New York Yankees pitcher C. Schlittler put on one of the best pitching performances of the entire 2026 MLB season on Friday night, shutting down the Philadelphia Phillies in a heart-stopping 1–0 victory. Schlittler went 7.1 innings, allowing absolutely zero earned runs, scattering just three hits, walking nobody, and striking out an incredible 12 batters. That's right — 12 strikeouts and zero walks. Pitching perfectionists everywhere are drooling over that stat line!
The Yankees, who entered the night at 57–45, needed every single one of those outs because the offense managed only a single run. But one run was all Schlittler needed. The Phillies (now 56–48) had their bats silenced from the very first inning. Twelve strikeouts without a single free pass is the kind of outing you circle on the baseball card. Keep an eye on this guy, Jacob — he might be becoming a true ace in the Bronx!
With the win, New York improves to 58–45 and stays comfortably second in the AL East, just 1.5 games behind the first-place Tampa Bay Rays. Philadelphia, meanwhile, falls to 56–48, holding on to second place in the NL East — still a solid 4.0 games ahead of the .500 pack below them.
What a packed Friday night of baseball! All 15 games are in the books, and there were extra-inning thrillers, dominant pitching duels, and big offensive explosions from coast to coast. Here's the full rundown:
| Matchup | Score | Note / Star of the Game |
|---|---|---|
| Rockies @ Brewers | 5 – 2 | B. Turang: 3-4, HR, RBI, R, K |
| Cubs @ Pirates | 3 – 2 (F/10) | P. Crow-Armstrong: 2-4, HR, 2B, RBI, R, BB |
| Royals @ Tigers | 1 – 2 | T. Skubal: 7.1 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 12 K, 2 BB |
| Diamondbacks @ Nationals | 3 – 2 | D. Crews: 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, R, K |
| Yankees @ Phillies | 1 – 0 | C. Schlittler: 7.1 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 12 K, 0 BB 🔥 |
| Braves @ Orioles | 7 – 6 (F/10) | C. Encarnacion-Strand: 2-4, HR, 2B, 4 RBI, R, BB |
| Guardians @ Rays | 3 – 11 | N. Fortes: 4-4, 2B, 2 RBI, R |
| Dodgers @ Mets | 4 – 2 | R. Sasaki: 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 9 K, 2 BB |
| Padres @ Marlins | 4 – 2 | H. Hernandez: 2-4, HR, 2B, RBI, R |
| Blue Jays @ Red Sox | 4 – 6 | A. Seigler: 4-5, HR, 2 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R |
| Astros @ White Sox | 9 – 5 | J. Altuve: 3-5, RBI, R |
| Mariners @ Rangers | 4 – 5 | J. Burger: 2-4, HR, 3 RBI, R |
| Athletics @ Twins | 2 – 0 | J. Lopez: 5.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 4 K, 4 BB |
| Reds @ Cardinals | 4 – 2 | E. Suarez: 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, R, BB, K |
| Angels @ Giants | 6 – 7 (F/10) | R. Devers: 2-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB, K |
🔥 Three games went to extra innings (F/10): Cubs over Pirates, Braves over Orioles, and Giants over Angels. Lots of late drama last night!
The 2025–26 NBA season is over! No games yesterday. The league is in the offseason — teams are wheeling and dealing in free agency and the draft. The next season tips off in October 2026. Can the Thunder (64–18!) repeat as the best team in the West? 👀
Football is almost here! The NFL regular season doesn't start until September 2026, but training camps are opening up right now in late July. All 32 teams are at 0–0 — a fresh slate! Preseason games are just around the corner. 🏕️🏈
College basketball is deep in the offseason. Teams are in summer workouts and transfer portal action is still buzzing. The next season tips off in November 2026 — March Madness is still a long way away, but the prep work starts NOW! 💪
No soccer matches were on the schedule yesterday. Club leagues in Europe are in their summer break, and the next FIFA World Cup isn't until 2030. Keep your eyes peeled for international friendlies and domestic preseason action coming up soon! 🌍⚽
| Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Rays | 60-43 | — |
| Yankees | 58-45 | +6.5 |
| Red Sox | 53-49 | +2.0 |
| Orioles | 50-54 | -2.0 |
| Blue Jays | 47-57 | -5.0 |
| Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 54-48 | — |
| Guardians | 54-51 | +1.5 |
| Twins | 51-54 | -1.5 |
| Tigers | 50-54 | -2.0 |
| Royals | 43-62 | -9.5 |
| Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 52-51 | — |
| Mariners | 51-53 | -1.0 |
| Astros | 51-54 | -1.5 |
| Athletics | 44-59 | -7.5 |
| Angels | 41-63 | -11.0 |
| Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Braves | 61-42 | — |
| Phillies | 56-48 | +4.0 |
| Marlins | 52-52 | 0.0 |
| Nationals | 52-52 | 0.0 |
| Mets | 43-61 | -9.0 |
| Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brewers | 64-39 | — |
| Cubs | 58-45 | +6.5 |
| Pirates | 53-51 | +1.0 |
| Cardinals | 52-51 | +0.5 |
| Reds | 48-54 | -3.0 |
| Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 66-38 | — |
| Diamondbacks | 55-49 | +3.0 |
| Padres | 51-53 | -1.0 |
| Giants | 43-60 | -8.5 |
| Rockies | 42-63 | -10.5 |
Final 2025-26 season records — offseason in full swing!
| Division Leader | Record |
|---|---|
| Thunder (NW) | 64-18 |
| Spurs (SW) | 62-20 |
| Pistons (C) | 60-22 |
| Celtics (A) | 56-26 |
| Nuggets (NW) | 54-28 |
| Lakers (P) | 53-29 |