History in Queens as Pete Alonso Belts Home Run No. 300 at Citi Field!

The Brewers are the best team in baseball, better than the Dodgers and Braves, with a superior ace and a manager who has succeeded.

The Brewers lack home run presence and have a poor playoff record, so past performance indicates they are not the favorites.

Mets fans love Alonso and are frustrated because the team spent money elsewhere without results, leaving them in last place.

Fans showed appreciation for a player who didn't have to leave, and players would have felt similarly.

The Chargers' poor performance and difficult upcoming schedule make the Raiders game close to a must-win.

It's too early for doomsday talk, as 20% of teams that start 0-1 still make the playoffs.

Steve Cohen will not fire David Stearns but will seek an experienced manager like David Ross or Carlos Beltran.

The Guardians' rise to first place reflects the American League's current state, with Cleveland improving steadily to become the number two seed.

The Brewers have significantly more pitching depth this year, with deGrom and May, making them better prepared for the postseason.

The Yankees view Judge's injury as precautionary and expect him back soon, with enough time to regain his timing before the playoffs.

Alvarez could lose the AL MVP because he lost the Triple Crown lead, Houston is .500, and the race is now between him and Caminero.

Pete Crow-Armstrong will win the National League MVP regardless of the Cubs' performance.

The Tkachuk brothers reuniting adds major firepower, and Brad Marchand's early absence won't matter by playoff time.

Dave Winfield was a uniquely multi-sport athlete drafted by baseball, basketball, and football teams, and achieved his 3,000th hit in his hometown.

Winfield was a smart, funny, and engaging great athlete, as recalled from a personal meeting.

While bat flips can be fabulous, taking two or three minutes to round the bases is excessive and draws old-school disapproval.

The tell might be significant because Oklahoma State improved from a 1-11 record and a 69-3 loss to Oregon to beating them.

The dramatic improvement in De La Cruz's average against lefties deserves credit for both the hitting coach and the player.

The Falcons' quarterback situation is uncertain with multiple options potentially unavailable, creating a significant problem.

Ruling out Darnold is a big deal, but the Seahawks should still watch out for the Cardinals in Arizona.