Monday night at Yankee Stadium was supposed to be a tough road trip for the St. Louis Cardinals — but outfielder Alec Burleson had other ideas. Going 3-for-5 with THREE home runs, SIX RBI, and three runs scored, Burleson single-handedly blew the roof off the Bronx as the Cardinals cruised to a stunning 13–7 road victory over the New York Yankees.
That kind of stat line — 3 HR and 6 RBI in a single game — is the stuff of baseball legend. The Cardinals pounded out a mountain of offense, putting up 13 runs to leave the Yankees' pitching staff looking for answers. For New York, who sit at 63–50 in the tight AL East, it was a rough Monday. The Yankees are still in second place, 6.5 games back of the red-hot Tampa Bay Rays (66–46), and they simply can't afford losses like this one down the stretch.
Meanwhile, the Cardinals improved to 56–57 with the win — still half a game back of the NL Central-leading Brewers (69–43) — and showed they're not giving up on their playoff hopes just yet. Burleson's performance will be talked about for a long time in St. Louis!
Eight games on the Monday slate and the offense was absolutely flying! From the Cardinals' historic night in New York to the Cubs handling the Dodgers at Wrigley and the Rays going off in Colorado, there was no shortage of action.
| Matchup | Away | Home | Top Performer |
|---|---|---|---|
| WSH @ PHI | Nationals — 3 | Phillies — 6 ✅ | D. Hill: 1-3, HR, 4 RBI, R |
| STL @ NYY | Cardinals — 13 ✅ | Yankees — 7 | A. Burleson: 3-5, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 3 R 🔥 |
| PIT @ MIL | Pirates — 4 ✅ | Brewers — 3 | J. Ortiz: 3-4, RBI |
| SF @ TEX | Giants — 5 ✅ | Rangers — 1 | J. Lee: 3-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, SB |
| LAD @ CHC | Dodgers — 5 | Cubs — 10 ✅ | M. Busch: 2-4, HR, 3 RBI, R |
| TOR @ HOU | Blue Jays — 3 ✅ | Astros — 1 | A. Kirk: 1-4, HR, RBI, R |
| TB @ COL | Rays — 13 ✅ | Rockies — 9 | J. Caminero: 2-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R |
| SD @ ARI | Padres — 1 | D-backs — 5 ✅ | T. Tawa: 3-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R |
Quick notes: The Cubs (64–49) beat the first-place Dodgers (69–44) at Wrigley — big win for Chicago! The Pittsburgh Pirates snuck past the Brewers 4–3, keeping Milwaukee from running away with the NL Central. The Phillies (60–53) stayed hot in the NL East with a win over Washington. And the Toronto Blue Jays topped the Astros 3–1 thanks to Alejandro Kirk's solo bomb. Great day of baseball!
American League East
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rays 🔥 | 66 | 46 | — |
| Yankees | 63 | 50 | 6.5 |
| Red Sox | 60 | 51 | 4.5 |
| Orioles | 54 | 58 | — |
| Blue Jays | 53 | 60 | — |
American League Central
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 59 | 52 | — |
| Guardians | 57 | 56 | 0.5 |
| Twins | 56 | 57 | 0.5 |
| Tigers | 54 | 58 | 2.0 |
| Royals | 46 | 67 | 10.5 |
American League West
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | 58 | 56 | — |
| Rangers | 55 | 58 | 1.5 |
| Mariners | 55 | 58 | 1.5 |
| Athletics | 45 | 67 | 11.0 |
| Angels | 43 | 69 | 13.0 |
National League East
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braves 🦅 | 67 | 45 | — |
| Phillies | 60 | 53 | 3.5 |
| Marlins | 58 | 55 | 1.5 |
| Nationals | 55 | 59 | — |
| Mets | 47 | 66 | — |
National League Central
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers 🍺 | 69 | 43 | — |
| Cubs | 64 | 49 | 7.5 |
| Pirates | 57 | 57 | 0.0 |
| Cardinals | 56 | 57 | 0.5 |
| Reds | 53 | 58 | 2.5 |
National League West
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers 💙 | 69 | 44 | — |
| D-backs | 60 | 53 | 3.5 |
| Padres | 58 | 55 | 1.5 |
| Giants | 48 | 65 | — |
| Rockies | 45 | 68 | — |
No games yesterday! The 2025–26 NBA season is wrapping up — check the standings to see who's hot. The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the league at 64–18, and the San Antonio Spurs are close behind at 62–20. Playoffs hype is building! 🏆
Football is almost back! The 2026 NFL regular season hasn't kicked off yet — all 32 teams are still 0–0. Training camps are in full swing right now. Preseason games are just around the corner. Get ready for some FOOTBALL! 🏈
No college hoops right now — it's the summer! Teams are in the gym working out and recruiting new players. The 2026–27 college basketball season will tip off in November. March Madness feels far away, but it'll be here before you know it!
No international soccer data to report yesterday. The next FIFA World Cup is coming in 2030! In the meantime, club leagues like the Premier League, La Liga, and MLS keep the beautiful game going all year. Stay tuned!
Season standings — no games yesterday
| Division Leader | W–L |
|---|---|
| ⚡ Thunder (NW) | 64–18 |
| 🐴 Spurs (SW) | 62–20 |
| 🏎️ Pistons (C) | 60–22 |
| ☘️ Celtics (A) | 56–26 |
| 🦅 Nuggets (NW) | 54–28 |
| 💛 Lakers (P) | 53–29 |
OKC Thunder + Spurs are the powerhouses to beat! 👀
Atlantic
| Team | W–L |
|---|---|
| Celtics | 56–26 |
| Knicks | 53–29 |
| Raptors | 46–36 |
| 76ers | 45–37 |
| Nets | 20–62 |
Central
| Team | W–L |
|---|---|
| Pistons 🏆 | 60–22 |
| Cavaliers | 52–30 |
| Bucks | 32–50 |
| Bulls | 31–51 |
| Pacers | 19–63 |
Southeast
| Team | W–L |
|---|---|
| Hawks | 46–36 |
| Magic | 45–37 |
| Hornets | 44–38 |
| Heat | 43–39 |
| Wizards | 17–65 |
Northwest
| Team | W–L |
|---|---|
| Thunder ⚡ | 64–18 |
| Nuggets | 54–28 |
| Timberwolves | 49–33 |
| Trail Blazers | 42–40 |
| Jazz | 22–60 |
Pacific
| Team | W–L |
|---|---|
| Lakers | 53–29 |
| Suns | 45–37 |
| Clippers | 42–40 |
| Warriors | 37–45 |
| Kings | 22–60 |
Southwest
| Team | W–L |
|---|---|
| Spurs 🤠 | 62–20 |
| Rockets | 52–30 |
| Pelicans | 26–56 |
| Mavericks | 26–56 |
| Grizzlies | 25–57 |
Both the Cardinals AND the Rays scored exactly 13 runs on Monday — what are the odds?! Two 13-run explosions on the same night is wild. Baseball is the best. 🎉