The Philadelphia Phillies didn’t dominate their opening homestand — but they may have revealed something more important. Justin Crawford went 7-for-17 (.412) in his first week in the majors. | Bill Streicher-Imagn Image A 3-3 record doesn’t jump off the page. It reflects inconsistency, missed opportunities, and a team still searching for rhythm. But underneath that uneven start, there were clear signs that this roster ... Read more
Hot Start, Cold Respect: Astros Surge Isn’t Moving the Needle — Yet .DD
The Houston Astros are doing everything right to start 2026. Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) is congratulated by Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) after hitting a three-run home run to left field against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Daikin Park. | Erik Williams-Imagn Images They’re winning games. They’re piling up runs. They’re dominating statistically across the board. ... Read more
Astros Are Dominating Early — So Why Are They Still Being Overlooked? .DD
The Houston Astros are doing everything right to start 2026. Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) is congratulated by Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) after hitting a three-run home run to left field against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Daikin Park. | Erik Williams-Imagn Images They’re winning games. They’re piling up runs. They’re dominating statistically across the board. ... Read more
Early Returns Turning Heads in Toronto — Did the Blue Jays Already Replace Bichette’s Production? .DD
The Toronto Blue Jays’ start to the 2026 season has been anything but straightforward. Nov 1, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A detailed view of a Toronto Blue Jays hat in the sixth inning for game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. | Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Image Moments of dominance have been followed by puzzling setbacks, leaving the team searching for consistency just one week into the year. But amid ... Read more
Blue Jays Took a Risk Letting Bichette Walk — Now One New Star Is Changing the Narrative .DD
The Toronto Blue Jays’ start to the 2026 season has been anything but straightforward. Nov 1, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A detailed view of a Toronto Blue Jays hat in the sixth inning for game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. | Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Image Moments of dominance have been followed by puzzling setbacks, leaving the team searching for consistency just one week into the year. But amid ... Read more