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Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman will return to his old stomping grounds during Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta, and the former MVP might not be able to maintain a stoic disposition. MLB insider Bob Nightengale recently reported that Freeman is anticipating an emotional experience. The 35-year-old was drafted by the Atlanta Braves […]

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has made some bombshell comments in recent days. He is dropping another bold statement, about the upcoming 2028 Olympics. Manfred is open to the idea of having Major League Baseball players participate in those games, with a catch. “Commissioner Rob Manfred says ‘it’s possible’’ to have MLB players play in the […]

Seattle Mariners star Cal Raleigh is tipping his cap to a young competitor. Raleigh is giving flowers to young Athletics infielder Jacob Wilson. Wilson is the first rookie shortstop to be selected by fans to start the All-Star game, per USA Today. Raleigh says he and the Mariners have struggled to stop the young Wilson […]

Already the MLB home run leader through the first half of the 2025 MLB season, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh added yet another big achievement to his resume when he bested seven other players in Monday’s Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta. The Mariners and their fans were all over social media to […]

One of the best young pitchers in baseball is Milwaukee Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski. Despite only appearing in five games, Misiorowski was selected to the MLB All-Star Game. Although he received some support, there has been some criticism as well. Philadelphia Phillies players such as Nick Castellanos and Trea Turner felt their teammates Cristopher Sanchez […]

New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried is dealing with a blister on one of his fingers. Fried is opening up about how the ailment is affecting him. “I don’t want to go too soon or too quick where it lingers and becomes a problem,” Fried said, per ESPN. “So, we’re still going to use the […]

Ken Griffey Jr. is no longer the only Seattle Mariners player to ever win the MLB Home Run Derby. It is a two-man club now, as he is joined by catcher Cal Raleigh, who won the event on Monday night at Truist Park in Atlanta. Raleigh further proved he’s the king of the long ball […]

Pittsburgh Pirates star Oneil Cruz had a big night on Monday at the MLB Home Run Derby. Cruz blasted several homers, and came close to winning the event. Cruz used an unusual bat in the derby, with the iconic video game figure Donkey Kong on it. MLB released some photos of the bat on X, […]

Only one Seattle Mariners player had won the MLB Home Run Derby — until Monday arrived. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh flexed his muscles and bested the rest of the competition at Truist Park in Atlanta, as he achieved the same feat Seattle legend Ken Griffey Jr. did in 1999. “It’s kind of surreal,” Raleigh said […]

Last night, Cal Raleigh didn’t just rewrite Major League Baseball’s record books; he brought an entire childhood dream to vibrant, viral life. Hours after capturing the 2025 Home Run Derby crown in awe-inspiring fashion, a decades-old video surfaced on social media, the now-famous Mariners catcher, just eight years old, earnestly telling the world that one […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. has been on fire for the New York Yankees ever since he returned from the Injured List in early June, and at the All-Star break, he has tallied 17 home runs on an OPS of .861, being well-deserving of an All-Star Game nod as well as an inclusion in the Home Run […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers may be focused on the postseason, but manager Dave Roberts is also addressing an All-Star Game controversy involving a rival player. Roberts has thrown his support behind Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski, whose surprise inclusion in the National League All-Star roster raised eyebrows across the league. Misiorowski has made just five […]

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh continues to have quite the banner year. Not only is he hitting balls out of the park at a rate better than everyone, as he currently is the MLB-leader in home runs at the All-Star break (with 38), he also flexed his muscle in the Home Run Derby, defeating Tampa […]

Cal Raleigh’s dream season continued Monday night when the Seattle Mariners’ slugger capped off a remarkable first half with a historic Home Run Derby performance. The All-Star catcher was the betting favorite to win the event after leading the majors in homers at the break. And Raleigh came through with a strong showing. After out-donging […]

The Athletics might not be in the playoff spotlight, but slugger Brent Rooker gave the franchise a surge of relevance during the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby. Representing the A’s, Rooker matched Cal Raleigh in first-round home runs at Truist Park in Atlanta—only to be eliminated by the narrowest margin in Derby history. The elimination […]

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton didn’t just step into the spotlight at the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby—he swung with purpose. Behind the eye-catching custom bat he used lies a deeply personal story that highlights Buxton’s return to joy after years of setbacks. The Home Run Derby appearance wasn’t just a power display—it symbolized […]

Even though there were some high spots, ESPN got a fair amount of pushback from fans unhappy about a couple of production elements – mainly the split-screen and strange camera angles- during coverage of the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park. Although the Home Run Derby is usually one of the most enjoyable events […]

Things didn’t go quite as planned for Jazz Chisholm Jr. on Monday night. When the New York Yankees’ All-Star infielder decided to join the Home Run Derby he probably never envisioned it turning out so badly. Chisholm had an absolutely dismal showing in the Derby. He took 38 swings and totaled three home runs, per […]

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge reflected on another phenomenal achievement at age 33. The superstar slugger is in the middle of perhaps his best season yet and a prime contender for not only American League MVP but also the Triple Crown. Judge additionally reached a historic milestone as the fastest player ever to reach […]

Tampa Bay Rays slugger Junior Caminero came up just short in the 2025 Home Run Derby after a valiant effort, falling to Cal Raleigh in a dramatic championship round. But the real highlight of the night wasn’t just Caminero’s thunderous power display — it was the moment when a ball kid literally robbed him of […]

In one of the highlights of the 2025 Home Run Derby, Pittsburgh Pirates’ Oneil Cruz hit a remarkable 513-foot home run in the first round of the Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta. This home run shocked the crowd – it was terrific- tied the overall Derby record for length in a non-Coors Field venue […]

Athletics slugger Brent Rooker was on the historically wrong side of the closest first-round eliminations in Home Run Derby history, falling just 0.08 feet short of advancing to the semifinals at Truist Park. Rooker, the A’s power-hitting outfielder, launched 17 home runs in the first round of the MLB Home Run Derby at Truist Park […]

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh had a remarkable first half of the 2025 season and he’s hoping to cap his historic start with a Home Run Derby crown. Raleigh emerged as the betting favorite to win the exhibition on the strength of his incredible production for the Mariners. However, the switch-hitting catcher threw the audience […]

Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Oneil Cruz made Home Run Derby history Monday night, launching a jaw-dropping 513-foot home run that electrified Truist Park and the baseball world. Competing in the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, Cruz represented the Pirates as the event’s only non-All-Star—and he didn’t disappoint. His towering blast tied the longest Derby homer ever […]

Washington Nationals slugger James Wood is introducing himself to a national audience in the 2025 Home Run Derby. Opposing pitchers are already aware of the Nationals’ most dangerous hitter, choosing to pitch around Wood when possible. But the second-year pro had an opportunity to display his power in Monday’s exhibition. And he didn’t disappoint. Wood […]

The Houston Astros are 1-5 in their last six games, as the team experienced a little skid right before the MLB All-Star break. It is a tad concerning, however, manager Joe Espada is maintaining positivity for the second half of the regular season. When asked about the recent skid, Astros manager Joe Espada focused more […]

After four years, Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom is back in the All-Star Game. The road back wasn’t easy for the now five-time All-Star. He signed with Texas after establishing himself as one of the best pitchers in the game with the New York Mets. But after just six starts that season, he went […]

Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne are arriving at the All-Star Game in style. The couple, who met at LSU, was seen getting off his plane at the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport on Sunday night (July 13), according to photos obtained by TMZ. In addition to Skenes and Dunne, Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz was also on the plane […]

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox have one of, if not the longest, rivalries in American sports. However, in recent years, it hasn’t been nearly as competitive as it was in the past. With the Red Sox scorching hot right now and the AL East race close to the wire, New York slugger […]

The New York Yankees are once again at the heart of a league-wide debate—this time, it’s about technology. With the 2025 MLB All-Star Game set to debut the ABS challenge system on Tuesday night, Yankees superstar Aaron Judge voiced his hesitation about “robot umpires,” adding an influential player’s perspective to the growing conversation. The moment […]

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge is an All-Star for the fifth year in a row and he’s more than earned the title this season. Judge is batting a league-leading .355 with 35 home runs and a bonkers 228 OPS+. He’s also leading the American League in hits, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, walks and runs […]

Max Fried didn’t join the New York Yankees as a question mark. He joined as a proven ace. But 2025 marks his first year in the Bronx, and adjusting to the pressure of New York isn’t a guarantee, no matter your resume. That’s why former franchise legend and Hall of Famer CC Sabathia took time […]

Shohei Ohtani walks into MLB All-Star game weekend as one of the main attractions. Many fans will wonder if the National League team will allow the Los Angeles Dodgers star to swing and pitch Tuesday. Dave Roberts holds that decision for the NL roster. The skipper Roberts already turned to Ohtani’s versatility a month before […]

There is no doubt that Los Angeles Dodgers’ star ace Clayton Kershaw will be a Hall of Famer. It will only be a matter of time until he is inducted. His longevity and dominance over his career have been a thorn in Manny Machado and the San Diego Padres for many years. Ahead of the […]

The San Diego Padres are one of the few MLB teams this season that sent at least five players to the Midsummer Classic. Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. snuck in as an All-Star, but there is no question he is an All-Star caliber player as one of the faces of baseball. Tatis Jr. joins Manny […]

The Tampa Bay Rays will soon change ownership. Stuart Sternberg has agreed to sell the franchise to a group led by Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski for approximately $1.7 billion, per Evan Drellich and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The deal is expected to be finalized around September. This looming transaction should have a major impact […]

The New York Yankees are only two games out of first place in the American League East, but injuries and ineffectiveness have combined to give the team plenty to work on as the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches. MLB insider Ken Rosenthal appeared on Fox Sports on Monday, where he laid out exactly what the […]

Third baseman Eugenio Suárez of the Arizona Diamondbacks has become a hot topic as we approach the MLB trade deadline, especially with the New York Yankees showing interest. During his All-Star media session, Suárez expressed his desire to join the Bronx Bombers. “It’s a team that wants to win.” Suárez shared, “They’re hungry still. If […]

Everybody loves the long ball. The most exciting play in baseball is the home run, and hitting the baseball over the fence just so happens to be arguably the most important skill set in modern MLB. The best power hitters currently in the league are squaring off in the 2025 Home Run Derby, a contest […]