Francisco Lindor accomplished a unique feat with his two home runs in the Mets' 4-2 victory over the Rockies on Friday night.

The MLB standings adjusted for luck paint the New York Yankees and this surprise National League team as the best in baseball.

The Yankees slugger has gotten off to a blistering start in the first third of the MLB season, which is highlighted by a sky-high batting average. For most of the year, Judge has hit at or above the .400 mark, an incredible accomplishment for a player known for his power at the plate.

Elsewhere in the Yankees’ recovery efforts, pitcher Luis Gil is scheduled to throw a bullpen session this week – his first since suffering a lat strain. Fellow pitcher Fernando Cruz, from Puerto Rico, is currently with the team in Anaheim and is expected to throw a bullpen session during the upcoming series against the Dodgers.

With a need at third base, the New York Yankees could make a strong push to trade for Bo Bichette, who is a pending free agent.

The Los Angeles Angels fell to the New York Yankees on Monday night, making it three straight losses after an eight-game winning streak. It has been an up-and-down season for LA, with this latest skid dropping the Angels back to fourth in the AL West standings.

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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is having an MVP-caliber season, leading the American League with 19 home runs. Raleigh only uses the torpedo bat when hitting left-handed, not from the right side. His barrel rate has jumped 41.5% this season compared to 2024 — rising from 15.4% last year to 21.8% in 2025.