
MLB’s 2026 Hitting Slump Defies Expectations as Pitching Dominates
The 2026 season has produced the lowest league batting average since 1968, a downturn that persists despite extensive rule modifications and a new wave of high‑velocity pitching.
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The 2026 season has produced the lowest league batting average since 1968, a downturn that persists despite extensive rule modifications and a new wave of high‑velocity pitching.

A look at the recent spike in stolen‑base activity, spotlighting key performers and the defensive lapses that are reshaping fantasy baseball strategy.

Baseball Savant’s Fielding Run Value crowns Dansby Swanson as the decade’s best defensive shortstop, a feat built on vision, timing and meticulous preparation rather than pure speed or arm strength.

A look at recent performances, including the challenges faced by Trevor Rogers and Tatsuya Imai and the emerging prospects making noise in the fantasy market.

From Cal Raleigh's 36‑at‑bat slump to the Seattle Mariners' five‑game sweep of the Astros, the latest round of games delivered drama, record‑setting feats and unexpected results across the majors.