Braves pitching woes hit hard as Martín Pérez goes on IL with a bruised forearm after being hit by a line drive, while Carlos Carrasco is DFA’d after a rough outing — making room for JR Ritchie and Owen Murphy (who could debut) to step in. Offensively, José Azócar returns, and Eli White takes paternity leave. Meanwhile, the Mets add Matt Seelinger from Detroit to bolster their bullpen as teams scramble to fill gaps.

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Cade Cavalli’s suspension for the benches-clearing incident with the Red Sox has been reduced from seven to five games, clearing the way for him to pitch in the Nationals’ crucial game against the Yankees before the All-Star break — and just in time to build on his career-best performance against Boston.

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The Cubs had a wild week—smashing the Padres 23-3, then getting crushed 17-1 by the Cardinals. After a hot start with two 10-game winning streaks and a 15-game cushion over .500, they hit a slump, then bounced back to 10 games over .500 but still six behind the Brewers. Dansby Swanson lit up with 3 homers and 8 RBIs, while Padres catcher Rodolfo Duran pitched the last two innings and gave up 8 runs. On Friday, David Peterson surrendered 10 earned runs in under four innings. Despite Alex Bregman’s quiet season, the Cubs’ offense is strong, led by Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 19 homers, 23 steals, and .910 OPS. They’re also leading the majors with 10 walk-off wins—though they’ve also lost two big ones this week.

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Baseball’s disciplinary hammer swung hard after the Nationals-Red Sox brawl, with four players suspended—Cade Cavalli (7 games), Miles Mikolas (5), Willson Contreras (7, bumped for Instagram post), and Nate Eaton (3)—all appealing, as the league enforces zero-tolerance for on-field chaos and off-field social media during games. Cavalli, who pitched brilliantly despite the incident, still faced punishment for his fiery start, while Contreras’s longer ban stemmed from breaking league rules by responding to fans mid-game. The controversy also reignited debate over Cavalli’s use of the word “boy,” which he denies was racially charged but regrets how it was perceived. Meanwhile, the Red Sox are reshaping their roster, optioning Mickey Gasper and Eaton to minor league camp and reassigning Matt Thaiss, as they prepare for the season with players like Connor Wong and Isiah Kiner-Falefa stepping into key roles. It’s a season of constant adjustments—balancing talent, discipline, and the ever-present need to keep the game fair and orderly.

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Ranger Suarez’s All-Star dreams are in jeopardy after a brutal groin injury forced him off the mound during Sunday’s game, leaving fans and teammates concerned as he faces potential time on the injured list and a possible roster spot for Sonny Gray.

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The Phillies suffered a brutal 15-1 loss in a weirdly delayed series against the Royals, marking their first series defeat in nearly a month. Cristopher Sanchez, once a Cy Young frontrunner with a 2.00 ERA, had his worst game ever—giving up nine runs and 12 hits, including three homers. His season ERA jumped to 2.62, dented by a May streak of perfection. But hope remains: Sanchez gets a chance to bounce back this weekend in Detroit.

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Arizona Diamondbacks face a pivotal four-game series against the San Diego Padres, where victory secures second place in the NL West and reshapes playoff hopes. With a lineup featuring Ketel Marte, Corbin Carroll, and a hot Lourdes Gurriel Jr., the D-backs aim to set the tone—but their offense has struggled this season. Veteran James McCann is sidelined, leaving Gabriel Moreno behind the plate despite injury concerns. Facing a Padres pitching staff that’s still formidable, Arizona must deliver clutch performances to make a statement and climb back into the playoff race.

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Arizona Diamondbacks bring back veteran catcher James McCann from the injured list, hoping his leadership and pitching-catcher chemistry can revive Zac Gallen’s struggling season. Though McCann’s bat hasn’t been hot this year, his clubhouse presence and ability to mentor younger players make him invaluable. His return also opens up opportunities for Gabriel Moreno to stay healthy as a DH. With just three rehab games and zero hits, McCann’s post-layoff performance will be closely watched — but his impact may be felt more behind the plate than at it.

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