Cal Raleigh, Paul Skenes among MLB's biggest disappointments in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 5:11 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Cal Raleigh, last year's AL MVP runner-up, is struggling with a.157 batting average and 13 home runs after 92 games this season. Meanwhile, other MLB players, including Paul Skenes and Kyle Tucker, have also underperformed. The New York Mets remain a disappointment despite recent improvements, having fired manager Carlos Mendoza after failing to contend early in the season. As the regular season approaches its final month, teams like the Mariners hope to turn their fortunes around, while others like the Blue Jays deal with their own setbacks.
- •Cal Raleigh hits.157 with 13 home runs in 2026.
- •Paul Skenes and Kyle Tucker struggle to meet expectations.
- •Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza amid disappointing season.
- •Mariners and Blue Jays experience significant player underperformance.
- •Teams seek to rally in the final month of season.
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — MLB's 12 biggest disappointments in 2026, from Cal Raleigh's dismal season to Paul Skenes' surprise regression
"Last year's AL MVP runner-up and this season's biggest free agent addition are among MLB's top disappointments in 2026.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Aug 19, 2026, 7:30 PMRed Sox Find Out How Much Garrett Crochet Can Pitch When He Returns
MLB•Aug 19, 2026, 6:31 PMAustin Riley Dropped in Braves Batting Order for Finale of Twins Series
MLB•Aug 19, 2026, 6:28 PMWill Phillies' August surge continue? Today's lineups, how to watch
MLB•Aug 19, 2026, 6:24 PMFormer Yankees All-Star lands new opportunity with National League contender
MLB•Aug 19, 2026, 6:17 PMMets owner Steve Cohen insists GM ‘knows what he’s doing’
MLB•Aug 19, 2026, 6:14 PMBlue Jays Getting Hot At Right Time