Traditionally, this is the day of the year most likely to be devoid of any sports coverage. Some even called it the saddest day of the year.
MLB News
Corbin Carroll Smashes 414-foot Homer for First Even Diamondbacks ASG Home Run
It’s somewhat remarkable that, with Paul Goldschmidt and Luis Gonzalez representing the Diamondbacks as often as they did, that no Arizona player had ever hit a game in the Summer Classic before.
Eugenio Suarez X-Rays Negative after ASG NBP
Things got a bit tense and quite ugly in the eighth inning of what was supposed to be a light-hearted exhibition game when Shane Smith hit Eugenio Suarez with a pitch up and in – again. This certainly looked rather intentional and others seem to agree.
MLB Honors Hank Aaron with recreation of HR 715
Easily the most impressive on-field tribute I have ever seen in all my years of following the sport. Hats off to the incredible job done using the latest in modern tech to recreate the moment.
This tribute goes hard and doesn’t miss a beat.
Honoring 715 on 7.15 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/SVx8IN77bC
— MLB (@MLB) July 16, 2025
MLB Exploring Players Participating in 2028 Olympics
Professional players from nearly every other sport participate in the Olympics these days. It is time MLB fully embraced the notion as well.
Rays to Hold Games at Steinbrenner Field if They Make Playoffs
The Tampa Bay Rays have finalized permission to hold games at the 10,000 seat, minor league stadium, Steinbrenner Field if they are able to make the playoffs this season. This is the result of the Trop having been ravaged by a hurricane.
Introducing the Crowdsourced Trade Value Tool
A new, interesting tool has debuted over at Fangraphs, though one has to wonder just how useful it will end up being.
Pirates Trade Adam Frazier to Royals
Trades are dropping already. The Bucs sent infielder Adam Frazier to the Royals in exchange for infielder Cam Devanney.