MLB Highlights: 2026-05-18

J.T. Ginn took a hard-luck loss as the Los Angeles Angels won 2-1 over Athletics. The right-hander went 8.0 innings, surrendering just 2 earned runs on 2 hits while striking out 10 and issuing 1 walk on 105 pitches. He allowed 1 home run and hit a batter but kept the Athletics in the game deep into the contest before the late deficit.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto suffered the loss as San Diego Padres won 1-0 over Los Angeles Dodgers. He tossed 7.0 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 3 hits with 8 strikeouts and 2 walks. A solo home run proved to be the difference in the low-scoring duel.

Michael King earned the win as San Diego Padres won 1-0 over Los Angeles Dodgers. He pitched 7.0 scoreless innings on 4 hits, striking out 9 and walking 2. King stranded multiple runners and delivered a gem to support the Padres’ narrow victory.

Bryan Woo picked up the win as Seattle Mariners won 6-1 over Chicago White Sox. He worked 6.0 shutout innings, allowing 3 hits while fanning 8 and walking 2. Woo kept the White Sox off the board and handed the bullpen a comfortable lead.

Sonny Gray earned the win as Boston Red Sox won 3-1 over Kansas City Royals. Gray went 6.0 innings, giving up 1 earned run on 5 hits with 9 strikeouts and 1 walk. He limited damage despite a few extra-base hits and helped secure the victory.

Max Meyer collected the win as Miami Marlins won 12-0 over Atlanta Braves. He tossed 6.0 scoreless innings on 3 hits, striking out 6 and walking 2. Meyer’s strong outing backed a big offensive day for the Marlins.

Zac Gallen earned the win as Arizona Diamondbacks won 12-2 over San Francisco Giants. He allowed 2 earned runs over 6.0 innings on 4 hits, striking out 5 and walking 1. Gallen kept the Giants in check while the offense exploded.

Slade Cecconi earned the win as Cleveland Guardians won 8-2 over Detroit Tigers. He worked 7.1 innings, allowing 2 earned runs on 5 hits with 4 strikeouts and 2 walks. Cecconi’s solid start supported a comfortable Guardians victory.

Junior Caminero powered the Tampa Bay Rays to a 16-6 win over Baltimore Orioles. He went 2-for-4 with a home run, 2 walks, and 4 RBI while scoring 3 runs. Caminero’s big day at the plate helped fuel the Rays’ offensive explosion.

Seth Lugo took the loss as Boston Red Sox won 3-1 over Kansas City Royals. He pitched 6.0 innings, allowing 2 earned runs on 5 hits with 5 strikeouts and 2 walks. A triple and home run contributed to the damage against him.

Noah Schultz took the loss for the Chicago White Sox as the Seattle Mariners won 6-1. Working 5.1 innings, he surrendered 3 earned runs on 5 hits while striking out 6 and issuing no walks. The left-hander hit two batters and threw 91 pitches, finishing with a game score of 14 in the outing.

Walbert Ureña delivered a strong start for the Los Angeles Angels in their 2-1 victory over the Athletics. He tossed 6 innings, allowing just 4 hits and no earned runs while recording 4 strikeouts and 2 walks on 92 pitches.

Josh Bell powered the Minnesota Twins to a 6-3 win over the Houston Astros, finishing 3-for-4 with 2 home runs and 4 RBI. He scored twice and left one runner on base in a standout offensive performance that produced a game score of 14.

Andrew Painter turned in a quality start as the Philadelphia Phillies edged the Cincinnati Reds 5-4. He worked 6 innings, yielding 2 earned runs on 3 hits with 3 strikeouts and 2 walks across 69 pitches.

Bo Bichette contributed to the New York Mets’ 16-7 rout of the Washington Nationals, going 3-for-6 with a home run, a double, 3 RBI and 2 runs scored. He also drew a walk in the high-scoring affair.

Yandy Díaz led the Tampa Bay Rays to a 16-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles with a 4-for-5 effort that included two doubles and 4 RBI. He also scored 4 runs in the offensive explosion.

Shane Drohan earned the win in relief for the Milwaukee Brewers in their 9-3 defeat of the Chicago Cubs. He tossed 4.1 scoreless innings, striking out 5 without issuing a walk on just 42 pitches.

Christian Yelich helped power the Milwaukee Brewers past the Chicago Cubs 9-3, collecting 2 hits in 4 at-bats that included a home run and a double. He drove in 2 runs, scored twice and walked once.

Ryan Weathers took the mound for the New York Yankees in a 7-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He lasted 5.1 innings, allowing 5 earned runs on 7 hits while striking out 7 batters.

Justin Foscue delivered a perfect day at the plate for the Texas Rangers in their 7-6 loss to the Colorado Rockies. He went 3-for-3 with a home run, two doubles, 3 RBI and a walk.