, the utter lack of offense, the struggles of Nolan Mclean, and so much more. 

Later, the guys go Down on the Farm to introduce you to prospect Channing Austin, and answer Mailbag questions about how to handle a tough Mets summer, the situation at second base, and the future of the Mets front office. 

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Leon Rose breaks down in tears as Knicks make NBA Finals

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Knicks president Leon Rose crying as the Knicks advance to the NBA Finals, Image 2 shows New York Knicks president Leon Rose and Timothee Chalamet celebrate after Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final, Image 3 shows Jalen Brunson holds the

Many can be credited for the rise of the Knicks, but few more than Leon Rose. 

The team’s president, usually behind the scenes, got visibly emotional in the stands in Cleveland while watching the team he helped build reach the NBA Finals by completing a sweep of the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals at Rocket Arena on Monday.

Rose, 65, was seen crying and hugging his son, Sam Rose, in the stands, surrounded by other fans. He later shared a moment on the court celebrating with superfan and actor Timothée Chalamet.

Rose became president of the Knicks on March 2, 2020, taking over after Steven Mills was let go, as the team did not have a winning record during his tenure. Mills struck out on star free agents Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in 2019

When Rose stepped in, he immediately revitalized the team under head coach Tom Thibodeau, and the Knicks reached the playoffs in 2021 for the first time since 2013.

Rose, the former head basketball agent at Creative Arts Agency, continued to build a team by signing Jalen Brunson in 2022. On top of smart signings, Rose negotiated trades for other stars, such as OG Anunoby, and was willing to give up star player Julius Randle to acquire Karl-Anthony Towns. Rose also sent a haul of first-round draft picks to the Nets for Mikal Bridges.

Jalen Brunson, after receiving the Eastern Conference Finals MVP Getty Images

Rose also made the hard decision in the 2025 offseason to fire the coach he brought in at the beginning of the rebuild. He let Thibodeau go and hired Mike Brown. In the same offseason, he revamped the bench by signing important pieces Jordan Clarkson and Landry Shamet. The final addition came at the deadline by adding former Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado.

This plan began at the beginning of his tenure; when hired, Rose sent a letter to the fans that talked about the future of the team.

“Everyone — from ownership to athletes, to staff and especially our fans — wants this team to be a winner,” Rose wrote. “We will have all the resources necessary to create a great organization — one that supports our efforts to build a winning culture and gives Knicks fans, and the city of New York, the team you deserve.”

Knicks president Leon Rose and Timothee Chalamet celebrate on the floor at the end of the fourth quarter. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

Now Rose has delivered on these promises with the team back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.

The Knicks are four wins away from hoisting the championship for the first time since 1973. The team will await the winner of the Western Conference finals between the Thunder and Spurs, which is tied 2-2 heading into Game 5 in Oklahoma City on Tuesday night.

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Chase Burns starts as Reds look to take series from Mets in New York

May 19, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns (26) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

The Cincinnati Reds took care of business on Monday night in Queens, taking down the New York Mets by the score of 7-2. Nick Lodolo was excellent, the offense consistently befuddled Mets starter Nolan McLean, and now there’s a chance for Cincinnati to take the series with another victory.

Lucky for the Reds, they get to hand the ball to their resident ace next.

Chase Burns gets the start for Cincinnati on Tuesday evening, and he does so on quite the heater. Over his last 7 starts, he’s fired 42.2 IP and allowed just 6 ER, pairing 46 strikeouts with just 10 walks. He’s pitched to a 1.27 ERA and 2.84 FIP in that time, and pretty consistently has made people look afool in the process.

The Mets will counter with veteran lefty David Peterson, who owns a 6.33 ERA at home this year and a 5.03 ERA overall. The Reds have stacked their lineup with mostly righties as a result, with JJ Bleday the lone true lefty who’s in the starting lineup.

First pitch is set for 7:10 PM ET. Here’s how the Reds will line up to start this one:

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Avalanche vs Golden Knights Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions & Parlay for Game 4

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After blowing a three-goal lead, the Colorado Avalanche are on the verge of being swept by the Vegas Golden Knights.

We saw eight players score in Vegas' 5-3 win on Sunday — including Mark Stone — and my Avalanche vs. Golden Knights goal scorer predictions expect him to strike again tonight.

For more NHL picks, be sure to also check out our Avalanche vs. Golden Knights predictions for May 26.

Avalanche vs Golden Knights goal scorer predictions for Game 4

Player to score a goalOdds
Golden Knights Mark Stone+280
Avalanche Gabriel Landeskog+220
Golden Knights Brett Howden+305
💲Goal scorer parlay+2250

Goal scorer pick: Mark Stone (+280)

Mark Stone scored his fourth goal of the 2026 postseason after two weeks off.

The 34-year-old winger's excellent play around the net allows him to cause trouble up front, especially on the power play.

In Game 3, Stone spent 4:25 of ice time on the man advantage, and the Vegas Golden Knights were able to generate seven scoring chances and five high-danger chances.

Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner can control the puck and find Stone for easy tap-ins, while his elite positioning also creates chances for him to knock in loose pucks off saves.

The Golden Knights' man advantage has scored in two of three games in the series, and the veteran's heavy involvement on PP1 has me betting this at +280 with confidence. Anything down to +250 is a go for me.

Goal scorer pick: Gabriel Landeskog (+220)

I desperately wanted to take Nathan MacKinnon at +105, but after missing the morning skate, I am pivoting to the Colorado Avalanche's captain, Gabriel Landeskog, who was highly active on Sunday.

Landeskog scored his second goal of the series on six shots in Game 3, and the Avs dominated while he was on the ice. In 24:04 of ice time, Colorado outshot Vegas 17-4 and had 21 scoring chances for compared to eight against.

The captain also sported a 66.67% Corsi For percentage (CF%), including 58.62% at 5-on-5.

His strong play at even strength is important to highlight, as the Avalanche have been downright ass on the man advantage. Landeskog is tilting the ice whenever he plays, and I would play this down to +200.

Goal scorer pick: Brett Howden (+305)

This is purely a price play for me. Brett Howden scored his 10th goal of the postseason in Game 3 — albeit an empty netter — but I still think +305 is a misprice we can take advantage of.

Brett Howden pairs nicely on the second line with William Karlsson and Mitch Marner, with the trio sporting a 53.33% CF% in 9:49 of 5-on-5 in Game 3. 

Howden played just over 12 minutes at 5-on-5 in his last outing, and the Golden Knights had four high-danger chances while giving up zero.

His elite 60% face-off percentage has the Knights relying on him defensively just as much as they do offensively, which puts him in situations like penalty kills — and the final minutes of the game with an empty net just begging to be scored on.

Howden doesn't shoot often, but his 37% shooting percentage in the playoffs proves that even when the volume is low, his efficiency is there. I would play this down to +275.

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Donovan Mitchell discusses possible contract extension with Cavs: ‘I love it here’

May 23, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) reacts in the third quarter against the New York Knicks during game three of the eastern conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images | David Richard-Imagn Images

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell has cemented himself as one of the best players in Cleveland Cavaliers’ franchise history in just four seasons. He’s been an All-Star each year and earned a spot on an All-NBA team three times. On top of that, he was the best player on a group that went to the conference finals for the first time since 2018. Even though things ended poorly, that is an accomplishment.

Mitchell signed a contract extension with the Cavs in 2024 and is eligible for another one this summer. He’s guaranteed under contract for one more year with a player option for the 2027-28 season.

Whether he and the Cavs can come to an extension this summer remains to be seen. There’s financial incentives for him to wait until after next season to sign. Players with 10 years of service time are eligible for more money.

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Whether or not he does, Mitchell has made it clear that he loves playing in Cleveland and wants to continue playing for a team that can compete for championships.

“I love it here,” Mitchell said when asked about a possible contract extension this summer. “I don’t know how else to say it. I said it before I signed the other extension. I love it here, and I have no doubt this group can get there, but you know, reports are going to be reports, people are going to be people. But I said the same thing, we have unfinished business.”

Mitchell has embraced Cleveland in a way that star players don’t always do. He mentioned repeatedly during his nearly half-hour press conference with reporters after the Game 4 loss to the Knicks that he feels bad that he let the city down.

“It’s great energy to see in the city when we got to the conference finals,” Mitchell said. “Just to feel that, like that’s amazing. That’s why getting swept like this sucks, because you know, you feel it even driving in, like people are going crazy. Like, I love that. I love that about this place, man. The city deserves a ring, and we just, we just got to keep going.”

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Astros Recall OF Taylor Trammell, Option OF Zach Cole

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 19: Taylor Trammell #26 of the Houston Astros scores on a sacrifice fly in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Daikin Park on April 19, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Houston Astros/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Astros optioned OF Zach Cole to Triple A Sugar Land following last night’s game. Taking his place on the active roster, the Astros reinstated OF Taylor Trammell from the 10-day IL today.

This move makes a lot of sense right now, as Cole (8×51, 3 HR 8 RBI 21K in 51 AB) has struggled with inconsistent playing time and will benefit from regular AB at Sugar Land.

Trammell is also a LH bat and excellent defender, and is more accustomed to a part-time role.

Trammell hit well in spring training, and was 10×29 (.345) with a double, triple, and 4 RBI before landing on the IL in April.

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Texas Rangers lineup for May 26, 2026

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - MAY 12: Josh Jung #6 of the Texas Rangers singles against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fifth inning at Globe Life Field on May 12, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Texas Rangers lineup for May 26, 2026 against the Houston Astros: starting pitchers are Jack Leiter for the Rangers and Jason Alexander for the Astros.

Sigh. Its another game. The Rangers have tried their very best the last several games not to get hits, and accomplished that yesterday. Hopefully today will be different. Josh Jung is back, which I hope will help.

The lineup:

Pederson — DH

Osuna — LF

Nimmo — RF

Jung — 3B

Burger — 1B

Carter — CF

Duran — SS

Foscue — 2B

Higashioka — C

7:05 p.m. Central start time. Rangers are -132 favorites.

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NHL Rumors: Kings Linked To Devils Captain Nico Hischier

With NHL free agency about one month away, the rumors are already swirling on what kind of blockbuster trades we can expect to happen this offseason.

According to Pierre LeBrun, writer and sportscaster for the Sports Network, reported that the Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, and Montreal Canadiens are among several teams that will be interested in Nico Hischier if he becomes available in this summer’s trade market.

While Lebrun reported that an extension remains as the most likely outcome for Hischier to remain with the New Jersey Devils, there is still a possibility that he will hit the trade market, which would create one of the biggest offseason storylines if he gets moved. 

For years now, the Los Angeles Kings have searched for a solution down the middle to solve their center position. With Anze Kopitar retiring, there are still question marks about who will take the mantle and become the next captain of the Kings organization. 

Hischier in a Kings uniform will instantly change that conversation. The 27-year-old Devils captain has quickly developed into one of the best two-way centers in the NHL. Known for his leadership and offensive consistency, Hischier represents the exact type of player the Kings have been searching for in line with their organizational identity. 

The Swiss hockey star finished this season with 28 goals, 38 assists, and 66 points playing all 82 games. Hischier has consistently stayed healthy every season, averaging 70 games played over the last five seasons, but it hasn't translated into wins. 

In nine seasons, Hischier has qualified for the playoffs just three times and won only one playoff series, in the 2022-23 season. The Devils, as a franchise, have struggled to stay consistent throughout Hischier's tenure with the team, currently sitting as just an average or good team, despite being loaded with top-tier offensive talent.

When healthy, players like Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt, and Timo Meier form one of the most dangerous and skilled offensive cores in the NHL.

But outside of their top lines, the team's depth and bottom-six forwards have frequently struggled to consistently generate offense or control play.

If Hischier wants a change of scenario, instead of constantly running it back with the same team and roster and remaining average at best, the Kings should put all the chips on the table for a potential trade this summer. 

Now, there is no rumored package or deal that LA can offer New Jersey to acquire Hischier, but it will likely include some of their young talent and multiple draft picks that New Jersey can use to build for their future. 

Hischier signed a seven-year contract with the New Jersey Devils, carrying an average annual value of $7,250,000 million in the 2020-21 season and will expire at the end of the 2026-27 season, which will have him as an unrestricted free agent. 

If no trade or contract extension happens, LA can wait until the summer of 2027 to pursue him as a free agent, but the risk is that Hischer may be interested in signing with the Kings or taking his talents elsewhere, where he feels he has a better chance of winning.

No matter what happens with Hischier this offseason, if he becomes available for a trade, the Kings have no choice but to pull the trigger and make a serious call to go all out for the star center.  

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Mariners vs A's Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's MLB Game

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The Seattle Mariners look to gain ground on the Athletics in the AL West when the two teams face off tonight.

Seattle took the series opener 9-2 on Monday, yet is listed as a +100 underdog ahead of tonight’s divisional showdown.

My Mariners vs. A’s predictions break down why there’s a good chance of another convincing Seattle win, with Emerson Hancock facing an unproven A’s rookie.

Read more in my MLB picks for Tuesday, May 26.

Who will win Mariners vs A's tonight: Mariners (+100)

While the Seattle Mariners were already looking at a favorable matchup against Luis Severino, the veteran right-hander has been pushed back to start in tomorrow's series finale.

However, a looming matchup against A’s rookie Gage Jump now presents itself as arguably even more advantageous for Seattle, who are rocking a 114 wRC+ on the road over the past month, a far cry from the 91 mark they’ve posted at home.

Jump hasn’t exactly been lights out in the minors this season, posting a 4.50 ERA through 38 innings in Triple-A, including a 4.74 BB/9 and a 16.7% HR/FB rate. This is a perfect spot to fade a young southpaw being thrust into a last-minute debut.

Covers COVERS INTEL: Despite a 26-29 record, Seattle owns a +13 run differential, the fourth-best mark in the AL. That should equate to a 29-26 Pythagorean record that would have the Mariners 10th in baseball.

Mariners vs A's Over/Under pick: Under 9.5 (-110)

Emerson Hancock’s fastball sits in the 99th percentile in run value at Baseball Savant, and his wFB metric of 8.6 ranks fifth among all eligible pitchers this season.

Meanwhile, the Athletics are having issues generating consistent offense. Their 26.4% hard-hit rate is second-lowest in the majors the past week, driving a 1.28 GB/FB ratio and a .111 ISO.

Once Hancock gives way to the pen, I’m expecting the A’s to continue struggling to find runs. The Mariners rank sixth in BB% and ninth in K% over the past month, and both bullpens should perform well enough to limit late scoring.

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  • ML/RL bets: 6-12, -7.11 units
  • Over/Under bets: 11-7, +3.28 units

Mariners vs A's odds

  • Moneyline: Mariners +100 | A's -120
  • Run line: Mariners +1.5 (-150) | A's -1.5 (+170)
  • Over/Under: Over 9.5 (-110) | Under 9.5 (-110)

Mariners vs A's trend

The A's are 4-6 SU over their last 10 games. Find more MLB betting trends for Mariners vs. A's.

How to watch Mariners vs A's and game info

LocationSutter Health Park, Sacramento, CA
DateTuesday, May 26, 2026
First pitch9:40 p.m. ET
TVMariners.TV, NBC Sports California
Mariners starting pitcherEmerson Hancock
(3-2, 3.07 ERA)
A's starting pitcherGage Jump
(0-0, 0.00 ERA)

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Cavaliers plan to keep Atkinson, front office together, per report

The band is staying together in Cleveland.

Despite getting swept in the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks, the Cleveland Cavaliers have reportedly revealed that they plan on returning head coach Kenny Atkinson, his coaching staff and the front office for the 2026-27 season.

Per The Athletic's Joe Vardon, there were questions surrounding the organization regarding their future. However, the team ultimately decided to keep everyone around after their first conference finals appearance since 2018, and their first without LeBron James since 1992.

Following the series loss to the Knicks, Atkinson was asked how confident he was in his job security. He said, "Listen, I have confidence, confidence in myself first of all, confidence in the group."

He also stressed that he was proud of what his team was able to accomplish.

Atkinson's accomplishments as Cavaliers head coach

Atkinson has been head coach of the Cavaliers for two seasons. In 2025, he was named NBA Coach of the Year and led the Cavs to the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, but lost to the Indiana Pacers in the second round.

In 2026, the team took a step back, managing just 52 wins, but still reaching the playoffs as the Eastern Conference's No. 4 seed. The team needed to win two Game 7's to get past the Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons in the first two rounds before getting swept in the Eastern Conference finals.

Atkinson boasts a 13-14 playoff record as the Cavaliers' head coach.

Cavaliers spent big money in 2026

The Cavaliers had the most expensive roster in NBA history this season, costing them $229 million before taxes.

Despite the money, the team fell short of expectations and will need to decide on the future of role players like Dean Wade, who is scheduled to become a free agent. Stars Donovan Mitchell and James Harden also have questions around their future. Mitchell can sign an extension, while Harden's contract can be restructured.

There is no word yet on what the Cavaliers plan on doing with their roster this offseason.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Cavaliers plan to keep Atkinson, front office together, per report

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Mets reinstate Minter and Young, place Taylor on IL in roster shuffle

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 25: A.J. Minter #33 of the New York Mets pitches during the game between the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Friday, April 25, 2025 in Washington, District of Columbia. (Photo by Alyssa McDaniel/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images

The sinking Mets made a flurry of roster moves before Tuesday afternoon’s middle game against the Reds at Citi Field. The Mets reinstated A.J. Minter and Jared Young from the Injured List, placed Tyrone Taylor on the 10-Day Injured List with a right hip flexor strain, optioned Nick Morabito and Jonathan Pintaro to Triple-A Syracuse, promoted infielder Eric Wagaman, and will make another corresponding 40-man roster move prior to first pitch at 7:10 p.m. ET.

Minter, who signed a 2-year, $22 million contract in January 2025, underwent season-ending lat surgery in early May after posting a sparkling 1.64 ERA in 13 appearances with the Mets. The left-hander had rehab stints this spring with Single-A St. Lucie, High-A Brooklyn, and most recently Triple-A Syracuse, where he worked a scoreless inning on Sunday. He joins Brooks Raley to form a reliable duo of southpaws at the back end of the Mets’ bullpen. 

Pintaro, who allowed just one baserunner and struck out three in 3.2 innings of work since joining the big league club on Saturday, was the odd man out as Minter makes his return.

Just as the Mets get one position player back from injury, they lose another. After appearing to tweak something while getting out of the box on a ground ball during Monday’s game, Taylor is officially headed to the IL. Carlos Mendoza wouldn’t put a strict timetable on Taylor’s recovery, but expressed hope that it would be two or three weeks.

Meanwhile, Jared Young, who had been sidelined since April 13 with a left meniscus tear, returns from his rehab assignment to a roster now occupied with other left-handed options including MJ Melendez and A.J. Ewing. Young and Melendez will both get the starting nod at first base and left field, respectively, on Tuesday night against Cincinnati starter Chase Burns. Prior to his injury, Young put up an .841 OPS in 23 plate appearances with the Mets.

After exactly one week in the majors, Nick Morabito is headed back to Triple-A in order to keep him playing every day, according to Mendoza. The 23-year-old — who ranked No. 15 on Amazin’ Avenue’s top prospect list entering the season — went hitless in 11 at-bats with the Mets, but flashed his good glove in the outfield.

Eric Wagaman, a late April waiver claim, will join the big league roster for the second time this season in search of his Mets debut. The 28-year-old infielder has a career .674 OPS and 0.0 bWAR in 158 games with the Angels and Marlins, but he was absolutely raking with Syracuse, holding a 1.043 OPS over 52 plate appearances and a .481 batting average over his past eight games.