NEWS: MLB-best Tampa Bay Rays powered by trio of Caminero, Diaz, Aranda
The surprising Tampa Bay Rays remain entrenched in first place in the AL East, and much of the credit belongs to the dangerous 2-3-4 combination of Junior Caminero, Jonathan Aranda and Yandy Díaz. As the rival New York Yankees stumble through a prolonged slump, Tampa Bay’s middle of the order has powered the club to the top of the division standings over the past week. After Friday’s series-opening win at Yankee Stadium, the Rays are an MLB-best 34-15 and seven games ahead of the second-place Yankees. Aranda, the 28-year-old first baseman from Tijuana, Mexico, has emerged as one of the
NEWS: Phillies southpaw Cristopher Sanchez wins NL Player of the Week
Cristopher Sánchez was a beacon of light amid the darkness of the Phillies recent slide that saw them near last place in the NL East. The southpaw from the Dominican Republic continues to emerge as one of the most dependable arms in the Philadelphia Phillies rotation, earning National League Player of the Week honors after a dominant stretch on the mound. Sanchez, 29, was nearly untouchable over two starts, going 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA while striking out 17 batters across 15 innings. Sánchez has carried that momentum throughout the 2026 season, posting a 4-2 record with a 2.11 ERA
NEWS: Astros star Carlos Correa out for season with ankle injury
Just when things couldn’t get any worse, the struggling Houston Astros suffered a crushing blow this week as Carlos Correa was ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season with a severe ankle injury. Correa was injured in a freak incident in the batting cage during a swing and immediately feeling a sharp pop that forced him to stop his workout, the Astros said Wednesday. Tests later revealed a torn tendon that will require surgery and a six to eight month recovery period, ending his season. The loss is especially damaging for an Astros club already mired in fourth
NEWS: Elly De La Cruz is putting together an MVP-caliber season so far
After flashes of brilliance in previous seasons, Elly De La Cruz is finally putting it all together in 2026—and the result looks like an MVP campaign in the making. Through the first month, the Cincinnati Reds star has been electric, hitting .285 with 10 home runs, 25 RBIs, a .911 OPS and 8 stolen bases placing him among NL leaders in several offensive categories. The Dominican-born shortstop’s blend of power and speed has made him one of the most dangerous players in baseball. Pitchers have struggled to find an answer, as his improved plate discipline has forced them into the
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
