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Last updated: June 29, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

AL East Powerhouses Clash, Injuries Mount

The Boston Red Sox completed a dominant four-game sweep of their bitter rivals, the New York Yankees, capping off their series with a dramatic come-from-behind victory. After blowing a two-run lead in the ninth inning, Boston rallied for three runs in the 10th, with Jarren Duran delivering the game-winning hit to cap a rally. The highly anticipated "Sunday Night Baseball" matchup between these two clubs was notably preempted by NBC, which opted to broadcast the Travelers Championship golf tournament that experienced significant delays due to rain NBC bumps Yankees-Red Sox.

Injuries continued to plague contenders across Major League Baseball. In Texas, the Rangers placed outfielder Wyatt Langford on the 10-day injured list with a strained hamstring, while activating Evan Carter from his own IL stint Langford to IL. The Tampa Bay Rays also experienced a significant blow as American League batting leader Yandy Díaz was removed from Sunday's game with a strained shoulder Diaz leaves with injury. In Cincinnati, Eugenio Suárez exited the Reds' loss after being hit by a pitch, with X-rays on his hand proving inconclusive and a CT scan pending Suarez exits Reds' loss.

Power Hitting and Playoff Picture

Power hitters were on full display across the league. Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber etched his name in franchise history, becoming the first player in the league to reach 30 home runs this season and doing so in the fastest fashion for the Phillies Schwarber sets Phils mark. Meanwhile, Colorado Rockies designated hitter Hunter Goodman enjoyed a prodigious offensive outburst, launching three home runs and driving in five runs in a victory over the Minnesota Twins Goodman hits 3 HRs. In Los Angeles, Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker contributed to a blowout win with three hits, including a home run during a nine-run offensive explosion against the San Diego Padres Tucker keeps 'grinding'.

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Front Office Moves and Roster Updates

The organizational shakeups continued, with the New York Mets facing an uncertain future after parting ways with manager Carlos Mendoza Mets. In Anaheim, interim General Manager John Mozeliak faces a substantial to-do list for the Angels, though the immediate priority is not the hiring of a new manager Mozeliak eyes view. On the pitching front, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt underwent back surgery, with the team holding out hope for a potential return before the end of the current season Bassitt back surgery. The Cleveland Guardians bolstered their lineup by activating outfielder Chase DeLauter from a brief stint on the injured list before Sunday's series finale Guardians activate DeLauter.