The morning of June 26, the Cleveland Guardians and Philadelphia Phillies were on pace for 107 wins. The New York Yankees were on pace for 104. The Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Dodgers for an even 100. Those five teams still have the top records in the game, but since then, they’ve all dealt with stretches of mediocrity.
Baltimore Orioles ’ Jackson Holliday, top, tags out Cleveland Guardians ’ Andres Gimenez, bottom, at second base during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Los Angeles Dodgers ’ Shohei Ohtani walks to the dugout after striking out against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Oakland, Calif.
Perhaps it was only a matter of time before regression arrived, but it’s been jarring to see so many teams at the top struggle. Here’s a look at the challenges they’ve faced.The Problems: Cleveland recently went on a five-game winning streak, so let’s not overstate the extent of this downturn. Still, the Guardians’ run differential of minus-22 over the last 34 games suggests some issues. They’ve averaged only 3.
Why They Can Bounce Back: Well, Philadelphia gave its bullpen a bit of an makeover, trading Seranthony Domínguez and Gregory Soto and adding Carlos Estévez and Tanner Banks. Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola remain solid at the top of the rotation.The Problems: Injuries have caught up to the pitching staff, and star catcher Adley Rutschman hit .132 in July.
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