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2026 Fantasy Baseball Top 300: Cristopher Sánchez takes over as No. 1 SP
Here’s our rest-of-season Top 300. Expect this space to be updated every Monday. Players are ranked for 5×5 mixed leagues using a one-catcher format. I include the mixed-league disclaimer because I do reward upside, particularly past the top 200 or so.
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2026 Fantasy Baseball Top 300 overall ranks
**Updated May 25**
I added the preseason Top 300 rankings to the list this week, just as sort of a two-month progress report. To date, 54 players in the original rankings have been swapped out for newcomers.
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May 25 |
Top 300 |
Team |
Pos |
Pos Rk |
May 18 |
2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
OF |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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|
2 |
Royals |
SS |
1 |
2 |
3 |
|
|
3 |
DH |
1 |
3 |
2 |
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|
4 |
Reds |
SS |
2 |
4 |
13 |
|
|
5 |
Ronald Acuna Jr. |
Braves |
OF |
2 |
5 |
4 |
|
6 |
OF |
3 |
6 |
8 |
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|
7 |
Juan Soto |
Mets |
OF |
4 |
7 |
5 |
|
8 |
Guardians |
3B |
1 |
8 |
6 |
|
|
9 |
OF |
5 |
9 |
14 |
||
|
10 |
1B |
1 |
11 |
9 |
||
|
11 |
Kyle Tucker |
Dodgers |
OF |
6 |
12 |
10 |
|
12 |
Astros |
OF |
7 |
13 |
25 |
|
|
13 |
Nick Kurtz |
Athletics |
1B |
2 |
14 |
16 |
|
14 |
Cristopher Sanchez |
SP |
1 |
19 |
26 |
|
|
15 |
1B |
3 |
16 |
17 |
||
|
16 |
Phillies |
DH |
2 |
15 |
20 |
|
|
17 |
Pirates |
SP |
2 |
10 |
11 |
|
|
18 |
Rays |
3B |
2 |
21 |
21 |
|
|
19 |
Zach Neto |
Angels |
SS |
3 |
18 |
18 |
|
20 |
Brewers |
OF |
8 |
20 |
35 |
|
|
21 |
James Wood |
Nationals |
OF |
9 |
24 |
30 |
|
22 |
Fernando Tatis Jr. |
Padres |
2B |
1 |
17 |
15 |
|
23 |
Phillies |
1B |
4 |
22 |
38 |
|
|
24 |
Trea Turner |
Phillies |
SS |
4 |
23 |
23 |
|
25 |
Orioles |
SS |
5 |
25 |
12 |
|
|
26 |
Mariners |
SP |
3 |
26 |
22 |
|
|
27 |
Dodgers |
SP |
4 |
27 |
28 |
|
|
28 |
CJ Abrams |
Nationals |
SS |
6 |
29 |
37 |
|
29 |
Tarik Skubal |
Tigers |
SP |
5 |
40 |
7 |
|
30 |
Brewers |
2B |
2 |
28 |
56 |
|
|
31 |
Michael Harris II |
Braves |
OF |
10 |
30 |
31 |
|
32 |
Mason Miller |
Padres |
RP |
1 |
31 |
41 |
|
33 |
Ketel Marte |
Diamondbacks |
2B |
3 |
32 |
27 |
|
34 |
Sal Stewart |
Reds |
2B |
4 |
34 |
48 |
|
35 |
Freddie Freeman |
Dodgers |
1B |
5 |
33 |
36 |
|
36 |
Matt Olson |
Braves |
1B |
6 |
36 |
75 |
|
37 |
Shohei Ohtani |
Dodgers |
SP |
6 |
37 |
60 |
|
38 |
Oneil Cruz |
Pirates |
OF |
11 |
38 |
51 |
|
39 |
Bryan Woo |
Mariners |
SP |
7 |
35 |
34 |
|
40 |
Braves |
3B |
3 |
39 |
29 |
|
|
41 |
SP |
8 |
42 |
19 |
||
|
42 |
Cubs |
OF |
12 |
45 |
32 |
|
|
43 |
Yankees |
2B |
5 |
43 |
40 |
|
|
44 |
Cody Bellinger |
Yankees |
OF |
13 |
44 |
53 |
|
45 |
Braves |
SP |
9 |
46 |
58 |
|
|
46 |
Cade Smith |
Guardians |
RP |
2 |
48 |
57 |
|
47 |
Ben Rice |
Yankees |
C |
1 |
47 |
83 |
|
48 |
Mariners |
SP |
10 |
41 |
46 |
|
|
49 |
Red Sox |
RP |
3 |
52 |
61 |
|
|
50 |
Phillies |
SP |
11 |
70 |
81 |
|
|
51 |
Athletics |
C |
2 |
51 |
111 |
|
|
52 |
Jarren Duran |
Red Sox |
OF |
14 |
53 |
39 |
|
53 |
Athletics |
OF |
15 |
54 |
43 |
|
|
54 |
Brewers |
SP |
12 |
57 |
79 |
|
|
55 |
Jhoan Duran |
Phillies |
RP |
4 |
56 |
66 |
|
56 |
Rangers |
SP |
13 |
50 |
55 |
|
|
57 |
Royals |
3B |
4 |
49 |
44 |
|
|
58 |
Joe Ryan |
Twins |
SP |
14 |
71 |
67 |
|
59 |
Mike Trout |
Angels |
OF |
16 |
59 |
99 |
|
60 |
Blue Jays |
OF |
17 |
61 |
54 |
|
|
61 |
Andres Munoz |
Mariners |
RP |
5 |
62 |
77 |
|
62 |
Framber Valdez |
Tigers |
SP |
15 |
60 |
63 |
|
63 |
Dylan Cease |
Blue Jays |
SP |
16 |
55 |
69 |
|
64 |
Mets |
SP |
17 |
63 |
105 |
|
|
65 |
Padres |
3B |
5 |
58 |
45 |
|
|
66 |
Tigers |
OF |
18 |
64 |
91 |
|
|
67 |
Astros |
SS |
7 |
66 |
73 |
|
|
68 |
Athletics |
1B |
7 |
65 |
74 |
|
|
69 |
Red Sox |
OF |
19 |
69 |
49 |
|
|
70 |
Yankees |
SP |
18 |
74 |
182 |
|
|
71 |
Marlins |
SS |
8 |
73 |
96 |
|
|
72 |
Cardinals |
OF |
20 |
83 |
NR |
|
|
73 |
Seiya Suzuki |
Cubs |
OF |
21 |
68 |
88 |
|
74 |
Padres |
OF |
22 |
67 |
52 |
|
|
75 |
Gerrit Cole |
Yankees |
SP |
19 |
82 |
118 |
|
76 |
Cardinals |
C |
3 |
77 |
107 |
|
|
77 |
Cubs |
2B |
6 |
76 |
122 |
|
|
78 |
Byron Buxton |
Twins |
OF |
23 |
79 |
89 |
|
79 |
Bo Bichette |
Mets |
SS |
9 |
89 |
64 |
|
80 |
Josh Naylor |
Mariners |
1B |
8 |
78 |
78 |
|
81 |
Wyatt Langford |
Rangers |
OF |
24 |
86 |
47 |
|
82 |
Pirates |
OF |
25 |
81 |
108 |
|
|
83 |
Rangers |
SS |
10 |
75 |
76 |
|
|
84 |
Rays |
SP |
20 |
84 |
93 |
|
|
85 |
Andy Pages |
Dodgers |
OF |
26 |
80 |
139 |
|
86 |
Mets |
RP |
6 |
85 |
70 |
|
|
87 |
Marlins |
OF |
27 |
88 |
109 |
|
|
88 |
Josh Hader |
Astros |
RP |
7 |
91 |
97 |
|
89 |
Phillies |
SP |
21 |
90 |
102 |
|
|
90 |
Cole Ragans |
Royals |
SP |
22 |
99 |
72 |
|
91 |
Mets |
SS |
11 |
95 |
24 |
|
|
92 |
Giants |
1B |
9 |
92 |
87 |
|
|
93 |
Sonny Gray |
Red Sox |
SP |
23 |
93 |
85 |
|
94 |
Cal Raleigh |
Mariners |
C |
4 |
94 |
33 |
|
95 |
Chase Burns |
Reds |
SP |
24 |
97 |
154 |
|
96 |
Dodgers |
SS |
12 |
96 |
80 |
|
|
97 |
Cardinals |
1B |
10 |
98 |
112 |
|
|
98 |
Diamondbacks |
SS |
13 |
103 |
59 |
|
|
99 |
Yankees |
RP |
8 |
87 |
84 |
|
|
100 |
Logan Webb |
Giants |
SP |
25 |
108 |
68 |
|
101 |
Rangers |
OF |
28 |
104 |
106 |
|
|
102 |
Blue Jays |
SP |
26 |
107 |
142 |
|
|
103 |
Cubs |
RP |
9 |
101 |
92 |
|
|
104 |
Jo Adell |
Angels |
OF |
29 |
106 |
104 |
|
105 |
Brewers |
OF |
30 |
109 |
95 |
|
|
106 |
Yandy Diaz |
Rays |
1B |
11 |
114 |
141 |
|
107 |
Brewers |
C |
5 |
111 |
123 |
|
|
108 |
Willson Contreras |
Red Sox |
1B |
12 |
113 |
114 |
|
109 |
Daylen Lile |
Nationals |
OF |
31 |
112 |
116 |
|
110 |
Bryce Miller |
Mariners |
SP |
27 |
115 |
187 |
|
111 |
Konnor Griffin |
Pirates |
SS |
14 |
110 |
181 |
|
112 |
Rays |
SP |
28 |
118 |
160 |
|
|
113 |
Mets |
SP |
29 |
116 |
138 |
|
|
114 |
Dodgers |
OF |
32 |
127 |
113 |
|
|
115 |
Shota Imanaga |
Cubs |
SP |
30 |
100 |
149 |
|
116 |
Guardians |
SP |
31 |
120 |
229 |
|
|
117 |
3B |
6 |
119 |
177 |
||
|
118 |
Kyle Bradish |
Orioles |
SP |
32 |
122 |
90 |
|
119 |
Braves |
RP |
10 |
126 |
124 |
|
|
120 |
Cubs |
3B |
7 |
121 |
137 |
|
|
121 |
Royals |
1B |
13 |
102 |
62 |
|
|
122 |
Astros |
SP |
33 |
133 |
65 |
|
|
123 |
White Sox |
3B |
8 |
123 |
214 |
|
|
124 |
Kevin McGonigle |
Tigers |
SS |
15 |
125 |
224 |
|
125 |
Orioles |
RP |
11 |
117 |
115 |
|
|
126 |
Blue Jays |
OF |
33 |
129 |
119 |
|
|
127 |
Red Sox |
SP |
34 |
130 |
131 |
|
|
128 |
Tanner Bibee |
Guardians |
SP |
35 |
138 |
126 |
|
129 |
Astros |
1B |
14 |
137 |
265 |
|
|
130 |
Ceddanne Rafaela |
Red Sox |
2B |
7 |
131 |
120 |
|
131 |
JJ Wetherholt |
Cardinals |
SS |
16 |
136 |
173 |
|
132 |
Orioles |
2B |
8 |
143 |
158 |
|
|
133 |
Rangers |
SP |
36 |
145 |
151 |
|
|
134 |
Eury Perez |
Marlins |
SP |
37 |
124 |
98 |
|
135 |
Rays |
OF |
34 |
134 |
213 |
|
|
136 |
Trey Yesavage |
Blue Jays |
SP |
38 |
151 |
237 |
|
137 |
Cubs |
1B |
15 |
141 |
125 |
|
|
138 |
MacKenzie Gore |
Rangers |
SP |
39 |
139 |
134 |
|
139 |
Ian Happ |
Cubs |
OF |
35 |
135 |
152 |
|
140 |
Marlins |
RP |
12 |
140 |
153 |
|
|
141 |
Wilyer Abreu |
Red Sox |
OF |
36 |
132 |
169 |
|
142 |
Kenley Jansen |
Tigers |
RP |
13 |
148 |
146 |
|
143 |
Braves |
C |
6 |
72 |
130 |
|
|
144 |
Padres |
SP |
40 |
147 |
179 |
|
|
145 |
Reds |
3B |
9 |
162 |
136 |
|
|
146 |
Alec Bohm |
Phillies |
3B |
10 |
163 |
117 |
|
147 |
Dylan Crews |
Nationals |
OF |
37 |
244 |
198 |
|
148 |
Brewers |
SP |
41 |
164 |
161 |
|
|
149 |
Bryson Stott |
Phillies |
2B |
9 |
156 |
150 |
|
150 |
Blake Snell |
Dodgers |
SP |
42 |
233 |
121 |
|
151 |
Rays |
1B |
16 |
150 |
218 |
|
|
152 |
Salvador Perez |
Royals |
C |
7 |
154 |
101 |
|
153 |
Kyle Harrison |
Brewers |
SP |
43 |
211 |
NR |
|
154 |
Matt McLain |
Reds |
2B |
10 |
146 |
103 |
|
155 |
Rockies |
C |
8 |
149 |
145 |
|
|
156 |
Reds |
1B |
17 |
152 |
NR |
|
|
157 |
Yankees |
SP |
44 |
158 |
204 |
|
|
158 |
Reds |
SP |
45 |
166 |
215 |
|
|
159 |
Travis Bazzana |
Guardians |
2B |
11 |
167 |
NR |
|
160 |
Max Muncy |
Dodgers |
3B |
11 |
157 |
206 |
|
161 |
Otto Lopez |
Marlins |
SS |
17 |
153 |
191 |
|
162 |
Riley O’Brien |
Cardinals |
RP |
14 |
144 |
243 |
|
163 |
Mariners |
OF |
38 |
160 |
178 |
|
|
164 |
Max Fried |
Yankees |
SP |
46 |
174 |
42 |
|
165 |
Dansby Swanson |
Cubs |
SS |
18 |
159 |
164 |
|
166 |
Parker Messick |
Guardians |
SP |
47 |
161 |
259 |
|
167 |
Twins |
2B |
12 |
105 |
82 |
|
|
168 |
Louis Varland |
Blue Jays |
RP |
15 |
155 |
NR |
|
169 |
Luis Robert Jr. |
Mets |
OF |
39 |
142 |
71 |
|
170 |
Astros |
3B |
12 |
165 |
172 |
|
|
171 |
Braves |
SP |
48 |
177 |
263 |
|
|
172 |
Braxton Ashcraft |
Pirates |
SP |
49 |
168 |
276 |
|
173 |
Marlins |
SP |
50 |
169 |
192 |
|
|
174 |
Brewers |
SP |
51 |
181 |
277 |
|
|
175 |
Giants |
SS |
19 |
189 |
163 |
|
|
176 |
Kazuma Okamoto |
Blue Jays |
3B |
13 |
173 |
212 |
|
177 |
Phillies |
OF |
40 |
170 |
264 |
|
|
178 |
White Sox |
SS |
20 |
171 |
174 |
|
|
179 |
Jose Soriano |
Angels |
SP |
52 |
185 |
NR |
|
180 |
Xander Bogaerts |
Padres |
SS |
21 |
179 |
194 |
|
181 |
Dodgers |
SP |
53 |
128 |
144 |
|
|
182 |
Abner Uribe |
Brewers |
RP |
16 |
178 |
197 |
|
183 |
Jose Altuve |
Astros |
2B |
13 |
176 |
86 |
|
184 |
Adolis Garcia |
Phillies |
OF |
41 |
175 |
171 |
|
185 |
Marlins |
OF |
42 |
186 |
140 |
|
|
186 |
Payton Tolle |
Red Sox |
SP |
54 |
188 |
NR |
|
187 |
Ezequiel Tovar |
Rockies |
SS |
22 |
180 |
148 |
|
188 |
Taylor Ward |
Orioles |
OF |
43 |
172 |
189 |
|
189 |
Josh Jung |
Rangers |
3B |
14 |
184 |
245 |
|
190 |
Randy Vasquez |
Padres |
SP |
55 |
183 |
NR |
|
191 |
Yankees |
OF |
44 |
191 |
200 |
|
|
192 |
Mets |
SP |
56 |
194 |
NR |
|
|
193 |
Luis Garcia Jr. |
Nationals |
2B |
14 |
187 |
170 |
|
194 |
Ozzie Albies |
Braves |
2B |
15 |
195 |
262 |
|
195 |
Angels |
1B |
18 |
190 |
221 |
|
|
196 |
Tanner Scott |
Dodgers |
RP |
17 |
197 |
NR |
|
197 |
Luis Arraez |
Giants |
2B |
16 |
196 |
217 |
|
198 |
Jeff Hoffman |
Blue Jays |
RP |
18 |
205 |
100 |
|
199 |
Brett Baty |
Mets |
2B |
17 |
213 |
205 |
|
200 |
Shane Bieber |
Blue Jays |
SP |
57 |
209 |
247 |
|
201 |
Emmet Sheehan |
Dodgers |
SP |
58 |
202 |
211 |
|
202 |
Pirates |
2B |
18 |
206 |
210 |
|
|
203 |
Sam Antonacci |
White Sox |
2B |
19 |
208 |
NR |
|
204 |
White Sox |
RP |
19 |
193 |
165 |
|
|
205 |
Nick Lodolo |
Reds |
SP |
59 |
204 |
184 |
|
206 |
Cam Smith |
Astros |
OF |
45 |
192 |
NR |
|
207 |
Trevor Megill |
Brewers |
RP |
20 |
201 |
127 |
|
208 |
JJ Bleday |
Reds |
OF |
46 |
203 |
NR |
|
209 |
Ryan Waldschmidt |
Diamondbacks |
OF |
47 |
212 |
NR |
|
210 |
Pirates |
SP |
60 |
216 |
NR |
|
|
211 |
Athletics |
SS |
23 |
214 |
128 |
|
|
212 |
Bryan Baker |
Rays |
RP |
21 |
210 |
NR |
|
213 |
Gleyber Torres |
Tigers |
2B |
20 |
221 |
180 |
|
214 |
Max Meyer |
Marlins |
SP |
61 |
274 |
289 |
|
215 |
Tommy Edman |
Dodgers |
2B |
21 |
236 |
176 |
|
216 |
Padres |
OF |
48 |
199 |
228 |
|
|
217 |
Guardians |
OF |
49 |
222 |
NR |
|
|
218 |
Ben Brown |
Cubs |
SP |
62 |
238 |
NR |
|
219 |
Jorge Soler |
Angels |
OF |
50 |
219 |
244 |
|
220 |
Ernie Clement |
Blue Jays |
SS |
24 |
224 |
251 |
|
221 |
Carson Benge |
Mets |
OF |
51 |
241 |
290 |
|
222 |
Tigers |
C |
9 |
215 |
NR |
|
|
223 |
Will Warren |
Yankees |
SP |
63 |
223 |
NR |
|
224 |
Giants |
3B |
15 |
227 |
196 |
|
|
225 |
Rays |
SP |
64 |
225 |
246 |
|
|
226 |
Mariners |
SP |
65 |
230 |
NR |
|
|
227 |
Guardians |
SP |
66 |
273 |
NR |
|
|
228 |
Yankees |
SP |
67 |
231 |
286 |
|
|
229 |
Evan Carter |
Rangers |
OF |
52 |
228 |
255 |
|
230 |
Mark Vientos |
Mets |
3B |
16 |
229 |
NR |
|
231 |
Will Smith |
Dodgers |
C |
10 |
226 |
201 |
|
232 |
Jesus Sanchez |
Blue Jays |
OF |
53 |
239 |
292 |
|
233 |
Steven Kwan |
Guardians |
OF |
54 |
234 |
162 |
|
234 |
Blue Jays |
SS |
25 |
232 |
239 |
|
|
235 |
Diamondbacks |
C |
11 |
240 |
231 |
|
|
236 |
Josh Bell |
Twins |
1B |
19 |
245 |
230 |
|
237 |
Caleb Durbin |
Red Sox |
3B |
17 |
217 |
159 |
|
238 |
Adley Rutschman |
Orioles |
C |
12 |
249 |
261 |
|
239 |
Brewers |
1B |
20 |
242 |
155 |
|
|
240 |
Pirates |
RP |
22 |
254 |
NR |
|
|
241 |
Blue Jays |
3B |
18 |
256 |
186 |
|
|
242 |
Colt Keith |
Tigers |
2B |
22 |
237 |
227 |
|
243 |
Brewers |
OF |
55 |
198 |
NR |
|
|
244 |
A.J. Ewing |
Mets |
OF |
56 |
251 |
NR |
|
245 |
Lucas Erceg |
Royals |
RP |
23 |
235 |
273 |
|
246 |
Tigers |
OF |
57 |
259 |
167 |
|
|
247 |
Mariners |
2B |
23 |
257 |
183 |
|
|
248 |
Kodai Senga |
Mets |
SP |
68 |
260 |
202 |
|
249 |
Jeff McNeil |
Athletics |
2B |
24 |
246 |
274 |
|
250 |
Henry Bolte |
Athletics |
OF |
58 |
247 |
NR |
|
251 |
Reid Detmers |
Angels |
SP |
69 |
250 |
256 |
|
252 |
Jorge Polanco |
Mets |
2B |
25 |
271 |
135 |
|
253 |
Bubba Chandler |
Pirates |
SP |
70 |
243 |
207 |
|
254 |
Jacob Latz |
Rangers |
RP |
24 |
252 |
NR |
|
255 |
Davis Martin |
White Sox |
SP |
71 |
255 |
NR |
|
256 |
Spencer Torkelson |
Tigers |
1B |
21 |
220 |
216 |
|
257 |
Noelvi Marte |
Reds |
3B |
19 |
265 |
94 |
|
258 |
Mickey Moniak |
Rockies |
OF |
59 |
200 |
236 |
|
259 |
Taj Bradley |
Twins |
SP |
72 |
284 |
NR |
|
260 |
Sal Frelick |
Brewers |
OF |
60 |
258 |
258 |
|
261 |
TJ Rumfield |
Rockies |
1B |
22 |
272 |
NR |
|
262 |
Justin Wrobleski |
SP |
73 |
253 |
NR |
|
|
263 |
Jake Burger |
Rangers |
1B |
23 |
275 |
254 |
|
264 |
Casey Mize |
Tigers |
SP |
74 |
278 |
NR |
|
265 |
Paul Sewald |
Diamondbacks |
RP |
25 |
266 |
291 |
|
266 |
River Ryan |
Dodgers |
SP |
75 |
285 |
NR |
|
267 |
Jake Bauers |
Brewers |
1B |
24 |
282 |
NR |
|
268 |
Michael Wacha |
Royals |
SP |
76 |
269 |
NR |
|
269 |
Jameson Taillon |
Cubs |
SP |
77 |
261 |
225 |
|
270 |
Masyn Winn |
Cardinals |
SS |
26 |
262 |
223 |
|
271 |
Edward Cabrera |
Cubs |
SP |
78 |
207 |
175 |
|
272 |
Jung Hoo Lee |
Giants |
OF |
61 |
182 |
157 |
|
273 |
Nathaniel Lowe |
Reds |
1B |
25 |
296 |
NR |
|
274 |
Anthony Volpe |
Yankees |
SS |
27 |
248 |
235 |
|
275 |
Nolan Arenado |
Diamondbacks |
3B |
20 |
293 |
295 |
|
276 |
Luke Raley |
Mariners |
1B |
26 |
276 |
NR |
|
277 |
Austin Martin |
Twins |
OF |
62 |
279 |
NR |
|
278 |
Shane Baz |
Orioles |
SP |
79 |
290 |
257 |
|
279 |
Jake McCarthy |
Rockies |
OF |
63 |
NR |
267 |
|
280 |
Corbin Burnes |
Diamondbacks |
SP |
80 |
294 |
NR |
|
281 |
Zack Gelof |
Athletics |
2B |
26 |
292 |
NR |
|
282 |
Jose Caballero |
Yankees |
SS |
28 |
286 |
294 |
|
283 |
Angel Martinez |
Guardians |
2B |
27 |
287 |
NR |
|
284 |
Bryce Elder |
Braves |
SP |
81 |
NR |
NR |
|
285 |
Keaton Winn |
Giants |
RP |
26 |
NR |
NR |
|
286 |
Kris Bubic |
Royals |
SP |
82 |
NR |
234 |
|
287 |
Matthew Boyd |
Cubs |
SP |
83 |
NR |
166 |
|
288 |
Lawrence Butler |
Athletics |
OF |
64 |
264 |
242 |
|
289 |
Grant Taylor |
White Sox |
RP |
27 |
NR |
NR |
|
290 |
Casey Schmitt |
Giants |
2B |
28 |
NR |
NR |
|
291 |
Samuel Basallo |
Orioles |
C |
13 |
288 |
NR |
|
292 |
Ryan O’Hearn |
Pirates |
1B |
27 |
NR |
NR |
|
293 |
Jack Leiter |
Rangers |
SP |
84 |
295 |
NR |
|
294 |
Antonio Senzatela |
Rockies |
RP |
28 |
NR |
NR |
|
295 |
Giancarlo Stanton |
Yankees |
OF |
65 |
NR |
266 |
|
296 |
Steven Matz |
Rays |
SP |
85 |
NR |
NR |
|
297 |
Jordan Lawlar |
Diamondbacks |
3B |
21 |
NR |
203 |
|
298 |
Liam Hicks |
Marlins |
C |
14 |
NR |
NR |
|
299 |
Cade Cavalli |
Nationals |
SP |
86 |
300 |
NR |
|
300 |
Griffin Jax |
Rays |
SP |
87 |
NR |
110 |
May 25 Notes
Falling off: Spencer Schwellenbach (218th), Gus Varland (263rd), Trevor Story (267th), Josh Lowe (268th), Ryan Jeffers (270th), Caleb Kilian (277th), Brenton Doyle (280th), Marcell Ozuna (281st), Robbie Ray (283rd), Kyle Manzardo (289th), Justin Crawford (291st), Aaron Ashby (297th), Colt Emerson (298th), Nasim Nuñez (299th)
– I was always too optimistic about Schwellenbach’s return from elbow surgery, apparently. He’s resumed tossing, but it sounds like he won’t even be back on the mound for another three weeks, suggesting that mid-August return is probably the best-case scenario now. … I can’t believe I reintroduced Manzardo to the rankings last week only for Stephen Vogt to bench him against three of the next five righties (and both lefties, of course) the Guardians faced. Manzardo is batting .278/.350/.574 with an even more impressive .406 xwOBA this month. But, then, the Guardians are obviously doing just fine without him.
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– Cristopher Sánchez overtakes Paul Skenes as the No. 1 starter this week. Sánchez’s velocity was down just a little initially, and he didn’t dominate last month, but he’s had a May for the ages, with his 32 scoreless innings and 36 strikeouts. His K rate has jumped from 20 percent in 2024 and 26 percent last season to 29 percent now, and he’s done without losing anything off his stellar groundball rate. I’m still pretty sure Skenes will be fine, but his velocity is down one mph from last year and his mediocre 25.6 percent CSW is really quite stunning. He ranks 56th of the 76 qualified starters in that category, right in between Matthew Liberatore and Colin Rea.
– While I didn’t want to, I did have to drop Luke Keaschall from 102nd to 167th this week. He’s losing playing time on a Twins team that’s already sent down Matt Wallner and Royce Lewis. And it probably doesn’t help matters that Lewis is already gunning for a quick return. I think things will turn around for Keaschall if the Twins stick with him, but it’d be hard to blame them for swapping him out for a spell. His lack of defensive value makes his offensive struggles much more difficult to deal with.
– Andrew Vaughn, Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell would all be top-200 guys for me as regulars, but the current playing time situation in Milwaukee isn’t great. I’d love to have Vaughn back in the 150s, but he sat against three straight righties last week before Mitchell missed a couple of games with a back issue. Someone will eventually get hurt again and clarifying matters for a time, but I don’t much like it right now.
– Pittsburgh’s Jared Jones is another guy I’d like to have higher, but this talk about maybe starting him off in the pen seems like a real threat. If it’s about not taking either Bubba Chandler or Carmen Mlodzinski out of the rotation, I don’t get that at all. I do think Chandler will get better, but his 16 percent walk rate is awful and he’s not really making up for it with a 22 percent strikeout rate. Mlodzinski has been nice, but his ceiling as a starter is limited, and even with him having allowed just two homers on 11 barrels, his ERA is an unremarkable 3.96. Jones has ace-type ability and he’s been stretched out to the point that he threw 76 pitches last time out. I don’t see how it would make any sense to put him in the pen now.
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– With his 1.13 ERA through 32 innings, Antonio Senzatela becomes the first Rockies pitcher to make the top 300 this year. It’s probably a temporary thing, since he might be as likely as anyone in the league to get traded, and it might happen well before the deadline. For now, though, he looks like an increasingly decent bet for saves in Colorado’s pen.
May 18 Notes
Falling off: Kris Bubic (205th), Heliot Ramos (217th), Ryan O’Hearn (222nd), Clay Holmes (223rd), Chad Patrick (262nd), Dylan Beavers (264th), Royce Lewis (270th), Matt Wallner (275th), Giancarlo Stanton (285th), Robert Suarez (290th), Pierce Johnson (297th), Jac Caglianone (298th), Dennis Santana (299th)
– O’Hearn, Suarez, and Caglianone are all part of the next 10, along with Ryan Zeferjahn, Jake McCarthy, Connor Prielipp, Emilio Pagán and Jordan Lawlar.
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– For the first time since putting out my preseason rankings in mid-January, there is a change in the top three, as Shohei Ohtani (DH only) drops behind Bobby Witt Jr. I hesitated to make the move a couple of weeks ago after Ohtani got back to stealing bases, but since it looks like him being held out of the lineup when he pitches is turning into a regular thing, down one spot he goes. I might also put Ronald Acuña Jr. ahead of him if Acuña comes back strong from his hamstring injury.
– Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drops one spot this week, but I still don’t see any reason to go much lower. His exit velocity numbers are down some, but his bat speed is just fine and he’s not striking out. I’d be more concerned if his groundball rate was spiking, but he’s slightly better than his career average there. The power production will come, and the Blue Jays’ lineup still should take a significant step forward when Alejandro Kirk and Addison Barger get healthy and George Springer figures things out. Springer has been another disappointment, but again, his bat speed has held up nicely, he’s pulling the ball in the air and his strikeout rate is fine.
– Munetaka Murakami’s home run barrage has really overshadowed what Miguel Vargas is doing in Chicago, but Vargas, pretty incredibly, is currently 10th in the majors with a .407 xwOBA. His average bat speed has jumped from 70.6 mph last year (25th percentile) to 73.7 mph this year (69th percentile) and he hasn’t sacrificed any contact to make that happen. In fact, his contract numbers are largely improved. His exit velocity numbers, aside him 16 percent barrel rate, are still pretty average, and he’s still having big BABIP troubles; he’s at .240 right now, which is only slightly better than his career mark of .233. That’s keeping me from ranking him in the top 100 for now, but he is up to No. 123 this week.
– I did make room for Colt Emerson at the very bottom of the list, but I don’t think he’s ready to be particularly useful in mixed leagues at age 20. It also doesn’t help that he’s in a tough situation for hitters in Seattle. I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do, but Emerson was striking out 27 percent of the time in Triple-A and it’s probably going to be a couple of years before he settles in as a 20-homer guy.
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French tennis star handed heavy fine after foul-mouthed BBC interview at Queen’s
French tennis player Corentin Moutet has been hit with a substantial fine, almost wiping out his entire prize money from Queen’s Club, following a foul-mouthed post-match interview broadcast live on the BBC.
The incident has drawn significant attention to player conduct.
The controversial Frenchman uttered the ‘F-word’ a remarkable seven times during his live interview after his first-round victory over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.
Having initially sworn unintentionally while answering the first question, a grinning Moutet then responded by deliberately saying “f*** f*** f***” three times more, before interviewer Jenny Drummond was forced to pull the plug on the segment.
The ATP announced on Friday that Moutet, who earned £33,000 for reaching the second round of the prestigious HSBC Championships, has been penalised a whopping 40,000 US dollars, which converts to £30,248.
This staggering sum equates to more than 90 per cent of his total prize money from the tournament, effectively breaking down to approximately £4,321 for each expletive used.
The governing body stated the fine was imposed for “unsportsmanlike conduct”, specifically citing “the use of profane language during his post-match interview”. Moutet has since confirmed he will appeal against the fine, in accordance with established ATP rules and procedures.
Elsewhere on the court, American Brandon Nakashima caused a significant shock when he impressively knocked out top seed and world number six Alex De Minaur in a compelling match.
The 24-year-old, currently ranked 32nd in the world, pulled off one of the biggest wins of his burgeoning career with a straight-sets 7-5 6-3 victory.
“Very happy with my performance, it definitely wasn’t easy,” he said. “I was under a lot of pressure but I’m happy with myself getting through the critical points and closing it out at the end.
“It’s never easy serving out a match, especially against a top player like Alex, so I was happy to win the last point.”
The defeat was doubly disappointing for Australian De Minaur, with his fiancée, British number two Katie Boulter, watching from the stands at the Andy Murray Arena.
The 27-year-old had openly expressed his desire to match Boulter’s impressive run to the semi-finals in last week’s WTA event, but ultimately fell one match short of achieving his ambition.
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Yuvraj Singh To Start Coaching Career In IPL 2027, Set To Join This Team: Report
An Indian cricket legend could be gearing up for his first coaching stint in the Indian Premier League (IPL) come 2027. According to reports, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is set to join the Delhi Capitals (DC) coaching staff ahead of IPL 2027. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly‘s return to the DC support staff is imminent, and he wants Yuvraj in the dugout too, as per a Times of India report. The wholesale changes are set to take place as JSW Group takes control of the franchise’s operations IPL 2027 onwards.
According to the report, a senior DC official confirmed that Yuvraj is all set to join the franchise.
For the uninitiated, Delhi Capitals is run in alternate two-year cycles by co-owners GMR Group and JSW Group. With GMR having run the team in 2025 and 2026, JSW is set to take over for the next two years.
Sourav Ganguly was a key figure in the franchise’s support staff during the previous JSW cycle, and is likely to return for 2027. Ganguly served as JSW’s Director of Cricket for Delhi Capitals for the last two seasons, during which Hemang Badani was appointed as the head coach.
However, Delhi Capitals could be set for a reshuffle after two underwhelming seasons in IPL 2025 and IPL 2026. Captained by Axar Patel, DC failed to reach the playoffs in both years, despite boasting star players like KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc and Kuldeep Yadav.
In IPL 2025, DC got off to an excellent start but their campaign faltered in the second half of the season, and they finished fifth.
In IPL 2026, DC’s season was much more inconsistent, and they finished sixth in the standings.
These results have put Badani’s position as head coach at risk, with Ganguly expected to return to the support staff helm in 2027. And it seems like Ganguly wants Yuvraj in the support staff as well.
According to PTI, Yuvraj is likely to join Delhi Capitals as the team’s batting coach for IPL 2027.
Ganguly was the head coach of the Capitals’ SA20 franchise, Pretoria Capitals, earlier this year, leading the team to the final of the tournament.
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World Cup 2026: Switzerland close in on qualification for round of 16 – Sports
Switzerland cruised to a 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina to bounce back after their opening draw against Qatar. The Nati are now close to securing a place in the round of 16.
Also in this bulletin: Canada‘s dominant display, South Africa staying alive, Friday’s upcoming matches, Romain Grégoire’s victory at the Tour de Suisse, the unveiling of the 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Games logos, and the Knicks’ celebrations in New York.
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A’s ride momentum of fast start into rematch vs. Angels
Jun 18, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) celebrates with second baseman Jeff McNeil (22) after scoring during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images The Athletics made quick work of the Los Angeles Angels in the series opener and will search for another early-inning knockout punch Friday night when the teams continue their four-game set at West Sacramento, Calif.
The A’s sent 11 batters to the plate in a five-run first inning and never relinquished control in a 5-0 victory that followed a stretch in which the team lost three of four games.
Shea Langeliers hit a three-run homer in the first inning Thursday and Tyler Soderstrom followed with a solo shot. The first six batters recorded hits, and the Athletics had seven of their eight overall hits in the opening frame.
“Really unusual game from the offensive standout,” A’s manager Mark Kotsay said. “We came out aggressive. Obviously, we put an inning together that is probably one of our better innings this season. Then to be held to one hit the next seven innings is pretty unique.”
Langeliers took over the club leadership with 19 homers, one ahead of Nick Kurtz. Zack Gelof of the A’s went 1-for-3 with a walk to extend his career-best hitting streak to 22 games, the longest active streak in the majors.
Los Angeles had just four hits while losing for the fourth time in five games.
The Angels received a blow prior to the contest when star center fielder Mike Trout went on the 10-day injured list after sustaining a right hamstring strain while running the bases one day earlier against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Trout had played in 74 of 75 games before going on the IL as he displayed better durability than his recent injury-plagued seasons.
“He plays the game hard,” Angels manager Kurt Suzuki said. “He sets the example for everybody, and he’s a good role model for the youth out there.”
Trout certainly wasn’t pleased with the timing of the injury, but he downplayed any concern about it as the All-Star break nears. The All-Star Game will be July 14 in Philadelphia, located roughly 45 miles from his hometown of Millville, N.J.
“I really haven’t thought like that,” said Trout, an 11-time All-Star. “Obviously, I want to play if I get voted in, but no timeline. If I put a timeline on things, I’ve done that in the past, and it’s just frustration whether you do hit it or don’t hit it.”
Los Angeles will turn to ace right-hander Jose Soriano (8-4, 2.79 ERA) on Friday for the second contest of the four-game slate. Soriano, 27, received a no-decision against the Athletics on May 21 when he gave up two runs and six hits in 6 2/3 innings of the Angels’ 3-2 loss in 10 innings. He is 1-3 with a 7.82 ERA in nine career appearances (seven starts) against the A’s.
Langeliers (7-for-14) and Lawrence Butler (5-for-18) each have two homers off Soriano while Kurtz (3-for-12) has taken him deep once.
Soriano pitched five shutout innings of three-hit ball in an 8-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays last Saturday. He said he was bothered by leg soreness during that outing.
Left-hander Jeffrey Springs (3-7, 5.13 ERA) will take the mound for the Athletics on Friday. Springs, 33, has lost seven straight decisions and is winless over 11 starts since last prevailing on April 14 against the Texas Rangers. He has served up 12 homers over his last six starts, including three in Sunday’s 23-9 loss to Colorado. Springs gave up eight runs (six earned) and seven hits over four innings against the Rockies.
Springs is 2-3 with a 5.23 ERA in 13 career appearances (four starts) against the Angels. Jo Adell is 3-for-9 with two homers and five strikeouts against him, while Nolan Schanuel is 3-for-5.
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Pochettino gives Christian Pulisic calf injury update before Australia
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As the U.S. men’s national soccer team looks to build on its emphatic 4-1 victory over Paraguay when it faces Australia on Friday, the biggest question surrounding the Americans is whether “Captain America” will be on the pitch at Lumen Field in Seattle.
Christian Pulisic’s injury status has loomed large over this team despite their strong start on home soil for the tournament. Pulisic, who had an assist in the win over Paraguay, suffered a calf injury that led to him being subbed out after the first half last week.
USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino was asked once again about Christian Pulisic’s status ahead of Friday’s match, but he offered little insight into the condition of the star’s left calf.
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Christian Pulisic of the United States participates in a training session for the 2026 World Cup at Great Sports Park in Irvine, Calif., on June 17, 2026. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
“He’s evolving,” Pochettino responded, per the New York Post. “He’s much better from Friday. We’ll see.
“I think at the moment, we think if he’s not available for tomorrow, he’ll be available for the next game.”
Pochettino added that Pulisic was “doing a massive effort trying to be ready,” understanding that the U.S. star wants to be out on the pitch with the rest of his teammates. He will meet with the training staff on Thursday night to discuss Pulisic’s status.
“I think for every player that loves his country, it’s an amazing opportunity to enjoy and help the team win games,” he said. “When this type of thing happens, always it’s painful, but I think Christian is strong, with a great mentality, and doing a fantastic effort to try to be ready.”
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United States forward Christian Pulisic controls the ball past Paraguay midfielder Andrés Cubas in the first half of a FIFA World Cup 2026 match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. (Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)
During the team’s practice on Thursday, Pulisic did much of what he’s been seen doing this week – performing a modified training session and not participating with the rest of the team during the media portion.
Pochettino wouldn’t say who would replace Pulisic if he’s unable to play against Australia on Friday, although Malik Tillman shifted to the left wing after Pulisic exited against Paraguay, while Sebastian Berhalter moved into the midfield role in the second half.
“I will tell tomorrow if that is the situation,” Pochettino said. “At the moment, we are evaluating all the possibilities just in case. And then we will decide when we have the confirmation in one or another direction tonight.”
There’s no doubt Pulisic playing would give the Americans their best chance of defeating Australia, but fellow star Weston McKennie gave a glimpse at the team’s thought process.

Christian Pulisic had an assist in the first half of the USMNT World Cup opener against Paraguay. (Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images)
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“Either way, just trying to give good spirits and hopefully he can be there tomorrow,” McKennie said. “I know he really wants to be, and he’s doing everything that he can, and the staff is doing everything that they can as well. But that’s also another question that’s better to ask him rather than me. I’m in my own la-la land.”
With Australia defeating Türkiye in its first World Cup match, this bout between these two teams will determine who takes sole possession of first place in Group D.
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Shakur Stevenson names the fighter who can beat Naoya Inoue: “He’s the truth”
Shakur Stevenson has named the most likely fighter to defeat Naoya Inoue, who remains unbeaten after having become a two-division undisputed champion.
‘The Monster’ unified all four major belts at 118lbs before moving up to super-bantamweight, where he has made seven straight defences of his undisputed crown.
His most recent outing, against three-weight world champion Junto Nakatani, resulted in a unanimous decision victory at a sold-out Tokyo Dome last month.
Many would therefore regard Inoue as the sport’s No.1 pound-for-pound fighter, with the Japanese star having also won world titles at flyweight and super-flyweight.
At 33 years old, though, it is difficult to predict how much longer he will remain at the elite level, especially if his next assignment happens to be against Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez.
The 26-year-old American became a three-division world champion last week, dethroning Antonio Vargas with a sixth-round stoppage at 118lbs.
As the newly-crowned WBA bantamweight champion, there is now talk of him either unifying the division – perhaps against WBO titlist Christian Medina – or moving up to 122lbs in preparation for the potential Inoue showdown next year.
Either way, Stevenson has told The Agnew Podcast that he believes Rodriguez stands the best chance at toppling Inoue.
“I think he’s the truth. If anybody can do it – with them type of skills, I think ‘Bam’ can do it.”
Stevenson went on to admit that, in the amateurs, he was introduced to the fight of his life against Rodriguez’s last opponent.
In the end, he edged a split decision against Vargas, who subsequently competed at the 2016 Olympics and showed, even against ‘Bam’, that he is capable of posing problems to elite fighters.
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Caitlin Clark debuts signature Nike shoe during Fever tunnel walk
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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark turned the pregame tunnel into a reveal moment Thursday, arriving at Gainbridge Fieldhouse all smiles while carrying her first signature shoe in her right hand. Her hoodie also featured the phrase “Shoot more threes.”
The Fever shared a photo and video from Clark’s tunnel walk on the team’s verified social media accounts ahead of tipoff against the Atlanta Dream. The post on X quickly drew tens of thousands of views Thursday.
Nike gave women’s basketball fans their first look at the Caitlin 1 sneakers Wednesday, ahead of their scheduled October release.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball during a game against the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, on June 18, 2026. (A.J. Mast/NBAE)
The first colorway will be available in an all-blue silhouette that also features Clark’s new signature logo. The Nike Caitlin 1s are scheduled to launch Oct. 1 through the Nike SNKRS app and select retailers.
The shoes will be priced at $140 in North America, while international customers should expect to pay the equivalent of $135.

Caitlin Clark’s sneakers are shown before the Indiana Fever game against the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, on June 18, 2026. (A.J. Mast/NBAE via Getty Images)
With the official Caitlin 1 reveal, Clark joins four other active WNBA players with signature shoes from major brands. Angel Reese with Reebok, Breanna Stewart with Puma, Sabrina Ionescu with Nike and A’ja Wilson with Nike are the other active WNBA stars with signature sneakers.
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Clark and Indiana entered Thursday’s contest riding a five-game winning streak, but the Dream ended it with a 108-101 win in Indianapolis. Clark posted a team-high 26 points and seven assists, while Reese led Atlanta with 21 points and 10 rebounds to secure a double-double.
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Iranian wrestler, Israeli Olympian slam US-Iran deal as a ‘disgrace’
Jesse Watters: Israel needs to chill
Jesse Watters discusses Trump’s negotiated Iran deal, highlighting immediate successes like lower oil prices and open trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is crippled financially and militarily, facing renewed sanctions if it doesn’t comply.
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As Americans remain divided on the memorandum of understanding to end the war in Iran, star athletes who represent two of the countries most impacted by the deal have shared their thoughts.
The memorandum establishes a 60-day negotiating period during which the United States and Iran will attempt to reach a more comprehensive deal.
The agreement also includes provisions aimed at restoring commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and provides limited sanctions waivers tied to continued negotiations. Several of the most contentious issues, including the long-term future of Iran’s nuclear program, are expected to be addressed in subsequent talks.
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Fans of Iran pose with a pre-revolutionary Iranian flag joined with an Israel flag during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between Iran and New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium on June 15, 2026. (Sebastian Frej/Getty Images)
But the current regime in Iran will remain in power, for the time being.
Former Iranian youth wrestling champion Sardar Pashei, who won the Asian Youth Wrestling Championship in 1998 for Iran, expressed disappointment with the current regime’s survival.
“Many believed that under President Trump, the Islamic Republic would become history. Instead, it was handed one of the greatest opportunities in its history to survive. The regime gained financial lifelines and political breathing room while millions of Iranians sank deeper into poverty, unemployment, and uncertainty,” Pashei told Fox News Digital.
“This agreement gives the regime room to rebuild its machinery of repression—new centers for arrest, torture, and intimidation. When an agreement offers nothing to the Iranian people, why would the regime hesitate to intensify its crackdown?
“Some claim that regime change has already occurred in Iran. What change? Has power been transferred to the people? Have executions ended? Have women been freed from the regime’s chains? Until then—not because commanders were killed or ships were sunk—we cannot speak of a new Iran. And what did this agreement bring the Iranian people?
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“Despair, abandonment, and the feeling of being left alone with a regime that knows no moral limits. A regime not weakened, but emboldened—one that can now use billions to build more prisons, raise more gallows, and silence more voices.”
Meanwhile, Israelis have been among the harshest critics of the deal, warning the agreement does not do enough to safeguard Israel’s security.
Team Israel skeleton and bobsled Olympian AJ Edelman, who is American-born but represented Israel in the 2026 and 2022 Winter Olympics, called the deal “a disgrace.”
“We emboldened the regime,” Edelman told Fox News Digital.
“If Democrats needed to own Obama’s ‘red line,’ Republicans and Trump have to own ‘help is on the way.’ Arguably, the latter was far worse, because we actually engaged and all but won. It was the cost of gas and Summer AC bills that stranded the Iranian people.
“How did you lose the Iran War? Literally a Tomahawk missile at Kharg Island would have toppled the regime. Trump’s been talking tough on it for 40 years! Gas prices rose, summer was about to get brutal. Midterms. America. It’s hard to believe.
“It was an act of extraordinary political courage to engage. It is a shame and stain on the image of America First exceptionalism to pull defeat from the jaws of victory because of gas prices.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House for comment.
President Donald Trump has described the arrangement as a means of avoiding a wider conflict while pursuing what he called a “great settlement” with Tehran.
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He has also argued that the agreement could help stabilize energy markets by reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route, while creating an opportunity to negotiate additional restrictions on Iran’s nuclear activities.
The president added that he agreed to a settlement to avoid “economic catastrophe.”
“I didn’t want to see economic catastrophe. If you kept this going, that could have happened,” he told reporters at the G7 Summit in France.
Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance scrapped plans to travel to Switzerland on Friday for the next round of U.S.-Iran talks, the White House confirmed Thursday night, highlighting ongoing uncertainty over the timing and logistics of the negotiations with Tehran.
“As the vice president said at his press conference, the plans for the upcoming technical talks have not been finalized, and the U.S. delegation has been prepared to depart at the first available opportunity,” the spokesperson said.
“But the logistics of these negotiations have never been simple or predictable. As of now, the vice president is not departing tonight,” they added.
“We will let you know as soon as we have a concrete update about next steps. We look forward to beginning technical talks as soon as possible.”
The remarks came in the wake of a newly signed memorandum of understanding, with negotiators originally planning to finalize a deal between the U.S. and Iran within 60 days.
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Virat Kohli To Return In England ODI Series? Report Makes Huge ‘Injury’ Claim
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Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli has been making significant progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury and he can return to the team for the upcoming ODI series against England, according to a report by Times Of India. Kohli has started his rehabilitation, and his injury is healing quickly. He is expected to report to the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence for his fitness assessment and clearance soon.If his recovery goes as planned, Kohli is expected to make his comeback to the team in the upcoming England series,” a source told the publication. Kohli was ruled out of the ODI series against Afghanistan due to the hamstring injury and it was reported that he could end up missing the ODI series.
However, the report said that the BCCI selectors are expected to pick the squad later in the week and it is a possibility that Kohli can make his way back in time for the series.
“The selection committee meeting to pick India’s ODI team for the England tour will be held in the next three to four days,” BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told TOI on Thursday.
The ODI series between India and England will be played from July 14 to 19.
Earlier, Harshit Rana has joined the India squad for the third and final ODI against Afghanistan after completing his rehabilitation from a knee injury, the BCCI announced on Friday.
Rana, who suffered a ligament strain in his right knee during India’s T20 World Cup warm-up match against South Africa and subsequently underwent surgery in February, has linked up with the squad ahead of Saturday’s series finale here.
India have already sealed the three-match series, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead.
“Mr Harshit Rana, who has completed his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE), has linked up with the ODI squad in Chennai,” BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said in a media release.
The injury had forced the 24-year-old fast bowler to miss both the T20 World Cup and the Indian Premier League.
(With PTI inputs)
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