With the close of May and Memorial Day’s arrival comes the unofficial start of summer. That means the 2021 season has stretched its legs and is running at full speed. Just this past week, we saw the American League MVP favorite miss a pitching start because of traffic; a defensive lapse in Pittsburgh that took on operatic levels of dysfunction; and the two millionth run to cross home plate in MLB history. Imagine how much quicker we might have reached that milestone if not for all these darn no-hitters.
As we welcome the start of June, there’s been a shift in the pecking order up top, as teams in the top 10 jockey for position.