Judge reaches 350 homers fastest in MLB history
Aaron Judge became the quickest player to 350 career home runs, signaling potential entry into the 500-homer club. The piece weighs in on peers like Giancarlo Stanton, Mike Trout, and Paul Goldschmidt, notes injuries, and highlights standout first-half performers such as Ceddanne Rafalea, Nico Hoerner, Michael Busch, Cristopher Sanchez, Framber Valdez, and others.
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Aaron Judge
MLB
Bronx
Yankees
Giancarlo Stanton
Mike Trout
Paul Goldschmidt
Manny Machado
Freddie Freeman
Nolan Arenado
Bryce
Barry Bonds
Alex Rodriguez
Ken Griffey Jr
Jim Thome
Sammy Sosa
Rafael Palmeiro
Manny Ramirez
Frank Thomas
Gary Sheffield
Detroit
Miguel Cabrera
Red Sox
David Ortiz
Judge
Atlanta
Ceddanne Rafalea
Nico Hoerner
Michael Busch
Cubs
Hoerner
Busch
Cristopher Sanchez
Phillies
Philadelphia
Padres
Framber Valdez
Astros
Raleigh makes history in Derby as lefty heat drives win
Raleigh becomes the second Derby switch-hitter after Adley Rutschman to advance with eight left-handed hits then seven right-handed, finishing with a tiebreaker edge over Buxton for a semifinal spot. Caminero edged Bux ton 8-7 in the other semifinal as notable power show results unfold.
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Baltimore
Adley Rutschman
Raleigh
Caminero
Minnesota
Byron Buxton
Atlanta
Matt Olson
Washington
James Wood
New York Yankees
Jazz Chisholm Jr
Booker
Cruz
Buxton
Statcast
Juan Soto
Denver
Coors Field
Arlington
Texas
Marcell Ozuna
Wood
Olson
Chisholm
Ohtani to lead NL in All Star lineup at Truist Park
Shohei Ohtani will bat leadoff for the NL in the All Star Game at Truist Park with Ronald Acuña Jr at two and Ketel Marte third. Freddie Freeman Manny Machado and Will Smith follow, while Paul Skenes starts for the NL and Tarik Skubal opens for the AL. The lineup features stars like Francisco Lindor Pete Crow-Armstrong and Javy Baez as part of a star driven showcase.
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Atlanta
Shohei Ohtani
Truist Park
Los Angeles Dodgers
Ronald Acufia Jr
Atlanta Braves
Arizona
Ketel Marte
Dodgers
Dave Roberts
Los Angeles
Freddie Freeman
San Diego
Manny Machado
Will Smith
Chicago Cubs
Kyle Tucker
New York Mets
Francisco Lindor
Cubs
Pete Crow-Armstrong
Pittsburgh
Paul Skenes
Major League Baseball
Detroit
Tarik Skubal
Roberts
Gleyber Torres
Tigers
Riley Greene
New York Yankees
Aaron Judge
Seattle
Cal Raleigh
Toronto
Vladimir Guerrero Jr
Baltimore
Ryan O’hearn
Tampa Bay
Junior Caminero
Javy Baez
Athletics
Jacob Wilson
Ohtani
Skubal
MLB
Skenes
Pirates
Curveball decline reshapes MLB pitching trends across
The major league curveball usage has fallen sharply from 10.7 percent in 2019 to 8.5 percent this season, with 22,962 fewer curveballs in 2024 than five years earlier. Athletics now throw curves about 2.5 percent of pitches while velocity dominates. Pitching coaches note emphasis on speed over deception as sweepers and sliders rise and 12-6 curves fade.
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Atlanta
Athletics
MLB
Tampa Bay
Shane Baz
Baltimore
Candy Cummings
Atlantic Ocean
Fred Goldsmith
Sandy Koufax
Nolan Ryan
Clayton Kershaw
New York Yankees
Omar Minaya
Dallas Bra
Den
Braden
Nike
Colorado
Scott Emerson
Weto
Yankees
Gerrit Cole
Robot Umpires Debut Eyeing All Star Game In Atlanta
Tarik Skubal says the automated strike zone changes how he views balls and strikes as MLB introduces the robot system for the All Star Game in Atlanta. Paul Skenes, Clayton Kershaw and others weigh in on challenges, box size, and potential rule refinements ahead of the event.
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Atlanta
Tarik Skubal
Detroit
MLB
Pittsburgh
Paul Skenes
Clayton Kershaw
Dodgers
Aaron Judge
Jose Altuve
Rob Manfred
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Associated Press
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DERBY
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Brent Rooker
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