Last Night in Baseball: Meet MLB's surprising home run leader
There is always baseball happening — almost too much baseball for one person to handle themselves.
That's why we're here to help, though, by sifting through the previous days' games, and figuring out what you missed, but shouldn't have. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball: MLB's HR leader … the Athletics' Tyler Soderstrom?
It's not like the Athletics have never had big bats in the history of their franchise. The Bash Brothers helped bring the A's their most recent World Series title in 1989. (That was an entire Taylor Swift's lifetime ago!) Even more recently, Brent Rooker just put together back-to-back 30-home run seasons.
Still, the A's are not the first (or second, or even 27th) team you probably think of if you're talking about sluggers. And yet, it's their first baseman who is currently leading the majors in dingers.
On Thursday, Soderstrom blasted his ninth homer of the season to lead the A's to an 8-0 win and a series sweep over the hapless White Sox.
Though he's in the midst of a breakout year, it's understandable if you aren't all that familiar with the 23-year-old. Here are a few facts to get to know him a little more: He was the 26th-overall selection of the 2020 MLB Draft.
His nine homers rank as the second-most in franchise history through 19 games. He's tied with Reggie Jackson (1974) and Mark McGwire (1992), and trails Bob Cerv (1958) and Khris Davis (2019) by one.
He was raised on an almond farm in Turlock, California, where he grew up playing on a small "Field of Dreams"-type baseball field.
His dad, Steve, was also a first-round draft pick who pitched three games for the San Francisco Giants in 1996. Patrick Corbin's mysterious bug bite
Corbin made his first home start with the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. But as he revealed on Thursday, he almost didn't pitch due to a mysterious bug bite that left him with a swollen ankle.
"It was really bad in the morning," Corbin said. "I wasn't sure if I was going to throw."
"He had a bite. He could hardly walk when he came into the clubhouse," Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said. "Some kind of venom got in there. Not sure if it was a spider or what. He was 50-50 on whether he would make the start or not."
The venom didn't hurt Corbin — or maybe it helped him in a Peter Parker kind of way. The 35-year-old earned his first win of the season after allowing just one run against the Los Angeles Angels.
Corbin, who is staying at Max Scherzer's home, just signed with the Rangers last month after spending the previous six seasons with the Nationals. They say everything is bigger in Texas. Apparently, that includes the bugs. Nolan Jones takes a baseball to the beans
Listen, if Nolan Jones can laugh about it, then so can we.
"He might have got him somewhere in the groin area." We can feel pretty confident in that assertion, yes. Justin Martinez brings the heat
Part of what makes baseball so gripping are the moment-to-moment decisions and plays. Here, you see Diamonbacks' reliever Justin Martinez with the bases loaded, in a 1-2 count just nine pitches into his outing, trying to clean up a mess and hold Arizona's slim 6-4 lead over the Marlins.
This is a situation where a pitcher has what basically boil down to two options. Throw something a hitter is going to chase or not go after at all, giving them the opportunity to mess up while you leverage the remaining balls the plate appearance has left before a walk. Or! You could throw the hitter off guard by going maximum velocity down the pipe, instead, in the hope they either won't be able to catch up to it enough to cause damage with it, or will simply blink, ending the at-bat.
Martinez got Connor Norby to blink on a 102-mph heater that, ever so briefly, looked like it might tail away from Norby and the strike zone. It did not do that. Threat and inning over, and the Diamondbacks would go on to complete the sweep. Reds fall apart late, courtesy Mariners' power
The Reds and Mariners played a wild one, with the Mariners extending their lead to 5-3 in the top of the eighth, only for the Reds to go ahead, 7-5, on a grand slam by Jake Fraley in the bottom of the inning.
Seattle would respond with a Cal Raleigh blast followed by another by Randy Arozarena, which tied it up and sent the game to extras. The Mariners would pile on in the 10th, with Arozarena's two-run double the dagger, and the Reds had no answers for that in the bottom of the frame. Seattle took the game 11-7, and the series as well.
Baseball can be a cruel roller coaster of a game, but that's so much of the appeal, isn't it?
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Baseball Legend Tony La Russa partners with The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes to Celebrate St. Louis Cardinals' Historic Championships
July 16 celebration in St. Louis honors iconic baseball players and veterans Wednesday, July 16, 2025 @ 6:45 PM Stifel Theatre 1400 Market Street St. Louis, MO 314-499-7600 TYSONS, Va., June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes is honored to partner with baseball icon Tony La Russa, for an unprecedented celebration of the St. Louis Cardinals' 2006 and 2011 World Series championships. La Russa also led the Cardinals to three National League pennants during his tenure with the team. The presentation will feature highlight videos from 2000 to 2011, with former players describing key game moments and up close and personal behind the scenes experiences. It is certain to be filled with magical moments! October appearances in the '60s and '80s will also be recognized. Players committed to attending include Rick Ankiel, Will Clark, David Eckstein, Jim Edmonds, David Freese, Al Hrabosky, Jason Isringhausen, Mike Matheny, Matt Morris, Reggie Sanders and Woody Williams. Sports broadcaster Joe Buck will also be in attendance and other players will be announced. The evening will also include special tributes to: Darryl Kile, who tied for first for the best teammate ever, and the legendary Jack Buck. Losing them in 2002 inspired the team into October. Walt Jocketty, the architect of the culture and talent that began the winning era. Tom Satterly, a multi decorated Delta Force Sgt. Major who for 20 plus years fought for our country, and now with his wife Jen, cares for returning warriors and their families. The audience will have fun with comedian Tom Cotter, runner-up in America's Got Talent Year 7. Ironically, he lost to Olathe Dogs. The program supports the missions of these nonprofit organizations: La Russa Rescue Champions and its Partnership with The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes empowering veterans as they transition from service to success in their civilian lives, including connecting them to life-changing service dogs. All Secure Foundation healing special operators and families from traumas of war. Cardinals Care improving the lives of kids. Center for Animal Rescue & Enrichment; Five Acres Animal Shelter; Home 2 Home Canine Orphanage; Open Door Animal Sanctuary; and St Louis Pet Rescue – local no kill rescue groups. The goal is to present a historic night to remember for our fans and members of the Cardinals while also contributing to special causes. Tickets are available at four levels and priced so that as many interested fans as possible can attend. Fortunately, the Stifel Theatre has great seats throughout the building. Level I - Central Div. Champs - $40 Level II - Div, Series Champs - $65 Level III - League Champs Series - $150 includes a post-event Q&A with TLR Level IV- World Series Champs - $250 includes a pre event Q&A with TLR and a post-event reception with the players and Tom and Jen Satterly. All the show participants and volunteer supporters are donating their efforts. To help defray expenses several sponsorships have been created. Each sponsorship provides an appropriate number of Level IV World Series Champs tickets! The event sponsor is ApexNetwork Physical Therapy. There are currently several sponsorships available at the $5,000 level including show's first half, show's second half, military segment and veterans and first responder guests. Additionally, a post-event reception sponsorship is available for $4,000 and two pre and post-show Q&As at $2,500 each. There is also a unique travel sponsorship that covers the total air fares for participants at $1,000 per responder travel team members will each receive two Level IV World Series Champs tickets. "We hope you, family and friends will join us and bring your legendary enthusiastic support!" said LaRussa. Tickets are available through Also, directly at the Stifel Theatre Box Office. Open at 12:00 on days the theatre hosts an event! For further information, leave a message at 925-395-1505. About PenFed Foundation for Military HeroesFounded in 2001, The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes is a national nonprofit organization that supports veterans in their transition from service to success in the civilian world. Affiliated with PenFed Credit Union, the Foundation has provided more than $55 million in financial support to veterans, active-duty service members and military families. PenFed Credit Union covers most of the salaries and administrative costs of The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes, so more of your donation goes right to our programs. To learn more, please visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE PenFed Foundation Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
