Justin Verlander now has struck out more batters than Johnson, who was considered maybe the first great strikeout pitcher in baseball's history. Verlander has struck out 3,516 batters and counting, which moves him into ninth place on the all-time list. Johnson now resides in 10th at 3,515.

Parker Messick has been pitched historically well through his first two career starts with the Cleveland Guardians.

The Yankees hit five homers on Tuesday, tying an MLB record for homers in a two-game span. Subscribe to MLB Morning Lineup wherever you get your podcasts