Sean Manaea had a rough night, plain and simple, getting shelled as the Mets were blown out by the Brewers. This wasn’t a one-off either, it was the second straight night they got absolutely smacked around. You’ve got to wonder what’s going on in that clubhouse after back-to-back shellings like that. Before the game, they tried to shake things up, calling up Xzavion Curry and sending Chayce McDermott down. It’s the kind of churning you see when a team is desperate for a spark.
Is Soto Coming Back? And Who’s Stepping Up?
Amidst the struggles, there are glimmers of hope, right? Roger Rubin dropped the news that we’ve all been reminded that Francisco Lindor is still a force. That’s huge when you’re facing down tough losses. And get this: Laura Albanese says Juan Soto is hoping to make it back onto the field before the season wraps up, without even needing a rehab assignment. If he can pull that off, that’s a massive lift. But the real surprise? Anthony DiComo writes that Jared Young has quietly become the Mets’ unlikely hero for 2026. This dude is stepping up when they need it most, proving he’s got that grit. But where’s Jonah Tong, you ask? We’re still waiting for that call-up.
Wild Rides Across the League
Man, this league is always giving us drama. Chris Sale just went out and shut down the Dodgers, leading the Braves to a tight 1-0 win. That’s the kind of pitching you dream about! Meanwhile, over in Philly, The Good Phight is wondering if the Phillies should be dropping Trea Turner lower in the lineup because he’s struggling. And get this, Philadelphia has already made moves in their baseball ops department. The Nationals, on the other hand, are looking ahead, with Federal Baseball suggesting they should consider platooning Daylen Lile and Dylan Crews in 2027. Oh, and the Nats actually pulled off a win against the Rockies.
Around the rest of MLB, the Cardinals salvaged their series with a win over the Orioles. The Astros cranked out five runs to beat the Yankees, showing they still have that firepower. But the real explosion came from the Royals, who dropped a mind-blowing thirteen runs on the Blue Jays. Thirteen! Drew Gilbert kicked things off with a leadoff homer, and the Giants didn’t even look back as they took down the Diamondbacks.
The Game’s Shifting Landscape
Beyond the scores, there’s some real stuff happening around the league. It’s a sobering reminder that life is bigger than baseball: Venezuelan players have shifted from celebrating their WBC title this spring to helping with relief efforts back home after those earthquakes. That’s just heartbreaking.
On the business side, a survey of 100 major league players revealed that the majority have gotten flack from fans because of gambling. That’s a wild trend, and something the league definitely needs to address. Speaking of the league, MLB is tossing out a free agent signing window as part of its CBA negotiations with the MLBPA. Not surprisingly, the MLBPA isn’t exactly impressed with that proposal. Also, more and more teams are shifting pitch-calling responsibilities to the dugout. And, just a weird fact for ya, not all players wear cups.
This whole season is turning into a rollercoaster, with teams fighting for every inch and the league dealing with big changes. You just gotta watch what happens next.
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Originally reported by Amazin’ Avenue.
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