Shohei Ohtani put on an absolute clinic in Denver on Monday night! The Dodgers superstar went 4-for-5 with 2 home runs, 3 RBI, and scored 4 runs as Los Angeles cruised past the Rockies 11–5. Coors Field is already known for being a hitter-friendly ballpark, but Ohtani doesn't need any help — he was just flat-out incredible.
With the win, the Dodgers improved to 75–51 on the season, keeping their firm grip on first place in the NL West — 12 games ahead of the Padres (67–59). Los Angeles is looking like a real World Series threat. Meanwhile, Colorado fell to a rough 50–75, the second-worst record in the NL West. Not a great night to be a Rockies fan!
Monday was a BIG day in baseball all around — 11 MLB games were played, including a doubleheader in Cincinnati, two extra-inning thrillers, and a battle of Chicago that went 10 frames. Keep reading for all the juicy details below!
What a Monday in baseball! Eleven games, two of which went to extra innings, and star performances everywhere you looked. Let's check every score:
| Matchup | Score | Note | Top Performer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals @ Reds | STL 2, CIN 1 | DH – Game 1 | D. Myers: 2-4, HR, RBI, R |
| Orioles @ Rays | BAL 6, TB 7 | Final | C. Encarnacion-Strand: 3-5, HR, 4 RBI |
| Marlins @ Phillies | MIA 5, PHI 6 | Final | B. Navarreto: 2-4, HR, RBI |
| Cardinals @ Reds | STL 5, CIN 6 | DH – Game 2 (10 inn.) | E. Suarez: 3-3, 2B, RBI, R |
| Tigers @ Pirates | DET 8, PIT 5 | Final | K. McGonigle: 2-6, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R |
| Diamondbacks @ Red Sox | ARI 1, BOS 11 | Final | C. Rafaela: 3-5, 3 doubles, 2 R |
| Padres @ Mets | SD 1, NYM 2 | Final | J. Cronenworth: 2-3, BB |
| Athletics @ Royals | ATH 5, KC 9 | Final | B. Witt Jr.: 3-4, HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, SB |
| Braves @ Twins | ATL 2, MIN 4 | Final | J. Bell: 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R |
| White Sox @ Cubs | CHW 5, CHC 7 | Final (10 inn.) | P. Crow-Armstrong: 4-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI, SB |
| Dodgers @ Rockies | LAD 11, COL 5 | Final ⭐ Top Game | S. Ohtani: 4-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 4 R |
Extra-Inning Drama Alert! 🚨 Two games needed extra innings on Monday. The Cubs outlasted the White Sox in a cross-town battle, 7–5 in 10 innings — Pete Crow-Armstrong was the hero going 4-for-5 with 2 home runs AND a stolen base! In Cincinnati, the Cardinals and Reds split their doubleheader — St. Louis won Game 1 (2–1), but Cincinnati came back to win Game 2 (6–5) in 10 innings, with Eugenio Suarez going 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI. The Reds split the day, the Cardinals split the day. That's baseball, baby!
LaLiga is back! Spain's top soccer league kicked off some early-season action on Monday. Elche and Deportivo played to a 1–1 draw — nobody won, nobody lost. It was a tight, exciting match to open things up. Keep an eye on LaLiga as the season heats up — some of the world's best players compete here every week!
| Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Elche @ Deportivo | ELC 1 — DEP 1 | Draw (FT) |
The 2025–26 NBA season is OVER — the playoffs crowned a champion earlier this summer! Right now teams are in the offseason, making trades and signing free agents. Training camps typically open in late September, and the new season tips off in October. Check those standings for a preview of last season's final records — the Thunder (64–18) and Spurs (62–20) were the class of the league!
Football is almost back, Jacob! The NFL preseason is underway — teams are playing warm-up games to figure out their rosters. No preseason games were played Monday, but the standings show some early 1-0 and 0-1 records from preseason Week 1 action. The real regular season kicks off in September. Get ready for some FOOTBALL! 🏈
College hoops is snoozing for the summer! The 2025–26 season doesn't tip off until November, and March Madness feels like a lifetime away. But coaches are busy recruiting, and players are working out. Who will cut down the nets in 2027? We'll find out soon enough!
| Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Rays | 75-49 | — |
| Yankees | 69-55 | 7.0 |
| Red Sox | 67-58 | 9.5 |
| Orioles | 61-64 | 15.5 |
| Blue Jays | 61-65 | 16.0 |
| Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 65-59 | — |
| Tigers | 61-64 | 4.5 |
| Twins | 61-65 | 5.0 |
| Guardians | 60-65 | 5.5 |
| Royals | 52-74 | 14.0 |
| Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Astros | 63-62 | — |
| Rangers | 61-64 | 2.0 |
| Mariners | 59-66 | 4.0 |
| Athletics | 49-76 | 14.0 |
| Angels | 49-76 | 14.0 |
| Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Braves | 74-51 | — |
| Phillies | 68-58 | 6.5 |
| Marlins | 64-62 | 10.5 |
| Nationals | 60-66 | 15.0 |
| Mets | 57-69 | 18.0 |
| Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brewers | 77-48 | — |
| Cubs | 73-53 | 4.5 |
| Cardinals | 64-62 | 13.5 |
| Pirates | 61-66 | 17.0 |
| Reds | 60-65 | 17.0 |
| Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 75-51 | — |
| Padres | 67-59 | 8.0 |
| Diamondbacks | 66-60 | 9.0 |
| Giants | 51-73 | 24.0 |
| Rockies | 50-75 | 25.5 |
Season over — check out who dominated! 🏆
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| ⚡ Thunder | 64-18 |
| 🌹 Spurs | 62-20 |
| 🔩 Pistons | 60-22 |
| ☘️ Celtics | 56-26 |
| 🎺 Nuggets | 54-28 |
Early preseason records — real season coming in Sept!
| Division | Leaders | Rec |
|---|---|---|
| AFC East | Bills | 1-0 |
| AFC North | 3-way tie | 1-0 |
| AFC South | Jaguars/Titans | 1-0 |
| AFC West | Chargers/Broncos | 1-0 |
| NFC East | Cowboys/Commanders | 1-0 |
| NFC North | Vikings/Bears | 1-0 |
| NFC South | Buccaneers | 1-0 |
| NFC West | Rams | 1-0 |