Who’s On Top? MLB Stat Leaders Plus Big News Around The League

MLB Stat Leaders As Of Aug 18

The MLB season is heating up with stat leaders making their cases for MVP and Cy Young, while teams are jockeying for playoff spots. Let’s take a look at the top three MLB stat leaders in Home Runs, ERA, and team wins.

Home Runs

Player	Team	Home Runs
Cal Raleigh	Seattle Mariners	47
Kyle Schwarber	Philadelphia Phillies	43
Shohei Ohtani	Los Angeles Dodgers	43

The long-ball race has slowed in the second half of the season but still remains alive. While Judge has been back in action after an elbow scare in late July, he dropped due to time lost.

ERA

Player	Team	ERA
Paul Skenes	Pittsburgh Pirates	2.16
Andrew Abbott	Cincinnati Reds	2.28
Tarik Skubal	Detroit Tigers	2.42

Pitching doesn't always win championships, as multiple leaders are at risk of missing the playoffs altogether. But these three aces are carving hitters with elite command.

Team Wins

Team	Record	Win %
Milwaukee Brewers	79-45	.637
Detroit Tigers	74-53	.583
Toronto Blue Jays	73-53	.579

The Brewers keep reminding the league who’s boss, while the Tigers and Blue Jays are proving they belong among the elite.

Around the League: Streaks and Realignment Talk

Brewers Break Franchise Record

The Milwaukee Brewers set a new franchise record with 14 straight wins, powered by timely hitting and a shutdown pitching. It’s the kind of streak that can change the outcome of a season due to playoff seeding.

Rockies on the Rise

Don’t look now, but the Colorado Rockies are riding a surprising hot streak of 6 wins in their last 7 games. They might not be postseason bound, but they’re on pace to escape the worst team ever mantra and giving fans at Coors Field a reason to cheer.

Realignment Rumors

MLB chatter is picking up around the possibility of a future realignment. With expansion talks swirling, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred discussed the matter that divisions could be reshaped to balance travel, rivalries, and TV markets. Nothing is set in stone, but fans should keep an eye on this one—it could change the landscape of baseball as we know it.

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