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Key takeaways
- Not to mention, we saw some astounding numbers put up by individual players -- have a month, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Schwarber!
- Castillo: The Phillies entered June with a 30-29 record and 9½ games behind the thriving Braves in the National League East, just over a month removed from manager Rob Thomson getting fired.
- Kyle Schwarber was the first major leaguer to 30 home runs this season.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
The Miami Marlins hold the best record in June, making them one of the month's biggest winners. AP Photo/Marta Lavandier ESPNMultiple Authors Jul 1, 2026, 07:00 AM ETEmail Print Open Extended Reactions Just because a team is hot one month doesn't mean that will be the case the next, and that's certainly what we saw across Major League Baseball during the month of June.
There were some big winners and losers last month -- the Philadelphia Phillies reclaimed their powerhouse status as the Miami Marlins played their way into playoff contention, while the New York Mets continued their early-season spiral and the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees saw a dip in offensive production. Not to mention, we saw some astounding numbers put up by individual players -- have a month, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Schwarber!
And, with baseball entering a month jam-packed with the draft, Home Run Derby, All-Star Game and impending trade deadline, what we saw over the past four weeks has helped shape some of the storylines (and matchups) to keep an eye on as the calendar flips to July.