Twenty-three runs. Let that sink in for a second, Jacob. The Chicago Cubs scored TWENTY-THREE runs against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, winning 23–3 in what might be the most outrageous baseball game of the entire 2026 season. Seriously — that's more points than most basketball games! The Cubs sent the Padres home embarrassed, and shortstop Dansby Swanson was the guy holding the sledgehammer.
Swanson was an absolute monster, going 3-for-5 at the plate with THREE home runs and a jaw-dropping 8 RBI. That means he drove in more than a third of Chicago's runs all by himself! He scored 4 times too. If you're a Cubs fan, you are printing out this box score and putting it on your wall. The Cubs (49-38) now sit 5.5 games behind the red-hot Brewers (53-31) in the NL Central — but days like this remind everyone that Chicago can flat-out mash.
For the Padres (43-42), it was a nightmare. They sit just barely above .500 and are clinging to playoff position in the brutally competitive NL West, where the Dodgers (56-31) are running away with the division lead. Giving up 23 runs is not exactly the recipe for a postseason run. The Cubs meanwhile get to celebrate July 4th weekend a little early — this one's going in the record books!
It was a MASSIVE day of baseball with 14 games on the schedule. Beyond the Cubs explosion, the Tigers pulled off an 11-inning stunner in the Bronx, the Nationals blew out Boston 10–2, and S. McClanahan threw a gem for Tampa Bay. Let's run through every score:
| Away | Home | Score | Notes / Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | ✅ Orioles | 6–1 | S. Antonacci: 2-4, HR, RBI, R |
| Rangers | ✅ Guardians | 9–4 | A. Hedges: 1-3, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R |
| ✅ Tigers | Yankees | 6–2 (F/11) | T. Melton: 6.1 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 7 K |
| ✅ Nationals | Red Sox | 10–2 | J. Wood: 2-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB |
| Padres | ✅ Cubs | 23–3 🔥 | D. Swanson: 3-5, 3 HR, 8 RBI, 4 R |
| Mets | ✅ Blue Jays | 9–3 | C. Benge: 2-4, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, R |
| Pirates | ✅ Phillies | 10–6 | T. Turner: 2-5, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R |
| Cardinals | ✅ Braves | 5–1 | O. Albies: 2-4, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R |
| ✅ Rays | Royals | 4–0 | S. McClanahan: 6 IP, 0 ER, 4 K, 0 BB |
| Reds | ✅ Brewers | 4–2 | G. Mitchell: 4-4, 3B, 2 2B, RBI, R |
| ✅ Twins | Astros | 8–3 | T. Larnach: 3-5, 2B, 2 RBI, R |
| Marlins | ✅ Rockies | 6–3 | M. Moniak: 3-4, HR, 3B, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R |
| Dodgers | ✅ Athletics | 7–1 | J. Heim: 2-3, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB |
| ✅ Giants | Diamondbacks | 6–4 | T. McDonald: 6 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 5 K, 0 BB |
Three big knockout-round matches went down on July 1, and Jacob — the USA is still ALIVE! The Americans beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2–0 in a clean, controlled performance. England also advanced with a 2–1 win over Congo DR, while Belgium needed extra time (that's 30 bonus minutes!) to survive Senegal, escaping with a dramatic 3–2 victory. Here's how it all played out:
| Match | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Congo DR vs. ✅ England | 2–1 (FT) | England advances! Clean final score. |
| Senegal vs. ✅ Belgium | 3–2 (AET) ⏱️ | Belgium squeaks through after extra time thriller! |
| Bosnia-Herz vs. ✅ USA 🇺🇸 | 2–0 (FT) | USA WINS! Clean sheet for the Americans! |
No games yesterday! The 2025–26 NBA season wrapped up and the Finals are over. Teams are now busy with free agency — big signings and trades are flying around! The new season tips off in October 2026. Keep an eye on who your favorite team picks up this summer!
No games yesterday — the NFL is in the middle of summer. Training camps are just around the corner (they open in late July!). Teams like the Broncos (14-3) and Seahawks (14-3) are gearing up to defend their spots. The 2026 season kicks off in September!
No games yesterday! College hoops is completely off for the summer. Players are working out, transferring in the portal, and getting ready. The new college basketball season tips off in November 2026. March Madness feels far away, but it'll be here before you know it!
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | 50 | 33 | — |
| Yankees | 48 | 38 | 5.0 |
| Blue Jays | 41 | 46 | +2.5* |
| Orioles | 40 | 48 | +4.0* |
| Red Sox | 37 | 48 | +5.5* |
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 45 | 40 | — |
| Guardians | 45 | 42 | 1.0 |
| Twins | 42 | 46 | +2.0* |
| Tigers | 38 | 49 | +5.5* |
| Royals | 35 | 52 | +8.5* |
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers | 53 | 31 | — |
| Cubs 🔥 | 49 | 38 | 5.5 |
| Cardinals | 44 | 39 | 2.5* |
| Pirates | 43 | 44 | 0.5* |
| Reds | 39 | 46 | 3.5* |
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 56 | 31 | — |
| Padres | 43 | 42 | 0.5 |
| Diamondbacks | 43 | 43 | 0.0 |
| Giants | 36 | 50 | 7.0* |
| Rockies | 34 | 53 | 9.5* |
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 50 | 34 | — |
| Phillies | 49 | 38 | 5.5 |
| Marlins | 46 | 41 | 2.5 |
| Nationals | 45 | 43 | 1.0 |
| Mets | 36 | 51 | 7.5* |
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 44 | 43 | — |
| Mariners | 44 | 43 | Tied |
| Astros | 43 | 46 | 1.5* |
| Athletics | 41 | 46 | 2.5* |
| Angels | 36 | 51 | 7.5* |
Season is over! Here's how the top teams finished:
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Thunder | 64-18 |
| Spurs | 62-20 |
| Pistons | 60-22 |
| Celtics | 56-26 |
| Nuggets | 54-28 |
| Knicks | 53-29 |
| Lakers | 53-29 |
Season wrapped! Top teams from 2025-26:
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Broncos | 14-3 |
| Patriots | 14-3 |
| Seahawks | 14-3 |
| Jaguars | 13-4 |
| Bills | 12-5 |
| Texans | 12-5 |
| Rams | 12-5 |