NEWS: Journeyman OF Ildemaro Vargas has 24-game hit streak, .400 average
The hottest hitter on the planet right now isn’t named Shohei Ohtani or Aaron Judge. It’s Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ildemaro Vargas. Who? The 34-year-old journeyman is riding a 24-game hitting streak since the start of the season with an MLB-leading batting average over .400 after a 4-for-4 game Friday. Vargas has become one of the most surprising stories of the 2026 MLB season. The Venezuelan outfielder, who has suited up for five different teams over the past decade, is suddenly playing the best baseball of his life. His remarkable surge earned him National League Player of the Week honors after
NEWS: Red Sox on short winning streak after firing of manager Alex Cora
The Boston Red Sox are, at least for now, back on a winning track after stunning the baseball world this week with the abrupt firing of manager Alex Cora despite flashes of life from a struggling club. The move came after a disappointing 10–17 start to the 2026 season, a record that ultimately cost Cora and five coaches their jobs even as the team showed signs of turning things around. Cora departs Boston with an impressive overall managerial record of 619–541, highlighted by a World Series championship in 2018 in which the Red Sox set a franchise record with 108
NEWS: Yankees’ Jasson Dominguez may get call-up with latest Giancarlo Stanton injury
Jasson Dominguez may finally get his call-up to the Majors. Yankees DH Giancarlo Stanton’s latest injury setback in the Friday game against the Astros created an unexpected opportunity for Dominguez, one of the organization’s most intriguing young talents. Stanton, who has battled a string of lower-body injuries in recent seasons, is now facing another stint on the injured list with a calf issue, leaving a significant power void in the middle of the Bombers’ lineup. That absence could open the door for Domínguez, the highly touted switch-hitting outfielder nicknamed “The Martian.” Domínguez has been productive in the minors this season,
NEWS: Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz needs elbow surgery
A big contract doesn't guarantee your stars will stay healthy. The deep-pockets Los Angeles Dodgers were cruising atop the NL West standings when their bullpen took a sudden and troubling hit: All-Star closer Edwin Díaz will undergo elbow surgery to remove loose bodies, sidelining him for months and leaving a first-place club scrambling to protect late leads. Díaz’s first season in L.A. has already been uneven. He has four saves in seven appearances, but his numbers told a more concerning story: a 1-0 record paired with an ERA north of 10.00 and a WHIP around 1.67. His struggles peaked in
NEWS: Jose Ramirez on verge of joining rare 300 HR/300 SB club
As José Ramírez continues to build a Hall of Fame–caliber résumé, his solid start to the 2026 season has placed him in rare company in baseball history. The Cleveland Guardians star has already recorded more than five home runs and 10 or more stolen bases within his team’s first 23 games, becoming just the ninth player since 1900 to reach that milestone. The exclusive list includes current stars Oneil Cruz (2025), Elly De La Cruz (2024), Hall of Famers Joe Morgan and Lou Brock, and Cesar Cedeno. At 33, Ramírez is also the oldest player ever to accomplish the feat,
NEWS: Angels pitcher Jose Soriano named AL Player of the Week after phenomenal start to year
After several seasons of mediocrity, starter José Soriano has emerged as one of the early surprises of 2026, earning American League Player of the Week honors after dominant outings that have turned heads across baseball. Pitching for the Los Angeles Angels, Soriano has looked overpowering from the outset, showcasing a high-velocity fastball and sharp breaking pitches that have kept hitters off balance. Over his first four starts, Soriano (4-0) allowed just two hits and struck out 10 for a 0.33 ERA. He has allowed just one run over 27 innings, striking out 31 and walking nine. The Dominican native is
NEWS: Ronald Acuña Jr.’s early slump is concerning fans, front office
Concern is beginning to build around Ronald Acuña Jr. as the Atlanta Braves star has stumbled out of the gate in the first weeks of the 2026 season, raising questions about whether he has fully recovered from the serious injury that derailed much of his 2024 and 2025 campaigns. Through the first couple of weeks, Acuña is hitting barely over .200 with no homers, 2 RBIs, and a below .600 OPS, well under the standard he established as one of baseball’s most dynamic players. His timing at the plate has looked inconsistent, and he has been noticeably less aggressive on
NEWS: Yordan Alvarez named AL Player of the Week
Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros has been named American League Player of the Week after a dominant stretch to open the season, signaling a strong return to form following an injury-plagued 2025 campaign that limited the outfielder to 48 games. Alvarez powered Houston’s offense, hitting .471 with three home runs, two doubles and eight RBI. He delivered multiple clutch hits, including a go-ahead homer late in the week that helped secure a key series win for the Astros. The honor marks a significant bounce-back for the slugger, who struggled to stay on the field in 2025 due to recurring
