# Players Needing to Step Up This Season

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Podcast: [MLB Baseball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mlb-baseball-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7445019)
Published: 2026-06-01T01:53:10+00:00
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## Resource

Two months into the season, baseball’s biggest names are hitting rough patches—and their teams are paying the price. From Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Gunnar Henderson in the AL East to Austin Riley and Trea Turner in the NL East, sluggers and stars alike are struggling to find their groove. Speedsters like Chandler Simpson are cooling off, while Steven Kwan and Vinnie Pasquantino are fighting to reclaim past form. In the NL Central, Sal Frelick and Nolan Gorman are under pressure to deliver, and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Henry Davis are searching for consistency. Even in the NL West, Fernando Tatis Jr. finally cracked the homer code—but the Padres need more. The Giants wait for Matt Chapman to drive the ball, and the Diamondbacks hope Geraldo Perdomo keeps climbing. Across the league, expectations are mounting—and the clock is ticking. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1f1faee84f61dd47

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