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Last updated: July 2, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

National League Action

The Chicago Cubs routed the Colorado Rockies 23-3, propelled by a historic performance from Dansby Swanson. Swanson blasted three home runs and drove in eight runs, including a grand slam, marking the most RBIs by a Cubs player since Sammy Sosa's nine in 2002 Swanson stays hot. In other National League news, the Atlanta Braves recalled infielder Jim Jarvis from Triple-A Gwinnett and designated veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment Braves bring back IF.

American League Outlook

The Tampa Bay Rays continue to impress, with fantasy baseball analyst Eric Karabell suggesting the team may possess two top-10 hitters Rays two top-10 hitters?. Meanwhile, the Oakland Athletics are facing significant setbacks. Minor league prospect Ryan Lasko is beginning a "lengthy" recovery after a severe back injury sustained in a collision A's prospect Lasko facing. Additionally, two-time All-Star Brent Rooker will undergo season-ending surgery for a torn cartilage in his left knee A's Rooker.

Player Suspensions and Future Uncertainty

Major League Baseball has handed down suspensions following Tuesday night's brawl at Fenway Park. Pitcher Cade Cavalli and catcher Willson Contreras each received seven-game bans for their roles in the incident MLB hands Cavalli, Contreras. several prominent players face potential trade deadline movement. Pitchers Tarik Skubal and Freddy Peralta, along with infielder Luis Arraez, are among those who could be on the move Skubal Peralta. In Milwaukee, Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski's All-Star Game participation is in doubt due to his pitching schedule leading up to the break Misiorowski's ASG status.

Team Management and Rankings

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen stated he is not considering dismissing president of baseball operations David Stearns, who is in the third year of his five-year contract Mets' Cohen firing. The Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins are making waves in the latest MLB Power Rankings, with Tampa Bay claiming the top spot in the AL while Miami cracks the top 10 MLB Power Rankings: Rays.