- The Miami Marlins have the best record in baseball for June (18-6), a surprise hot streak that’s lifted them to 44-40 overall.
- Several unexpected contenders are making noise — the White Sox lead the AL Central, the Rays the AL East, the Cardinals would hold a wild-card spot, and the Nationals even have a winning record.
- Much of the success has come from unsung heroes: rookies like TJ Rumfield and steady vets like Sonny Gray (plus plenty of midseason role players) have been driving these surprise runs.
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