# TEXAS SWEEPS INTO FIRST - Plus Philadelphia Phillies Close In On Atlanta Braves

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Podcast: [Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196)
Published: 2026-06-29T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Texas Rangers surge to first place with dramatic sweep over the Toronto Blue Jays—can they power through the wild American League? Sully spotlights key performances from Elias Diaz, Jared Kelenic, and the returning Corey Seager as the Rangers rally past the Blue Jays, shaking up the AL wild card picture. Volatile division leads leave the Seattle Mariners reeling, while the underperforming Blue Jays and White Sox face mounting pressure ahead of the trade deadline. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Phillies close the gap on the Atlanta Braves as Kyle Schwarber smashes his 30th home run and Zack Wheeler anchors the rotation. Discussion turns to Dave Dombrowski's aggressive style and why the Giants, behind strong outings from Logan Webb and Rafael Devers, should consider selling their veteran stars. Which teams will seize the moment and become contenders before July’s trade frenzy? Tune in for expert insight and the latest MLB playoff race twists.

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