May 24, 2026 - Major League Baseball

May 24, 2026

Christian Walker of the Astros celebrating with his teammates after hitting a homer against the Cubs

Walker Powers Late Surge as Astros Defeat Cubs

Astros 8, Cubs 5 The Houston Astros defeated the Chicago Cubs, 8–5 , on Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field, using a six‑run fifth inning to erase an early deficit. Christian Walker delivered the decisive swing with a three‑run home run into left‑center field, and Astros pitching held the lead the rest of the way. Jake […]

Athletics catcher Jonah Heim tagging out the diving Ty France of the Padres

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Athletics Top Padres, Widen Division Lead

Athletics 5, Padres 2 One day after hitting without scoring, the Athletics managed to do both, cracking 10 hits en route to a 5–2 win over the host San Diego Padres Sunday afternoon at Petco Park. Carlos Cortes led off the game with a home run, giving the Athletics a lead they never relinquished. It […]

Red Sox Suffer Sweep at Hands of Twins

Twins 6, Red Sox 5 The Boston Red Sox were swept by the Minnesota Twins with a 6–5 loss Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park. Bailey Ober got the win while pitching five innings and allowing four runs on seven hits. Tyron Guerrero took the loss, surrendering two earned runs in two thirds of an inning. […]