The honeymoon period of this year’s MLB season ends with the approach of Memorial Day. We’ve learned a lot in the first two months and surprisingly, not all of the developments look appealing.
The NBA is beginning to notice surprise staff changes and tough situations for the top man at the Heat after another week of disappointments. The events around the Baltimore Orioles in free fall and how Juan Soto has started slowly in New York have viewers talking.
Orioles Plummeting
Just two years after clinching the American League East, the Baltimore Orioles are in trouble. The team was saddled with an unhappy 15-32 result and the league’s worst ERA at 5.45, so they fired manager Brandon Hyde to reflect how disappointed everyone was.
In June of last year, we led the sport in both major and minor areas, according to GM Mike Elias, speaking to reporters for the first time after Hyde’s firing. We end up in life where we end up.
It has fallen very sharply. Right-hander Charlie Morton, who is 41, hasn’t won a game and is showing an ERA of 7.68. Kyle Gibson also struggled, with a 16.78 ERA in just four starts which led to his outright release. The turmoil that has plagued baseball for years has reached this rotation.
When it comes to scoring, the team is not having a better year either. Since last summer, Catcher Adley Rutschman has only managed a .221 batting average and a .646 OPS.
Although most of the team is still quite young, people are increasingly wondering if they’re already at their highest point or if major improvements are required.
He verified every claim. I’ve already said that a weak starting pitching group has led to our slide. That is something I take responsibility for along with the front office.”
Juan Soto has done well in his career, but he’s not the best out there.
There were high hopes for Juan Soto after the Mets paid him an unprecedented $765 million. In fact, Soto hasn’t been poor—with an adjusted OPS+ of 134, he is playing 34% over the average hitter.
That’s just who Juan Soto is. Fans were ready to see some dramatic scenes.
Still, unlike last year, Seager is struggling with a .274 batting average and season lows in his on-base percentage (.374) and slugging percentage (.429). In addition, people have already criticized him for appearing to lack effort in several recent moments.
“Everyone goes through this, so that’s normal,” said Mets manager Carlos Mendoza. I don’t worry too much. He’ll be fine.” His name is Juan Soto.”
Even though the Mets are still near the top of the NL East, Soto’s performance should encourage patience.
Soto’s statistics in March and April have never matched his stats in the summer months and Mendoza says he’s aware of the extra attention his contract receives.
Being involved in this type of contract means people will pay more attention, Mendoza explained. “That’s clear to him and he is happy about it.”
Since the season is still more than two-thirds of the way through, Soto and the team can turn things around. So far in this short season, 2025 has seen many top players having their best seasons held back by injury.