MLB news, Friday, June 5, 2026
21 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Diamondbacks' Vargas, Dodgers' Muncy both leave game after first-base collision
Ildemaro Vargas and Max Muncy were both removed from Thursday's game after a violent collision at first base, per Yahoo Sports; neither player's status has been reported.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Padres have lost 9 of 10, sit 32-29 as roster deficiencies come into focus
San Diego has dropped nine of its last ten games, capped by a sweep in Philadelphia, per MLB Trade Rumors — the club remains in Wild Card position at 32-29.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Dodgers reportedly among likely suitors for Tigers ace Tarik Skubal
The Dodgers are expected to pursue Tarik Skubal at the August trade deadline, per Yahoo Sports, though no deal has been reported.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Gerrit Cole takes first loss of his return in third start back from Tommy John surgery
Cole allowed three home runs to Cleveland in his third start since returning from Tommy John surgery, per FanGraphs — his first loss of the comeback.
Source · FanGraphs
Royce Lewis hitting .367 with eight home runs at Triple-A, adding 1B and 2B
Weeks after being optioned to Triple-A, Royce Lewis is reportedly raking and expanding his defensive versatility at first and second base, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Diamondbacks release RHP Thomas Hatch after Triple-A stint with Reno
Arizona released right-hander Thomas Hatch, per MLB.com's transactions tracker, after he posted a 4.01 ERA in 11 starts at Triple-A Reno on a minor league deal.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Aaron Judge reportedly has a rib stress fracture and may not return until August
Per CBS Sports, Yankees captain Aaron Judge has a stress fracture in his rib, with a return potentially not coming until August — no club announcement has been made.
Source · CBS Sports
Aaron Judge injured, Yankees' Wild Card lead and Boston series now in sharper focus
Aaron Judge is injured, per MLB.com, raising questions about the Yankees' path forward as the AL's top Wild Card team with a home series against Boston beginning Friday.
Source · MLB.com
Aaron Judge injured, Yankees' Wild Card standing and Boston series in focus
Aaron Judge is injured, per MLB.com, raising questions about the Yankees' path forward as they enter a home series against Boston.
Source · MLB.com
Aaron Judge diagnosed with stress fracture in right first rib, to miss several weeks
The Yankees announced Judge has a stress fracture in his right first rib; re-imaging is scheduled in four to six weeks, after which next steps will be determined.
Source · FanGraphs
Aaron Judge has a stress fracture in his right first rib and will miss several weeks
The Yankees announced Judge has a stress fracture in his right first rib; re-imaging is set for four to six weeks out, with next steps to be determined after that.
Source · FanGraphs
Aaron Judge reportedly out for an extended period, Yankees lineup reshuffles
Per Yahoo Sports, Aaron Judge is injured and not expected to play for an extended stretch, with the injury's nature and return timeline still unconfirmed.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Aaron Judge may miss time for Yankees amid AL East race with Tampa Bay
Baseball Prospectus reports Judge could be sidelined, raising questions about New York's pursuit of the Rays in the AL East.
Source · Baseball Prospectus
Michael Harris II and Mauricio Dubón swap lineup spots as Braves host Pirates
Harris and Dubón have exchanged positions in Atlanta's batting order for Friday's game against Pittsburgh, per Yahoo Sports, with the specific slots not detailed in the report.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Red Sox option Brayan Bello to Triple-A Worcester after 6.34 ERA season
Boston optioned right-hander Brayan Bello to Triple-A Worcester and added lefty reliever Joe La Sorsa, per Dan Roche of WBZ as reported by MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Red Sox option Brayan Bello to Triple-A Worcester after rough stretch
Boston optioned right-hander Brayan Bello to Triple-A Worcester and added lefty reliever Joe La Sorsa to the active roster, per Dan Roche of WBZ.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Tarik Skubal to begin rehab assignment Sunday, could rejoin Tigers after one start
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Skubal will pitch for High-A West Michigan on Sunday and could be reinstated after just that one appearance, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Brady Singer vs. Kyle Leahy: Reds and Cardinals open a Busch Stadium series Friday
Cincinnati visits St. Louis for a three-game set beginning Friday, per Yahoo Sports, weeks after a weather-scrambled series left one game still to be made up.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Tarik Skubal set for rehab start Sunday after elbow procedure
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is scheduled for a Single-A rehab start Sunday, roughly four weeks after a procedure to remove a loose body from his pitching elbow, per manager A.J. Hinch.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Lars Nootbaar activated by Cardinals from 60-day IL ahead of Reds series opener
St. Louis reportedly activated Lars Nootbaar from the 60-day IL on June 5, with Moses Saggese optioned in the corresponding move, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Jose Altuve activated from IL as Astros reinstate second baseman ahead of home series
The Astros have reinstated Jose Altuve from the 10-day IL after he recovered faster than expected from a Grade 2 oblique strain, per Yahoo Sports; Zach Dezenzo was optioned.
Source · Yahoo Sports