July was a month of separation, a chance to see which players made significant progress. Here’s how the top players stand.
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- Hopes and Haddin depart Punjab Kings coaching staff
- Afghanistan look to tick boxes in rare Test outing against confident Bangladesh
- Nathan McSweeney – evolving in England, adapting in India
- Guptill and Adams to assist Brownlie on New Zealand’s T20I tour of Australia
- Weatherald subbed out with concussion after fielding incident
- SA20 auction: JSK sign Pollard, Rowles; MICT pick Hetmyer and Boult
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Where Cal Raleigh’s catcher home run record ranks among all-time surprising power seasons
The Mariners slugger made long ball history with his 49th blast of 2025. Here’s how his year stacks up with other shocking breakouts.
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Judge throws to bases; return to outfield still TBD
Yankees star Aaron Judge threw to bases at Yankee Stadium for the first time since a flexor strain in his right arm forced him into a full-time DH role.
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Raleigh hits 48th, 49th HRs to set catcher record
Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hit his major-league-leading 48th and 49th home runs on Sunday against the Athletics, breaking the single-season record for catchers.
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Eala stuns US Open 14-seed in 1st for Philippines
Alexandra Eala became the first player representing the Philippines to win a Grand Slam match, doing so at the US Open by defeating No. 14 seed Clara Tauson 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (13-11) on Sunday after coming back from a 5-1 deficit in the third set.
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Sabalenka tested early, then cruises at US Open
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and No. 1 seed moved into the second round of the US Open on Sunday after weathering a challenging first set in her first match.
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James, son of ex-RB Edgerrin, out at Cincy hoops
Cincinnati standout Jizzle James, son of Hall of Fame running back Edgerrin James, has been dismissed from the team.
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How mid-major coaches are embracing — or resisting — being high-major launchpads
Some mid-major coaches lean into pitching their programs as a development step. Others are reluctant.
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Brewers celebrate legendary broadcaster Uecker
The Brewers paid tribute to longtime broadcaster Bob Uecker, who died in January at age 90, in a star-studded pregame ceremony.
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Raleigh hits 48th HR to tie MLB mark for catchers
Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 48th home run on Sunday against the Athletics, tying the single-season record for catchers.