Monday night's MLB slate was absolutely loaded, and two games stood out above the rest. The Tampa Bay Rays put on a major offensive showcase in Oakland, pounding the Athletics 10–6 to stay a whopping 13 games ahead in the AL East. Yandy Díaz was the big star for Tampa Bay, going 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, two RBI, and two runs scored. That's the kind of night that reminds everyone why the Rays are the class of the American League right now!
Meanwhile, over in Atlanta, Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets pulled off a big 8–5 road win over the NL East-leading Braves. Lindor was absolutely on fire — he went 3-for-5 with a homer, a double, an RBI, and three runs scored. The Mets are still chasing the pack at 53–67, but wins like this show they aren't rolling over for anybody. The Braves stay on top of the NL East at 71–48, but you could tell Atlanta fans were not happy about this one!
Monday also gave us two extra-inning thrillers. The Houston Astros outlasted the San Francisco Giants 6–3 in 10 innings, with C. Smith going 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to seal the deal. Over in Anaheim, the Texas Rangers beat the Angels 4–1 in 10, with the legendary Mike Trout going 1-for-2 with a homer, an RBI, a run, and three walks — even when his team loses, Trout makes it worth watching. Ten MLB games, ten finished scores — it was a GREAT Monday for baseball!
All ten games are in the books! Check out every score from Monday's full slate below, with the winning team highlighted in green.
| Matchup | Away | Home | Final | Top Performer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS @ TOR | Red Sox — 1 | Blue Jays — 2 ✓ | Final | C. McAdoo: 1-2, HR, RBI, R, BB |
| NYM @ ATL | Mets — 8 ✓ | Braves — 5 | Final | F. Lindor: 3-5, HR, 2B, RBI, 3 R |
| BAL @ MIN | Orioles — 5 | Twins — 9 ✓ | Final | D. Kremer: 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 7 K |
| PHI @ STL | Phillies — 6 ✓ | Cardinals — 5 | Final | A. Burleson: 2-4, 2B, 3 RBI |
| TEX @ LAA | Rangers — 4 ✓ | Angels — 1 | Final/10 | M. Trout: 1-2, HR, RBI, 3 BB |
| COL @ ARI | Rockies — 0 | D-backs — 9 ✓ | Final | N. Arenado: 2-4, HR, 4 RBI, SB |
| MIL @ SD | Brewers — 2 | Padres — 3 ✓ | Final | T. France: 2-3, HR, RBI, 2 R |
| TB @ ATH | Rays — 10 ✓ | Athletics — 6 | Final | Y. Díaz: 3-4, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R |
| HOU @ SF | Astros — 6 ✓ | Giants — 3 | Final/10 | C. Smith: 3-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R |
| KC @ LAD | Royals — 5 | Dodgers — 6 ✓ | Final | J. Caglianone: 2-4, HR, 3 RBI |
🥊 Tight One in San Diego: The Padres edged the Brewers 3–2 in a pitchers' duel. Ty France came up big going 2-for-3 with a homer and two runs scored. The Brewers (74–45) still have the biggest lead in all of baseball — 14.5 games up in the NL Central — but San Diego (63–57) is creeping up the NL West standings with this gritty win.
💪 Arenado Destroys the Rockies: Nolan Arenado made his old team pay in a big way! Playing for Arizona now, Arenado went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, a run scored, AND a stolen base as the Diamondbacks shut out Colorado 9–0. That's a complete performance, and it pushes Arizona to 64–56, right on the Dodgers' heels in the NL West.
🎳 Dominant on the Mound in Minnesota: Dean Kremer turned in one of the best pitching lines of the day for the Twins, going 7.0 innings, allowing just 1 earned run, scattering hits, and striking out 7 Orioles. Minnesota won 9–5, moving to 59–61 on the year. The Twins are just one game behind the Tigers in the very tight AL Central!
🏟️ Dodgers Hold On in L.A.: It was a nail-biter at Dodger Stadium! Kansas City's Royals pushed Los Angeles all the way, but the Dodgers escaped with a 6–5 win thanks to Jac Caglianone going 2-for-4 with a homer and 3 RBI. The Dodgers (71–48) remain tied with the Braves for the best record in the NL.
The 2025–26 NBA season is all wrapped up! No games yesterday. Teams are in the offseason — scouting, drafting, and making trades. Keep your eyes peeled for big free agency news. The 2026–27 season tips off in October!
The NFL preseason is almost here! Training camps are in full swing across the league. The Panthers are the only team showing a 1–0 record (from a preseason result), while the Cardinals sit at 0–1. The regular season kicks off in September — get hyped!
College basketball is in its summer break. Players are working out, transfers are settling into new schools, and coaches are hitting the recruiting trail hard. Tip-off for the 2026–27 season comes in November. March Madness will be here before you know it!
No soccer data yesterday! The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America wrapped up its group stage excitement. Keep watching for knockout round updates as the tournament heats up. This is the biggest sporting event on the planet — don't miss it!
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | 72 | 46 | — |
| Yankees | 66 | 52 | 6.0 |
| Red Sox | 64 | 54 | 8.0 |
| Orioles | 57 | 62 | 15.5 |
| Blue Jays | 57 | 63 | 16.0 |
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 61 | 56 | — |
| Tigers | 58 | 60 | 3.5 |
| Guardians | 58 | 61 | 4.0 |
| Twins | 59 | 61 | 3.5 |
| Royals | 49 | 71 | 14.5 |
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | 61 | 59 | — |
| Rangers | 60 | 59 | 0.5 |
| Mariners | 56 | 63 | 4.5 |
| Athletics | 47 | 72 | 13.5 |
| Angels | 45 | 74 | 15.5 |
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 71 | 48 | — |
| Phillies | 64 | 56 | 7.5 |
| Marlins | 60 | 59 | 11.0 |
| Nationals | 59 | 61 | 12.5 |
| Mets | 53 | 67 | 18.5 |
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers | 74 | 45 | — |
| Cubs | 69 | 50 | 5.0 |
| Cardinals | 59 | 60 | 15.0 |
| Pirates | 58 | 62 | 16.5 |
| Reds | 56 | 61 | 16.5 |
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 71 | 48 | — |
| D-backs | 64 | 56 | 7.5 |
| Padres | 63 | 57 | 8.5 |
| Giants | 49 | 70 | 22.5 |
| Rockies | 46 | 73 | 25.5 |
Final standings from the 2025–26 season:
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| ⚡ Thunder | 64-18 |
| 🔧 Spurs | 62-20 |
| 🏎️ Pistons | 60-22 |
| ☘️ Celtics | 56-26 |
| ⛏️ Nuggets | 54-28 |
Oklahoma City's Thunder had the best record in the entire NBA this season! 🔥
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