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Anthony Rizzo catches a home run
He did it while wearing his jersey from Game 7 of the 2016 World Series. He was in the stands to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the championship.
Michael Busch hit a home run into the bleachers …
Anthony Rizzo caught the ball! pic.twitter.com/oVp6EF54AE
— MLB (@MLB) July 18, 2026
Redemption for Anthony Rizzo! https://t.co/SvRHl1t3xu pic.twitter.com/CWtbzVNBcC
— MLB (@MLB) July 18, 2026
The LeBron James Effect
He says there's a lot of parity in the NBA… and Jim Bowden points out that's why MLB owners want a salary cap. It's worth noting, by the way, that James is a minority shareholder in the Red Sox.
One of the reasons #MLB is pushing for a salary cap was best articulated by a quote this week from LeBron James @KingJames when referring to the #NBA: “There have been eight straight years of different champions,” James said. “So everyone feels coming into the season, thinking, ‘This…
— Jim Bowden
(@JimBowdenGM) July 18, 2026
Anthony Volpe Gets Slammed
Does he want to improve?
“He has no relationship with him? Hey Anthony, do you want to pick up the phone and call Derek Jeter? He'd return the call. He'd text you back. That's one red flag.” @adamschein has many issues with Anthony Volpe remaining the starting shortstop for the New York Yankees. One of… pic.twitter.com/OwGZjj3Tw9
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) July 15, 2026
But despite all that, Francisco Lindor isn't a good fit in the Bronx.
The Yankees aren't prioritizing shortstop, so Francisco Lindor isn't a good fit for them. If the New York teams are willing to trade, the Mets do have players who make sense, including Torrens, Alvarez, Weaver, and also Homes—assuming he's ready (but the two former Yankees pitchers will interest many teams)
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 17, 2026
The Aaron Judge Situation
He still hopes to return this season.
Recent imaging showed that Aaron Judge's rib injury has improved, but it is still not fully healed. The Yankees will continue to evaluate Judge, and he will undergo further imaging
. Judge has not yet been cleared for baseball activities, but fully expects to play again this season pic.twitter.com/8Xofbe0HFU
— SNY Yankees (@snyyankees) July 17, 2026
Cole Carlon Signs Contract
The Blue Jays' first-round pick signed for $2.4 million, below his projected draft slot value.
As @jimcallisMLB reported, the Blue Jays and left-hander Cole Carlon, their first-round draft pick, have agreed to a deal worth $2.4 million—just under the No. 39 pick's slot value of $2,571,700, according to an industry source.
Amateur scouting director Marc Tramuta said last week that Carlon has “now stuff.” https://t.co/KhTsQvm4nL
— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) July 18, 2026
Luis Garcia Jr. is asking for more
Will the Nats give in?
Nationals' Luis García Jr. gaining traction in trade talks as teams look for power bats … Story with @spencernusbaum_: https://t.co/Ie8iLqimyb
— Will Sammon (@WillSammon) July 18, 2026
Beautiful statue
Here's what the Blue Jays unveiled.
TOUCH ‘EM ALL, JOE
THE BLUE JAYS UNVEIL JOE CARTER'S STATUE OUTSIDE ROGERS CENTRE
pic.twitter.com/THXWiTSdEM
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 18, 2026
Brandon Woodruff undergoes shoulder surgery
Will he be back before 2028?
Beloved Milwaukee Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff officially announces that he needs shoulder surgery for the second time in three years, ending his season.
He's still hoping he can return to the mound in the future, but likely not before 2028.— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 18, 2026
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