Patrick Bailey's thrilling ninth-inning, three-run inside-the-park home run propelled the San Francisco Giants to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Bailey's clutch hit came after two underwhelming at-bats, showcasing his resilience. Mike Yastrzemski aided the Giants' effort by reaching base twice and scoring, while Casey Schmitt set the stage for the dramatic finish with a leadoff double. Ryan Walker secured the win after entering the game in a tight situation with two on base.

On the opposing side, Kyle Schwarber highlighted the Phillies' performance with two hits, including his league-leading 28th home run. Despite this, Robbie Ray's solid outing – yielding just one run in 5⅔ innings – wasn’t enough to prevent the loss. The Giants have now won six of their last seven games, exemplifying their late-season push.

Giancarlo Stanton powered the New York Yankees to a decisive 10-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners, connecting for a three-run homer in the series opener. Austin Wells continued his hot streak, hitting a home run for the third consecutive game. The Yankees saw strong offensive support from Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt, who each recorded three hits, helping the team snap a six-game losing streak.

Rookie pitcher Will Warren showcased his talent with 5 2/3 shutout innings, bouncing back from a tough outing in Toronto. The Mariners struggled, allowing their streak of 33 scoreless innings to end with a run-scoring single from Oswald Peraza. Cal Raleigh's late homer added a glimmer of hope for Seattle but ultimately could not change the game's outcome.

Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh showcased their prodigious power in a thrilling showdown as both players homered in the Yankees' 10-3 victory over the Mariners. Judge hit his 34th home run, narrowing the gap to just one behind Raleigh, who responded with a two-run blast for a total of 36, maintaining his MLB lead. With the season's halfway mark approaching, Judge is on pace to challenge his own AL record of 62 homers, while Raleigh is on track to surpass it.

Raleigh has already made history with the most home runs by a catcher prior to the All-Star break and is close to breaking more records, including Barry Bonds' overall record of 39. Both players are setting the stage for an electrifying second half of the season, making for an exciting home run chase between two of baseball's brightest stars.

Cal Raleigh continues to make a name for himself this season, hitting his 36th home run recently, surpassing Mariners legend Ken Griffey Jr.'s record for the most home runs (35) by a Mariners player before the All-Star break. This achievement brings Raleigh closer to Barry Bonds' 39 home runs prior to the 2001 All-Star break, a remarkable feat that showcased Bonds' legendary power. With the season still ongoing, fans are eager to see if Raleigh can break the record of 48 home runs by a catcher set by Salvador Perez in 2021.

The 2025 MLB All-Star Game is set to air next Tuesday, July 15th, and excitement is building as fans eagerly anticipate the festivities. The MLB has announced the starting players, but our Rotoworld Baseball Staff has shared their personal selections for who they believe should take the field. In the American League, Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh stands out as the unanimous choice for catcher, while Tampa Bay Rays' Jonathan Aranda and Detroit Tigers' Gleyber Torres highlight a competitive infield. Notably, Bobby Witt Jr.'s impressive season with the Kansas City Royals solidifies him as a strong choice at shortstop.

On the National League side, the Los Angeles Dodgers' Will Smith is also a unanimous pick behind the plate, with Pete Alonso of the New York Mets showing tremendous power at first base. The Arizona Diamondbacks duo of Ketel Marte and Eugenio Suárez is recognized for their contributions, while Francisco Lindor from the Mets adds strength to the shortstop position.