Milwaukee roars back from a 5-0 hole to walk it off in New York, extending their streak to nine as Isaac Collins crushed a 2-2 Diaz fastball 363 feet to right for his eighth homer. The Brewers ripped off a late surge powered by Will Contreras, who went deep twice (his 12th and 13th on the season) to spark the rally, and Joey Ortiz capped the eighth with a two-out RBI single off Pete Alonso’s glove to tie the game. New York jumped ahead early, sending six across in the first five frames behind Soto, McNeil, Baty, and Mauricio, but Diaz coughed up the lead in the ninth as Collins delivered the walk-off with Zimmerman-like poise. The Mets’ slide stretched to seven, widening their gap in the NL East, while Milwaukee kept rolling on their magic run and climbed within striking distance of the division lead.

The fantasy baseball landscape has shifted significantly following the trade deadline, impacting bullpen structures across the league. Josh Hader remains the top closer despite not registering saves recently, with a solid 2.13 ERA and a robust strikeout rate. Andrés Muñoz has emerged as a reliable option for the Seattle Mariners, converting two saves this past week. Edwin Díaz's performance for the New York Mets has been shaky, underscored by recent unearned runs that raise concerns for fantasy managers.

Aroldis Chapman and Jhoan Duran have also solidified their positions in the second tier of closers, each adding saves to their totals. Meanwhile, new opportunities have arisen for Kyle Finnegan in Detroit and Phil Maton in Texas, highlighting the volatility of the closer role. As teams adjust their bullpens, fantasy players must keep an eye on these changes, especially the potential for saves and overall performance improvements.

Pete Alonso continues to chase history, now just two home runs shy of becoming the New York Mets' all-time home run leader after a stellar performance against the Cleveland Guardians. In a gripping game at Citi Field, Alonso went 4-for-5 with four RBIs, including a three-run homer that ignited a comeback for the Mets. However, a late strikeout with the bases loaded and a crucial error by Brett Baty led to the Mets' downfall, losing 7-6 in ten innings. This marked their sixth loss in seven games, leaving them two games behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East race.

Alonso's resurgence is a bright spot for the Mets amid their struggles, highlighted by his ability to step up in critical moments. The Mets aimed to leverage this momentum but fell short as closer Edwin Diaz managed to keep the game tied before the Guardians capitalized on a defensive miscue. Meanwhile, starting pitcher Sean Manaea faced challenges after a strong start, ultimately leading to his exit after giving up five runs. The Mets' rally, driven by a combination of timely hits and aggressive base running, showcased their potential but ultimately underscored the need for consistency as they head into the crucial stretch of the season.