The Worst (and Best) MLB Organizations according to players
The Mayday Catch Up - July 3, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We have a new podcast schedule! I will be releasing episodes most Fridays and Mondays. The next episode will be out on Monday, where I will be joined my executive producer David Korn to break down the weekend’s action and react to the All-Star rosters.
Mayday! is no longer live. Make sure to check out the More Mayday Youtube channel for pre-recorded versions of all of the segments you know and love!
I developed something new… Percentile! Can you guess the player based on the advanced metrics provided in this Wordle-style game? Try it out here!
New merch is live! Fan of the new ABS system? You’ll love the new “Nope” merch!
WHAT TO WATCH FOR THIS WEEKEND
The American League and National League All-Star rosters will be announced on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on FOX.
Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to start tonight against Michael King and the Padres. Dave Roberts is also planning on sticking with Dalton Rushing behind the plate, who got crossed up with Ohtani during his last start and had other miscommunications.
The Yankees have lost seven straight. They’ll turn to Gerrit Cole tonight against the Twins to try and end their losing streak.
The Cubs are crushing the ball and are hottest team in baseball. They’ve won nine of their last 10 and are looking to keep it up their rivals, the Cardinals, this weekend.
NEW STUFF
🎧 LISTEN 🎧
Mayday! the Podcast
My biggest surprises and disappointments from the first half
Munetaka Murakami, Kyle Harrison and JJ Bleday impressing
Top free agents, Padres offense and Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander struggling
And more!
Listen to all the new episodes here!
Rates & Barrells
Brent Rooker out for the season
Breaking down Tatsuya Imai and Jake Bennett
How pitcher succeed without top velocity
And more!
Listen to all the new episodes here!
📺 WATCH 📺
The players were asked which organizations were the worst, and best, and they did not disappoint. Let’s jump right into it! (31 mins)
These are 10 trades that I know, for a fact, will happen no matter what. I guarantee it. So, let's go predict the future... (18 mins)
We're back at the half way point of the season, so here are my biggest surprises & disappointments of the season so far. Let's get into it... (21 mins)
The Red Sox sweep the Yankees at home. The Phillies are right behind the Braves. The Rays retake first place. And… the Mets fire their manager. WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?! Lets get into it... (19 mins)
📝READ📝
My writer, Henry Neiman, shared some stats about how underwhelming this Mariners season has been.
Vitamin SEA: Not Quite My Tempo
Every time I try to say nice things about the 2026 Mariners, they go and prove me wrong again.
STAT OF THE WEEK - Attack Angle
Attack angle measures the vertical direction that the sweet spot of the bat is traveling at the moment it hits the baseball.
Statcast’s attack angle metric is reported at the point of contact specifically (or the point where the bat and ball cross paths, in the case of a swing-and-miss). It measures the angle the bat is moving relative to the ground.
A higher attack angle, assuming the bat makes square contact with the baseball, is more likely to result in a fly ball. A lower or negative attack angle would be more likely to produce a ground ball.
The MLB average attack angle is about 10°. On a seasonal level, Major League hitters will range from average attack angles of around 0° to 20°.
Hitters with high attack angles include Max Muncy (18° in 2024), Eugenio Suárez (18°), Cal Raleigh (17°) and Jose Altuve (16°).
Hitters with low attack angles include Brice Turang (1° in 2024) Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (3°), Steven Kwan (4°) and Jarren Duran (4°).
The ideal attack angle range for a hitter is from 5° to 20°. That is the range at which swings produce the most value for the batter. (via MLB)
More Shows to Check Out
Foul Territory: Live on YouTube - Every day at 2:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. PT
Sunday Sliders with Trevor and Dani Wexelman on MLB Network Radio, SiriusXM channel 89 and on the SiriusXM app - Sundays at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT