The Braves aim to avoid a sweep against the Rays and risk dropping the NL East lead ahead of a crucial Phillies series, as fans discuss the Martin Perez vs. Nick Martinez matchup in tonight’s game-thread.
Carlos Correa will undergo surgery on his left ankle and miss the remainder of the 2026 season for the Houston Astros, who are already dealing with a slew of injuries. The star’s past ankle concerns during free agency were well publicized, and since being traded from the Twins in 2025 he has posted a .279/.369/.418 line with 3 homers in 32 games as Houston sits near the bottom of the AL standings.
Jamie Steed offers ten bold, speculative predictions for the 2026 MLB season, spotlighting Jesus Luzardo as a top starting pitcher, Jac Caglianone's power breakout (40 homers), Brenton Doyle's rebound, Trevor McDonald in the Giants’ closer mix, Parker Messick as Cleveland’s breakout arm, Nolan Gorman’s potential 30-homer season with a better batting average, Justin Crawford’s 50 stolen bases, James Outman re-emerging as a fantasy asset, Brady House rising to a top-12 third baseman, and Eli White delivering a 20/20 season—these are bold takes meant as a fun guide, not guaranteed projections.