OutKick-Sports May 6, 2026 San Francisco Giants honor Willie Mays with highway designation on what would have been his 95th birthday The San Francisco Giants announced a portion of I-80 near the Bay Bridge will be designated the Willie Mays Highway on what would be his 95th birthday.
OutKick-Sports May 6, 2026 Framber Valdez gets what he deserves for punk move, suspended six games after drilling Boston's Trevor Story MLB suspended Framber Valdez six games after he drilled Trevor Story, prompting a benches-clearing brawl during Detroit's 10-3 loss to Boston.
OutKick-Sports May 6, 2026 MLB's new automated strike zone has a hidden feature helping umpires become more accurate than ever MLB umpires can now receive real-time feedback from ABS operators during games, helping them adjust their strike zone calls for greater accuracy.
Cincinnati Reds May 6, 2026 Reds closer carted off field after sustaining leg injury just one pitch into appearance Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagan crumpled to the ground after one pitch with an apparent left hamstring injury in the team's loss to the Chicago Cubs.
OutKick-Culture May 6, 2026 Cameron Brink explores the jungle in a bikini before WNBA tip, Italian PM posts some thirst & woke Star Wars! Cameron Brink talks white privilege in WNBA marketing, Star Wars sequels flop on streaming, and the Red Sox-Tigers near-brawl sparks broadcast drama.
OutKick-Sports May 6, 2026 Former MLB pitcher accuses Gerrit Cole of intentionally hitting minor league batter after giving up homer Yankees ace Gerrit Cole allegedly hit White Sox prospect Caleb Bonemer intentionally during a rehab assignment start after Bonemer homered off him.
Houston Astros May 6, 2026 Astros star Carlos Correa out for the season after tearing ankle tendon during batting practice Houston Astros star shortstop Carlos Correa is out for the season after sustaining a torn ankle tendon during batting practice, requiring surgery.
Boston Red Sox May 6, 2026 Red Sox broadcast fumes at Framber Valdez for acting like a child in bench-clearing move: 'What a joke' The Boston Red Sox broadcast crew called out Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez for hitting Trevor Story after giving up three home runs in a 10-3 Boston blowout win.
OutKick-Sports May 6, 2026 Shohei Ohtani humiliates Jose Altuve with what may be the most embarrassing strikeout in MLB history Shohei Ohtani's sweeper made Jose Altuve look foolish with a swing-and-miss far outside the zone during the Dodgers-Astros matchup in Houston.
Detroit Tigers May 6, 2026 Tigers manager criticizes his own pitcher after he hit Red Sox batter, sparking benches to clear Framber Valdez was ejected after hitting Trevor Story with a pitch, causing benches to clear. Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch expressed frustration afterward.