The New York Yankees came to Tampa Bay and absolutely destroyed the Rays on Thursday night, winning 12–4 in a game that was never really close. The star of the show was B. Rice, who had one of the most jaw-dropping stat lines of the entire MLB season so far: 2-for-4 at the plate, two home runs, five RBI, three runs scored, a walk, and a strikeout. That kind of production is the stuff of video game numbers, and the Rays had no answer for it.
The win moves the Yankees to 51–42 on the season, keeping them 4.5 games back of the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays (54–37) — though ironically, this loss doesn't help the Rays hold onto that division lead. Meanwhile, the Yankees now have real momentum heading into the second half of the season, and Rice looks like one of the hottest hitters in the American League right now.
It wasn't just Rice either — the Yankees put up 12 runs total, meaning the whole lineup was cooking. The Rays are still in first place in the AL East, but after getting torched like this at home, they'll want to bounce back fast. Keep an eye on this rivalry for the rest of the summer, Jacob — it's going to be 🔥.
Thursday was an absolutely PACKED day in Major League Baseball with 13 games on the schedule. Pitchers and hitters both put on a show. The Yankees blew out the Rays, the Brewers kept rolling in the NL Central, and Jesús Luzardo nearly threw a complete-game shutout for the Phillies. Here's the full rundown:
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Top Performer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves ✅ | 10 | Pirates | 5 | J. Mangum: 4-5, HR, 2B, 3 RBI, R, SB |
| Royals | 3 | Mets ✅ | 7 | T. Taylor: 2-3, HR, 2B, RBI, R |
| Yankees ✅ | 12 | Rays | 4 | B. Rice: 2-4, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 3 R, BB, K |
| Cubs | 2 | Orioles ✅ | 3 | S. Suzuki: 3-4, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, R, SB |
| Guardians ✅ | 5 | Twins | 2 | G. Williams: 7.0 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 11 K, BB |
| Red Sox ✅ | 2 | White Sox | 1 | C. Durbin: 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, R |
| Athletics | 1 | Tigers ✅ | 4 | F. Valdez: 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 9 K, 0 BB |
| Mariners | 4 | Marlins ✅ | 8 | G. Conine: 3-4, HR, 2B, RBI, 2 R |
| Phillies ✅ | 1 | Reds | 0 | J. Luzardo: 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 11 K, 2 BB |
| Brewers ✅ | 8 | Cardinals | 4 | J. Bauers: 2-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB, 2 K |
| Angels | 6 | Rangers ✅ | 7 | N. Schanuel: 4-4, 2 2B, 2 RBI, R, BB |
| Diamondbacks ✅ | 3 | Padres | 1 | M. Kelly: 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 6 K, 3 BB |
| Rockies | 2 | Giants ✅ | 8 | C. Schmitt: 2-4, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB, K |
Quick Hits 🔍: Jesús Luzardo was absolutely filthy for Philadelphia — 7 innings, ZERO earned runs, only 2 hits allowed, and 11 strikeouts! That's the kind of line that wins Cy Young trophies. Meanwhile, G. Williams also had 11 punchouts for Cleveland, so pitchers were in total control on Thursday. The Brewers (59–34) continue to lead the NL Central by a comfortable 12.5 games — they are for real this season! The Phillies (1–0 win over Cincy) and Marlins (52–42) are both tied for second in the NL East behind the Braves.
The World Cup delivered one massive game on Thursday as France took on Morocco in a highly anticipated knockout-stage showdown. Les Bleus — that's the nickname for the French national team — came out firing and never let up, winning 2–0 to advance. Morocco, who have been one of the most exciting teams in the tournament, put up a brave fight but couldn't find the back of the net against France's rock-solid defense. France continues to look like one of the strongest teams left in the competition — could they be headed all the way to the World Cup Final?!
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 0 | France ✅ | 2 | France advances! 🇫🇷 |
The 2025–26 NBA season is all wrapped up! The playoffs have crowned a champion. Right now teams are in the thick of free agency and the offseason — rosters are being reshuffled, trades are being discussed, and players are hitting the gym to prepare for 2026–27. The Thunder (64–18) and Spurs (62–20) had monster regular seasons. Keep watching for big free agent signings this summer! Training camp typically opens in late September. 🏋️
The NFL regular season is over and the Super Bowl has been played — the standings you see here are from the completed 2025–26 season. Right now it's all about OTAs (voluntary team practices), minicamps, and player workouts. Teams are building their rosters through free agency and the draft already happened in the spring. The Broncos (14–3) and Patriots (14–3) had great regular seasons. NFL Training Camp kicks off in late July — almost time! 🏈
March Madness is a distant memory now! College basketball season doesn't tip off again until November 2026. Right now, players are practicing, teams are finalizing rosters, and Transfer Portal drama is still happening as players switch schools. It's a great time to check out summer league hoops or just rest up before the big season! 📚
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rays 🥇 | 54 | 37 | — |
| Yankees | 51 | 42 | 4.5 |
| Blue Jays | 44 | 49 | -2.5 |
| Red Sox | 43 | 48 | -2.5 |
| Orioles | 43 | 51 | -4.0 |
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians 🥇 | 48 | 46 | — |
| White Sox | 47 | 45 | 1.0 |
| Twins | 46 | 48 | -1.0 |
| Tigers | 43 | 50 | -3.5 |
| Royals | 38 | 56 | -9.0 |
Super close race at the top! Only 1 game separates the top 2!
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers 🥇 | 47 | 46 | — |
| Mariners | 47 | 47 | 0.0 |
| Astros | 46 | 49 | -1.5 |
| Athletics | 41 | 52 | -5.5 |
| Angels | 37 | 57 | -10.0 |
Rangers lead by just 0.5 games — super tight at the top!
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braves 🥇 | 54 | 38 | — |
| Phillies | 52 | 42 | 5.0 |
| Marlins | 52 | 42 | 5.0 |
| Nationals | 48 | 46 | 1.0 |
| Mets | 40 | 54 | -7.0 |
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers 🥇 | 59 | 34 | — |
| Cubs | 52 | 41 | 5.5 |
| Cardinals | 48 | 44 | 2.0 |
| Pirates | 47 | 47 | 0.0 |
| Reds | 42 | 50 | -4.0 |
Milwaukee is running away with it! 🏃
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers 🥇 | 61 | 33 | — |
| Diamondbacks | 46 | 47 | -0.5 |
| Padres | 46 | 47 | -0.5 |
| Giants | 39 | 54 | -7.5 |
| Rockies | 38 | 57 | -9.5 |
LA is dominating — 14 games clear! 👀
| Team | W-L | Div. |
|---|---|---|
| Thunder ⚡ | 64-18 | NW |
| Spurs | 62-20 | SW |
| Pistons | 60-22 | C |
| Celtics | 56-26 | ATL |
| Nuggets | 54-28 | NW |
| Knicks | 53-29 | ATL |
| Lakers | 53-29 | PAC |
OKC Thunder had an absolutely incredible season! ⚡