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MLB Stars’ 2026 Performance Drops Sharply, WAR Down 39.9%

9/6/2026

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U.S. MLB stars saw a steep performance drop in 2026, prompting league-wide concerns.
Cal Raleigh hit .172 with 20 home runs, far below his 2025 output.
The 2025 MVP and Cy-Young cohort’s WAR fell 39.9% to 87.2, the third-largest decline since 1995.
Seattle Mariners runs per game dropped from 4.93 in 2025 to about 4.00 in 2026, ranking 29th.

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Story summary

U.S. MLB stars saw a steep performance drop in 2026, prompting league-wide concerns.
Cal Raleigh hit .172 with 20 home runs, far below his 2025 output.
The 2025 MVP and Cy-Young cohort’s WAR fell 39.9% to 87.2, the third-largest decline since 1995.
Seattle Mariners runs per game dropped from 4.93 in 2025 to about 4.00 in 2026, ranking 29th.