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It’s Sunday, July 6. On this day in 1933, MLB's first All-Star Game at Comiskey Park saw the AL beat the NL 4-2, with Babe Ruth's two-run homer boosting baseball's popularity during the Great Depression.
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 | ⚾ Former White Sox Closer Bobby Jenks Passes Away |
Bobby Jenks, the hard-throwing closer who sealed the White Sox’s first World Series title in 88 years, passed away on Friday in Portugal after a courageous battle with Stage 4 stomach cancer at just 44 years old.
A two-time All-Star in 2006 and 2007, Jenks saved 173 games in six seasons with the White Sox and became a fan favorite with a 102 mph fastball and his dominant postseason presence.
After retiring from MLB in 2011 — including a stint with the Red Sox — he transitioned into coaching and managing, earning Pioneer League Manager of the Year honors in 2022.
The White Sox and former teammates remembered him as both a fierce competitor and a loving father of six — a “big teddy bear” off the field and a legend on it. |
⚾ Yankees' Clarke Schmidt Likely to Have Tommy John Surgery |
Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt is expected to undergo his second Tommy John surgery after an MRI revealed a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, following forearm tightness that landed him on the injured list.
New York Manager Aaron Boone described Schmidt as “obviously devastated,” but praised his mindset to “flip the script” and commit fully to rehab.
The procedure will sideline him for the rest of 2025 and likely most (if not all) of 2026—a significant blow to a rotation already missing Gerrit Cole and Luis Gil.
In the short term, Yankees No. 10 prospect Cam Schlittler is expected to fill Schmidt’s spot in the rotation as a struggling New York looks ahead to the July 31 trade deadline. |
🏀 VJ Edgecombe Overshadows Ace Bailey in Summer League Debut |
76ers No. 3 overall pick VJ Edgecombe stole the spotlight in his NBA Summer League debut on Saturday night, dropping 28 points with 10 boards and 4 assists in just 29 minutes—complete with a show‑stopping dunk.
Meanwhile, Jazz No. 5 overall pick Ace Bailey showed flashes of athleticism and effort but struggled to find his rhythm, finishing with just 8 points on 3-for-13 shooting.
Despite Utah pulling out the narrow 93-89 win, Edgecombe’s explosive display firmly announced him as the night’s superstar—while Bailey left with more questions than answers. |
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► Mets star Brandon Nimmo hit his second grand slam in four days, leading the Mets to a 12-6 win vs. the Yankees on Saturday, with Pete Alonso adding two home runs and Francisco Lindor scoring four runs. (More)
► Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was left bloodied but stayed in the game after being accidentally hit in the face by a throw from teammate Anthony Volpe during the Yankees' loss vs. the Mets on Saturday. (See Video)
► Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, on his 31st birthday, pitched two scoreless innings, striking out three Astros batters including the side in the second, but Los Angeles fell 6-4 on Saturday. (More)
► Tigers star Gleyber Torres left Saturday night's game vs. the Guardians after a collision at second base resulted in a neck contusion, but he avoided serious injury and is expected return soon. (More)
► Twins utility Brooks Lee executed a walk-off bunt single in the ninth inning to secure a 6-5 victory vs. the Rays on Saturday, marking manager Rocco Baldelli's 500th career win. (See Video)
► The Diamondbacks activated star outfielder Corbin Carroll from the 10-day IL prior to Saturday's game vs. the Royals after recovering from a chip fracture in his left wrist. (More)
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ICYMI: This Week’s Most-Clicked Links
► Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu put on a vintage Fenway show, thundering an inside‑the‑park homer in the fifth—racing home on a wild bounce off the triangle wall after Reds' TJ Friedl slipped in pursuit. (See Video)
► The Suns' trade of Kevin Durant to the Rockets, now fully agreed in principle, has reportedly expanded to include a record-setting seven NBA teams—Nets, Warriors, Lakers, Timberwolves, and Hawks. (See Details)
► Chase Elliott pulled off a heart‑pounding, last‑lap pass on Brad Keselowski to claim the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway, marking his first win of 2025 and snapping a 44-race drought. (Watch Finish) |
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► Davis Thompson sank a crucial 10-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to break a 10-player tie, finishing with a 4-under 67 and taking a one-shot lead at 15-under 198 after the third round of the John Deere Classic. (More)
► The Wizards reportedly acquired young wing Cam Whitmore from the Rockets in exchange for two future second‑round draft picks, a move aimed at giving him a clearer path to playing time on a rebuilding Wizards team. (More)
► Notre Dame football secured a commitment from Devin Fitzgerald, a three-star wide receiver and son of NFL legend Larry Fitzgerald, for the Class of 2026. (More)
► New Knicks coach Mike Brown reportedly signed a four-year, $40 million contract, replacing Tom Thibodeau, who is still owed $30 million after his firing, totaling $70 million in coaching salaries over the next four years. (More)
► Former Alabama star AJ McCarron ripped Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos for his "stupidity" in trash-talking Alabama, calling out the transfer's bold claims and questioning his understanding of the Crimson Tide's legacy. (See Details)
► Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to a 4-1 win vs. CF Montreal with two goals and an assist in their first MLS match since the FIFA Club World Cup, signaling a strong return to league play. (More)
► Former Bruins forward Lyndon Byers, who played nine NHL seasons and helped Boston reach the Stanley Cup Final in 1988 and 1990, passed away at 61. (More)
► Saints RB Alvin Kamara threw a poor first pitch prior to Saturday's Cardinals-Cubs game but redeemed himself with a better second attempt after requesting a do-over. (See Video)
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