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Last updated: June 29, 2026, 11:34 AM ET

AL East Powerhouses Clash Amidst Injuries and Broadcast Snags

The Boston Red Sox continued their strong run by completing a four-game sweep of their rivals, the New York Yankees. This dominant performance followed a dramatic extra-inning victory where the Red Sox rallied for three runs in the 10th inning to secure the win. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Rays have been dealt a significant blow with AL batting leader Yandy Díaz exiting Sunday's game due to a strained shoulder. Adding to the injury woes in the AL East, the Boston Red Sox have also placed infielder Marcelo Mayer on the 10-day injured list with a forearm injury as reported. In a curious scheduling decision, NBC opted to preempt the highly anticipated Yankees-Red Sox "Sunday Night Baseball" game, instead opting for late-finishing golf coverage due to weather delays at the Travelers Championship according to reports.

Injury Bug Bites AL Contenders; Pitching Milestones Reached

Several American League teams are grappling with significant injuries that could impact their playoff aspirations. The Texas Rangers have placed outfielder Wyatt Langford on the 10-day injured list with a strained hamstring, though they did activate outfielder Evan Carter from the IL as noted. In Cleveland, the Guardians have activated outfielder Chase DeLauter after a brief stint on the injured list the team announced. Further west, the Los Angeles Angels are navigating a managerial transition with John Mozeliak taking over as interim general manager, though the focus is not immediately on hiring a new manager the team stated. On the pitching front, Milwaukee Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski made headlines by throwing a fastball clocked at an incredible 105.5 mph, setting a new record for starting pitchers in the pitch-tracking era.

Home Run Barrage and Offensive Explosions Mark Weekend Play

The long ball was on full display across Major League Baseball this weekend, with several players reaching significant power milestones. Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber became the first player in MLB to