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It’s Saturday, July 5. On this day in 1921, White Sox players, including Shoeless Joe Jackson, faced trial for allegedly throwing the 1919 World Series in a gambling scandal, leading to their acquittal but permanent baseball bans.
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⚾ Dodgers Suffer Worst Loss in Dodger Stadium History |
The Dodgers took a brutal 18–1 shellacking from the Astros on Friday night, marking the most lopsided loss in the history of Dodger Stadium.
Houston erupted for a 10-run sixth inning—capped by Victor Caratini's grand slam—and racked up 20 hits, five homers, and 11 extra-base knocks.
That 17-run defeat is the largest margin of loss at home since the team moved into Chavez Ravine in 1962, bettering even the devastating 1947 Brooklyn Giants 19–2 drubbing.
Still, despite this historic loss, L.A. keeps baseball’s best record at 56–33, sitting atop the majors—no small feat amid the mess. |
⚾ Cubs Blast Franchise-Record 8 HRs in Rout of Cardinals |
The Cubs also went bonkers on July 4th, unleashing a franchise-record eight home runs in an 11-3 drubbing of the Cardinals at Wrigley.
Michael Busch was the star of the show with a career-first three-homer game, finishing 4-for-4 with five RBIs, while Pete Crow‑Armstrong chipped in two bombs and made a diving catch that energized the park.
Chicago smashed six homers within the first three innings—all off Miles Mikolas—and added two more later on, with Dansby Swanson and Busch going back-to-back to officially set the record.
🎥 Watch: All eight homers (YouTube) | 🌭 Joey Chestnut Reclaims Title at Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Joey Chestnut made a triumphant return at Nathan’s Famous on Coney Island Friday, reclaiming his throne with a jaw-dropping 70½‑hot‑dog binge to capture his record 17th Mustard Belt in ten minutes.
The 41‑year‑old Hoosier outstripped 2024 champ Patrick Bertoletti by nearly 24 dogs, proving that even after a year‑long ban over a sponsorship snag, he’s still the man to beat.
Fans flocked to cheer as Chestnut said with a shrug and a grin, “I wish I ate a couple more… I’ll be back next year.”
Meanwhile, Miki Sudo continued her reign in the women’s division with her 11th straight win, tallying 33 hot dogs. |
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► Mariners star Cal Raleigh tied Ken Griffey Jr.'s franchise record for most home runs before the All-Star break, hitting his 34th and 35th homers in a 6-0 win vs. the Pirates on Friday, setting a career high. (More)
► Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was called out in an unusual play when his line drive ricocheted off Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr.'s heel and was caught by shortstop Mauricio Dubon for a routine out during Houston's rout on Friday night. (See Video)
► Mets star Juan Soto's 21st home run, along with timely homers from Brett Baty and Jeff McNeil, powered the Mets to a 6-5 win vs. the struggling Yankees on Friday, who suffered their fifth consecutive loss. (More)
► White Sox rookie Colson Montgomery made a spectacular diving catch in his MLB debut on Friday night, helping Chicago secure a 3-2 win vs. the Rockies. (See Video)
► The Cubs placed starting pitcher Jameson Taillon on the 15-day IL with a right calf strain, expecting him to miss over a month. (More)
► Royals star Bobby Witt Jr.'s spectacular slide at home plate, avoiding a tag from Cal Raleigh, proved to be the game-winning run in Kansas City's 3-2 win vs. the Mariners on Thursday night. (See Video)
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► Doug Ghim holed out from the fairway for an eagle for the second straight day, carding a 3-under 68 to take a one-shot lead at the John Deere Classic, marking his first 36-hole lead on the PGA Tour. (More)
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