A pair of California ballparks hosted MLB action on June 16, 2026, with the Pittsburgh Pirates edging the Athletics in Sacramento and the Los Angeles Dodgers shutting out the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium.

In Sacramento, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Athletics 6-5 at Sutter Health Park in a close contest that saw the visitors hold on for a one-run victory. The Athletics pushed the Pirates to the limit but could not complete the comeback, falling just short in what proved to be a competitive affair at the Sacramento venue.

At Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, the Dodgers took care of business with a tight 1-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Los Angeles made the lone run of the game stand up, with their pitching staff keeping the Rays off the scoreboard entirely to secure the shutout win at home.