#major-league-baseball

#major-league-baseball

Byron Buxton announced he will participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park after earning a second All-Star Game selection, marking his first appearance in the event.

In his first at-bat against All-Star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Vaughn connected with a 2-2 slider at the top of the zone. The ball left his bat at 101.8 mph and flew 409 feet to left center field for a three-run home run.

Janson Junk held the Cincinnati Reds to one hit through six innings, leading the Marlins to a 5-1 road win, showcasing excellent pitching and strategic baserunning.

Billy McKinney has been outrighted to Triple-A Round Rock after clearing waivers, having been designated for assignment by the Rangers last week.

In 2000, a notable promotion named "John Rocker Awareness Night" successfully drew a large crowd to the Butte Copper Kings game, highlighting social awareness by offering free admission to individuals offended by Rocker's comments.

Dick Fitts has pitched in ten major league games so far in his young career, and aside from that one disastrous outing against the Angels a month ago when he gave up six runs in the first inning, he's been very solid.

Yoshida's long recovery from shoulder surgery is nearing an end as he begins a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester to get back to the field.

The Los Angeles Angels announced that manager Ron Washington will remain on medical leave for the remainder of the season due to health concerns, specifically shortness of breath.

Cano's initial success in 2023 sharply contrasts with his 2024 performance, where he has struggled with a 4.73 ERA that doesn't meet expectations for a key reliever.

"The long ball might not be the sustainable way of winning, but it was good enough for the New York Mets to snap their season-worst seven-game losing streak on Saturday night, clubbing a franchise-record seven solo home runs in an 11-4 win over the Phillies in Philadelphia."