MLB Highlights: 2026-05-11

Ryan Weathers put on a dominant performance for the New York Yankees, striking out nine over 6.1 innings while allowing just one hit, two earned runs, and three walks on 101 pitches with a 62% strike rate. Despite the strong outing with 19 outs recorded mostly on grounders, the Yankees dropped a tight 3-2 decision to the Baltimore Orioles. Weathers did not factor in the decision as New York fell to their AL East rivals.

Michael Soroka was masterful on the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks, delivering 6.1 shutout innings with five strikeouts, one walk, and three hits on 89 pitches at a 66% strike rate. He earned the win as Arizona held Texas to zero runs in a 1-0 victory over the Rangers. Soroka faced 22 batters, inducing nine groundouts and catching a runner stealing to preserve the low-scoring affair.

Drew Rasmussen earned the win for the Tampa Bay Rays, working six innings and allowing three earned runs on four hits with six strikeouts and one walk on 100 pitches. He drove in three runs himself at the plate while the Rays offense exploded for an 8-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Rasmussen’s effort featured seven groundouts and kept the game in reach early.

Andrés Giménez powered the Toronto Blue Jays with a huge night, going 2-for-4 with two homers, driving in five RBI and scoring twice as the only runs in eight total bases. Despite his monster performance including no walks and two strikeouts, the Blue Jays fell 8-5 to the Tampa Bay Rays. Giménez left one on base in the loss.

Peter Lambert took the loss for the Houston Astros despite a quality start of seven innings, allowing three earned runs on six hits with six strikeouts and one walk on 96 efficient pitches at 66% strikes. He plated three RBI in the game, but Seattle scored the decisive run in a 3-1 win over Houston. Lambert induced 11 outs on ground and fly balls.

Joey Cantillo earned the win for the Cleveland Guardians with six shutout innings, scattering five hits including two doubles, four strikeouts, and one walk on 93 pitches with a 68% strike rate. Cleveland went on to win 7-2 over the Los Angeles Angels behind his strong outing that featured seven groundouts and no home runs allowed.

George Kirby picked up the win for the Seattle Mariners, striking out seven over five innings with one earned run on seven hits, two walks, and one stolen base allowed on 99 pitches. Seattle held on for a 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros, with Kirby’s effort including six groundouts providing crucial early stability.

Brandon Young delivered for the Baltimore Orioles, going 5.1 innings with five strikeouts, two earned runs on three hits including a homer and double, plus three walks on 97 pitches. Baltimore edged the New York Yankees 3-2, with Young’s performance featuring nine air outs helping secure the tight win over the 26-16 second-place AL East Yankees.

Rafael Devers had a strong showing for the San Francisco Giants, going 2-for-3 with a homer, two RBI, three runs scored, and two walks including one intentional for a 2.467 OPS night. He reached base three times safely, leaving three on base as San Francisco cruised to a 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Coby Mayo provided key power for the Baltimore Orioles, blasting a homer in 1-for-2 with three RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout for a massive 2.667 OPS. His blast helped secure a narrow 3-2 victory over the New York Yankees, who entered with a strong 26-16 record in the AL East.

Jonathan Aranda powered the Tampa Bay Rays to an 8-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays with a stellar 2-for-3 performance, including a home run and a sac fly for 3 RBI. He scored both of the Rays’ runs that were charged to him, got hit by a pitch, and struck out once in 5 plate appearances, totaling 5 bases. Aranda’s big night helped secure the victory in a prospect standout showing.

Roki Sasaki went 5.0 innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 9-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants, allowing 3 earned runs on 6 hits including a double and a home run. He struck out 5, walked 1, hit a batter, and threw 91 pitches (66% strikes) while facing 23 batters. The Giants scored 3 runs off him and stole a base during his outing.

In a close AL East matchup between the New York Yankees (26-16, second) and Baltimore Orioles (19-23, third), Ben Rice homered for the Yankees in a 3-2 loss to the Orioles. Rice went 2-for-4 with his home run driving in both of his RBIs and scoring the lone Yankees run after the blast, while striking out once. His 5 total bases provided a bright spot in the tight defeat.

Max Muncy slugged a home run in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 9-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants, going 2-for-4 with 2 RBI and scoring a run. His blast accounted for 5 total bases, though he struck out once and left one on base. Muncy’s power display stood out despite the Giants’ offensive onslaught.

Peyton Gray delivered a scoreless 2.2 innings of relief for the Texas Rangers in their 1-0 shutout loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Gray allowed just 1 hit, struck out 2, and threw 29 pitches (69% strikes) to 9 batters, inheriting a runner who didn’t score. His clean outing kept the game close in the pitcher’s duel.

Heliot Ramos contributed to the San Francisco Giants’ 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 2-for-4 night featuring a double, a run scored, 2 RBI, and a walk. His 3 total bases came in 5 plate appearances, though he struck out once and left 6 on base. Ramos helped fuel the Giants’ offensive explosion.

Travis Bazzana drove in 2 runs for the Cleveland Guardians in their 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, going 1-for-2 with a double and 2 walks in 4 plate appearances. His 2 total bases and patience at the dish helped build the lead, despite one strikeout. Bazzana’s production was key in the win.

Alek Manoah tossed 5.0 scoreless innings for the Los Angeles Angels in a 7-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians, allowing 2 hits and 2 doubles but issuing 5 walks. He struck out 2 over 91 pitches (52% strikes) to 22 batters and finished the game. Manoah’s control issues aside, he kept runs off the board.

Trevor McDonald started for the San Francisco Giants in their 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, pitching 5.1 innings and allowing 3 earned runs on 9 hits including 2 doubles and a home run. He struck out 4, walked 2, and threw 101 pitches (57% strikes) while driving in 2 unearned RBI somehow listed. The Giants’ bats backed his effort.

Corbin Carroll reached base 3 times in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 1-0 shutout win over the Texas Rangers, going 1-for-2 with a double, 2 walks (1 intentional), and scoring the game’s only run in 4 plate appearances. His 2 total bases and speed threat helped set the table in the low-scoring affair decided by pitching.