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WVU Grabs No. 16 Seed, Set to Host Morgantown Regional with Wake Forest, Kentucky and Binghamton
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A's Elevate Gage Jump for MLB Debut
Oakland is promoting left-hander Gage Jump, a top pitching prospect, to make his MLB debut. Jump ranked as a leading prospect in the Athletics’ system, has shown a strong strikeout rate in the minors and a diverse pitch mix, but walk rate/control has been a noted concern as he approaches his first major-league appearance.
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Nebraska rallies late to edge Michigan in B1G quarterfinal
Michigan baseball fell 6-4 to No. 2 seed Nebraska in a late-start Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal at Charles Schwab Field. Nebraska scored first, Michigan tied the game at 4 in the seventh on Matthew Ossenfort’s two‑run homer, but Nebraska answered with two runs in the eighth to retake the lead. Kurt Barr struck out seven over four relief innings for his 100th strikeout of the season, and Brayden Jefferis added two hits in the loss, as Michigan’s season ends their Big Ten run and they await the NCAA Selection Show on May 25.
Cole Reclaims the Spotlight in a Friday SP Roundup
Gerrit Cole makes a strong return from Tommy John surgery with 6 innings of 0 earned runs against Tampa Bay, signaling potential top-tier form but with questions on his secondary pitches; the Friday SP Roundup also highlights standout outings from Cristopher Sánchez, Gavin Williams, Noah Cameron, Miles Mikolas, Bubba Chandler and others, while noting a new author and streaming picks to come in the daily coverage.
Cubs Bring Up Pedro Ramirez for MLB Debut as Matt Shaw Goes on IL
The Cubs promoted top prospect Pedro Ramirez for his MLB debut while Matt Shaw was placed on the 10-day injured list with back tightness (retroactive to May 20). Ramirez, 22, is tearing through Triple-A with a .312/.395/.547 line and can handle second or third base, offering the Cubs infield flexibility as they navigate a crowded roster and Shaw’s absence could provide opportunities for the rookie.
Story’s Surgery Forces Red Sox to Rethink Infield Depth
Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story underwent sports-hernia surgery and is expected to miss roughly six to ten weeks, potentially until after the All-Star break, prompting a reshuffle of infield duties as Andruw Monasterio, Marcelo Mayer, and others vie to cover shortstop and related positions.
Alabama-Florida SEC Tournament Game Moves Up to 3:30 p.m. CT Start Amid Weather Concerns
Due to potential inclement weather, No. 4 seed Alabama baseball’s SEC Tournament quarterfinal against No. 5 seed Florida has been moved from an approximate 7 p.m. CT start to about 3:30 p.m. CT. Georgia vs. Mississippi State will begin at 12 p.m. CT, with Alabama–Florida starting roughly 30 minutes after the preceding game concludes; the Alabama-Florida game will be shown on SEC Network.
Pirates Bring Up Prospect Esmerlyn Valdez for MLB Debut
The Pittsburgh Pirates will promote first base/outfield prospect Esmerlyn Valdez to the majors, optioning Billy Cook; Valdez is already on the 40-man roster and has posted strong numbers in Triple-A this season (10 home runs in 194 plate appearances with a .253/.381/.506 line and 131 wRC+), following a 2025 season with 26 homers across High-A/Double-A. The move further enriches the Pirates’ right-handed bat options at first base/outfield, with potential platoon or flexible playing-time scenarios as Valdez makes his MLB debut.
Ohtani Redefines Two-Way Baseball With Historic Run
Ohtani continues to redefine two-way baseball, delivering a leadoff home run and posting a 0.73 ERA through eight starts, while the Ohtani Rule lets him stay in the lineup as his own DH and Dodgers employ strategic load management to maximize his historic production.
Nats Shake Up Roster, Demote Brady House to Triple-A
Washington optioned Brady House and outfielder Joey Wiemer to Triple-A Rochester to clear space for Dylan Crews and Andres Chaparro; Crews is expected to be a regular in Washington’s lineup while House, who is batting around .227/.282/.399 with seven homers and has defensive issues, works on his game in the minors and could return later in the season as he nears the one-year service-time threshold.
Braves lose Baldwin to Grade 1 oblique strain as backups step in
Braves catcher Drake Baldwin was diagnosed with a mild Grade 1 oblique strain and placed on the 10-day IL after a win against the Marlins. With Sean Murphy sidelined by a fractured finger, veteran catchers Sandy León and Chadwick Tromp will handle behind the plate for at least the next 10–14 days, while Baldwin’s exact IL duration remains unknown. Baldwin had been a standout contributor (2.2 fWAR, 13 HR, 160 wRC+) and was in contention for an All-Star berth before the injury.
Altuve Lands on IL with Grade 2 Oblique Strain, Astros Shuffle Infield
The Houston Astros placed second baseman Jose Altuve on the injured list with a Grade 2 oblique strain after he left Saturday’s game; he homered off Jacob deGrom but was sidelined on Sunday. At 36, Altuve has been roughly league-average in 42 games after a hot start, and his defensive metrics have declined. With Pena (hamstring) and Correa (ankle) also out, Houston’s infield depth is thin, with players like Braden Shewmake, Nick Allen, and Brice Matthews in the mix for fill-ins. Jake Meyers is nearing a return from an oblique injury, which could help offset Altuve’s loss, and he’s expected to travel with the team for a series in Minnesota as the club assesses its options.