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Cal Raleigh #29 of the Seattle Mariners poses with the trophy after winning the Home Run Derby at Truist Park on July 14, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Mariners’ Cal Raleigh becomes first catcher to win Home Run Derby

Cal Raleigh became the first catcher to win the Home Run Derby on Monday night, besting Junior Caminero 18-15 in the final round at Truist Park.

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Luis Ortiz (45) reacts after slipping while fielding a ground ball in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images/File Photo

Guardians RHP Luis Ortiz placed on leave by MLB

Guardians right-hander Luis Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through the end of the All-Star break due to an ongoing investigation.

U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) carries the trophy after Republicans win the annual Congressional baseball game at Nationals Park on June 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. The annual game that began in 1901, features Republican congressional members vs Democratic congressional members and raises money for charity. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

GOP wins annual Congressional baseball game against Democrats for fifth year in a row

Republican lawmakers emerged victorious over their Democrat counterparts in the 2025 Congressional baseball game — marking their fifth consecutive win.

CINCINNATI, OH - JANUARY 19: Former Cincinnati Reds player Pete Rose laughs during a press conference at the Champions Club at Great American Ball Park on January 19, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Rose was introduced as the latest member of the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and will be inducted at a game in June. (Photo by Mark Lyons/Getty Images)

After Decades, MLB Clears Pete Rose And Others For Hall Of Fame Consideration

Considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time, Pete Rose was finally removed from Major League Baseball’s (MLB) permanently ineligible list — making him eligible for the MLB Hall of Fame for the first time-ever.

Cincinnati Reds former player Pete Rose speaks during a pregame ceremony of the unveiling of his bronze statue at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Hall of Fame door opens for Pete Rose after removal from MLB’s ineligible list

Rose, MLB’s all-time hits leader, was caught betting on games while manager of the Cincinnati Reds and was barred for life from baseball by Commissioner Bart Giamatti in 1989.

San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill (3) is congratulated after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Reports: Padres OF Jackson Merrill gets 9-year, $135M extension

San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill has agreed to a nine-year, $135 million extension, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.