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Best catching season … ever? This backstop has a chance

Look at the best seasons by Hall of Famers like Johnny Bench and Mike Piazza, and what Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is doing this year might just top them all.

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Michael Harris II had a nice view of the Philly landscaping on this home run robbery.

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There is a new projected No. 2 pick in MLB Pipeline’s updated mock draft, and six other players expected to go in the first round moved up at least half a dozen slots.

As MLB partners with the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, here are some other ways that baseball and softball have crossed paths.

It’s no surprise that Aaron Judge is putting together another MVP-level season, but the Yankees have another former MVP whose return to form has been a key to their success.

Weston Wilson got some extra exercise during an at-bat when he rounded the bases on a long drive over the fence — only to realize it had been foul.

After meeting and exchanging bracelets with 13-year-old cancer patient Theo Price, Tigers No. 4 prospect Josue Briceño really gave the youngster a night to remember by slugging three homers.

Ronald Acuña Jr.’s monumental return and historic performances by Tarik Skubal and Oneil Cruz provided some of the most impressive numbers we saw over the past week.

It’s a full day of baseball on MLB Network with Reds vs. Cubs at 2 p.m. ET, Brewers vs. Phillies at 6:30 and Pirates vs. Padres at 9:30.

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