Danny Vietti
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BREAKING: The Seattle Mariners are acquiring first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks, sources tell ESPN.
Jesse Chavez was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 42nd round out of Riverside Community College (2002). He was the 1,252nd overall pick. He would go on to pitch for 18 seasons and become a 2021 World Series champion. Fantastic career.
BREAKING: Jesse Chavez announces his retirement from Major League Baseball. Congratulations on a great career, Jesse!
Phillies LHP Christopher Sanchez has 3 complete games since last season. No other NL player has more than 1 CG in that span.
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Rich Hill was first drafted in 1999. 3 years later, Pete Crow-Armstrong was born. These two will likely face each other on Tuesday.
Welcome back Rich Hill, who will be starting Tuesday for the Kansas City Royals against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Matt Olson hits a lot of foul balls 2021: 538 foul balls (4th-most in MLB) 2022: 567 foul balls (3rd-most in MLB) 2023: 592 foul balls (5th-most in MLB) 2024: 644 foul balls (most in MLB) 2025: 363 foul balls (most in MLB)
George Springer has reached base via catcher's interference 6 TIMES this season. That's twice as many as any other player. Most catchers interference: 1.) George Springer: 6 2.) Luis Urias: 3 2.) Sal Frelick: 3 2.) Kerry Carpenter: 3 2.) Luis Robert: 3 6.) 8 others tied with 2
Scottie Scheffler has won 4 PGA events this season. Colorado Rockies have won 3 series this season.
Total wins since May 2 Scottie Scheffler: 3 (4 events played) Colorado Rockies: 3 (28 games played)
Devin Williams' changeup has been considered one of the most unhittable pitches in baseball this decade. Ronald Acuña Jr. just hit this Devin Williams changeup like it was batting practice.
456 FEET OFF THE BAT 🤯 Ronald Acuña Jr. just made this baseball disappear!
Byron Buxton played as flawless a first half as one could have. • Only qualified player to not ground into double play • 17/17 stolen bases (0 caught stealing) • Fastest sprint speed in MLB (30.3 ft/s) • +1.0 route defensively (1st in MLB) • .289 BA/.925 OPS/21 HR
Translation: Shohei Ohtani will start on the mound Wednesday
The Dodgers say a robot from Pasadena's Jet Propulsion Laboratory will throw out the first pitch on Wednesday.
There have been 212 bunt for hits in MLB this season. Only 1 team has not successfully bunted for a hit… Detroit Tigers (0)
Trade: The Kansas City Royals are acquiring infielder Adam Frazier from the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to sources familiar with the deal. Cam Devanney is going to the Pirates.
Not long ago, Ken Griffey Jr. was getting his photo taken at MLB All-Star Week. Now, Griffey Jr. is behind the camera, taking photos of the next generation of baseball stars.
Francisco Lindor pulling up to the Red Carpet holding a baby while pushing a stroller is elite dad energy.
Big Al Hits Dingers. So, obviously, there is not a more fitting person to build an ultimate Home Run Derby bracket. Follow @CBSSports on TikTok for more.