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Red Sox 😎 71
— Diamondbacks 😎 69
-2 Tigers 😎 69
— Yankees 😎 69
— Pirates 😎 66
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Coldest vibes
Athletics 🥶 27
— Rockies 😬 34
— Nationals 😬 39
— Royals 😬 40
— Mariners 😬 40
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Today's Top Achievements

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How should you feel about your team right now? The Vibe Check combines real Statcast data with recent results into a single momentum score. Time to celebrate? Or time to panic?
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We read the baseball beat reporters, the stat nerds, and the timeline. Then we tell you what actually matters for your team.
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Unlockable Achievements

Your team earns achievements for big moments, wild stats, and rare feats. Collect them all season long and see how your team stacks up.
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Leaders & Hot Streaks

Who's raking? Who's dealing? Your team's top hitters and pitchers, plus the hottest and coldest players right now.
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