Mets add bullpen depth with Zuñiga call-up
The Mets are rolling the dice on reliever Guillermo Zuñiga, promoting the right-hander from Triple-A after signing him to a minor-league deal in May. Zuñiga last saw MLB action in 2024—now he’s back in the show, and the Mets are hoping he can shore up a shaky bullpen. With the trade deadline looming, every arm counts.
Fog turns Cardinals game into a white-knuckle affair
JJ Wetherholt’s postgame quote says it all: “At first it was kinda cool, and then I was like bro, I’m kinda scared.” The Cardinals’ rookie was describing the fog that turned a playoff-chasing matchup into a visibility nightmare. Playing through that mess? That’s either grit or desperation—or both. St. Louis is still hanging in the NL race, but Mother Nature isn’t making it easy.
Quick hits
- Bregman hits decade milestone: Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman notched 10 years of MLB service time, calling it a “dream reality.” The guy’s got a World Series ring and a fat contract—hard to argue with that math.
- Marmol talks Leahy, Walker hype: Cardinals skipper Oli Marmol broke down Kyle Leahy’s season and the clubhouse buzz when Jordan Walker made the All-Star team. Walker’s a stud, but Leahy’s been a quiet workhorse.
- Counsell on Imanaga’s rollercoaster: Cubs manager Craig Counsell talked up Shota Imanaga’s resilience after another up-and-down start. The guy’s got stuff, but consistency’s been the bugaboo.
- Rosenthal’s bow tie tribute: Ken’s 4th of July accessory spotlighted Purple Heart Homes, a vet housing charity. Classy move, but let’s be real—we’re here for the baseball drama.