A catcher with 3 HRs … as leadoff hitter?!

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A catcher with 3 HRs … as leadoff hitter?!

Wednesday, August 06

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Shea Langeliers rounds the bases on his big night

1st time as a leadoff hitter? How about a three-homer game

Moved to the top of the A’s lineup, Shea Langeliers became the second catcher to hit three home runs from the leadoff spot — but that’s just one reason his night was so historic.

Crochet rolls after 9 days of rest in Red Sox’s 7th straight win

MLB-leading Brewers cap best 60-game stretch in club history

Cy Young poll: Skenes retakes NL lead; AL vote is unanimous

Gurriel feasts on 103.9 mph pitch for record homer

Muncy homers twice, matches Piazza’s LA slugging feat

Kepler steps up for Phils’ offense with outfield roles in question

Eovaldi nearly unhittable vs. Yankees as ERA shrinks to miniscule 1.38

Webb (10 K’s) battles through long 3rd inning for 10th win of the season

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TOP PERFORMANCES

Daulton Varsho

2nd of his 2 HRs traveled 467 feet, longest of his career

Shea Langeliers

4th catcher with multiple 3-HR games (d’Arnaud, Carter, Bench)

Nathan Eovaldi

6-0 with 0.47 ERA (2 ER in 38.2 IP) and 36 K’s in past 6 starts

Logan Webb

6th career start with 10+ strikeouts and no walks

Bryan Woo

9 K’s in 7 IP; has gone at least 6 IP in all 22 starts

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An animated gif of Rangers third baseman Josh Smith making a sliding catch right in front of the Yankees' dugout

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They’re not just great, they are — or could be — all-time greats

You shouldn’t casually throw around the term GOAT. But the greatest-of-all-time title doesn’t only belong to past players. These current stars might go down as the best for their teams at their positions.

A historic first for the Red Sox broadcast

Emma Tiedemann and Alanna Rizzo highlighted an all-female Red Sox broadcast, from the booth to the studio show to behind the scenes, part of the team’s Women’s Celebration Night at Fenway Park.

Emma Tiedemann and Alanna Rizzo in the Red Sox broadcast booth

Chipper and Tucker talk elite hitting

From one All-Star to another, Chipper Jones and Kyle Tucker break down tactics and adjustments needed to perform at the highest level. Watch the Pursuit of High Performance presented by Sage.

Kyle Tucker and Chipper Jones in the batting cage

Heart & Hustle Award winners announced

The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association has announced the winners of the 2025 Heart & Hustle Award, which is presented to the active players who “exemplify a true passion for the game and who best embody the values, spirit and tradition of the game.”

The MLB Players Alumni Association announced its Heart & Hustle Award winners

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PIT 1

MIN 6
DET 3

HOU 7
MIA 3

ATH 16
WSH 7

BAL 0
PHI 5

KC 2
BOS 6

CLE 3
NYM 2

MIL 7
ATL 2

CIN 5
CHC 1

NYY 0
TEX 2

TOR 10
COL 4

TB 7
LAA 3

SD 10
AZ 5

CWS 3
SEA 8

STL 6
LAD 12

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