Batting Around: Predicting the next five years of MLB, from best player and team to most significant change

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler hit a home run in the ninth inning of a 5-1 victory over the Astros, but A's announcer Chris Caray mistakenly called it a foul ball before correcting himself. Caray later explained he lost sight of the ball in the lights and apologized for the error, acknowledging it was unfair to Butler and fans. Want More Context? 🔎

The Mets edged past the Giants 2-1, extending their winning streak to six games and maintaining a half-game lead in the NL East. David Peterson excelled on the mound, allowing one run over six innings, while Mark Vientos's two-run double in the sixth gave New York the lead, supported by strong defense from Pete Alonso. Want More Context? 🔎

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hit his 40th home run of the season against the Los Angeles Angels, leading the major leagues and making history as the first player to reach this milestone before the end of July. This achievement also marks him as the first catcher and switch-hitter in baseball history to accomplish this feat. Want More Context? 🔎