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Washington Post
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Caitlin Clark is still having an impact on WNBA All-Star Game even though she won't play
INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark bounced a ball, joined a team huddle and gave one of her All-Star teammate's shots a playful thumbs down before gingerly lobbing her own half-court heave Friday. It may be the most demanding action anyone sees from Clark this weekend. Indianapolis' big midseason weekend wasn't supposed to play out this way, with Clark patrolling the sidelines instead of impressing her home fans with more nifty passes or trademark logo 3-pointers.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
3 Philadelphia Phillies who must make 2025 All-Star Team
The post 3 Philadelphia Phillies who must make 2025 All-Star Team appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Philadelphia Phillies are having a fantastic season, currently second in the National League East. They are making a case for themselves as World Series contenders. Ultimately, much of this is because of their plethora of stars. But while Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, Alec Bohm, and J.T. Realmuto have all received All-Star votes, others also deserve praise. Nick Castellanos, Ranger Suarez, and Cristopher Sanchez should all have the chance to represent the Phillies and get a spot on the 2025 All-Star team. Advertisement The MLB fan voting is starting to unravel, and the list has revealed many names. Naturally, the popular names like Harper and Shohei Ohtani are there. Several other players have emerged and could certainly make a case for themselves in the All-Star Game. With a few weeks away, there is a chance these players might make the cut. The Phillies are stacked with stars. With Harper dealing with injuries, there is a possibility that a spot could open up. Would any of his teammates be considered to replace him? It's certainly a possibility. Here is how Castellanos, Suarez, and Sanchez rank, and why they should be in the Midsummer Classic. Nick Castellanos should be on the All-Star team Castellanos recently had a hot streak, during which he produced impressive numbers. The right fielder is certainly making his case for being on the All-Star Team. So far, he is batting .281 with seven home runs, 36 RBIs, and 32 runs. Castellanos also has a .428 slugging percentage and a .322 on-base percentage. However, the basic numbers don't detail everything he has done. Advertisement The numbers on Baseball Savant are not the greatest in every category. Still, he excels in certain areas. For example, Castellanos has a sweet spot value of 95. The only thing that might work against him is the fact that he has struggled in other categories. Yet, Castellanos has still shown what he can do and how he can help this team. His defense has not been perfect, but he has still made plays to help them win. Castellanos shined in a June 18 game against the Miami Marlins. Amazingly, he made a game-saving catch against the Marlins to help the Phillies prevail. While he did not start the season well, things have been great lately, and he is making it tough to ignore him. Ranger Suarez is an ace for the Phillies Suarez likely will make the All-Star team. Significantly, he has been the best pitcher on the roster and continues to prove why he is a gem. Suarez recently matched an old franchise record with his incredible performance against the Marlins. Currently, he is 6-2 with a 2.20 ERA over nine starts. Not only do his numbers at eye level look good, but his metrics are extraordinary. Advertisement Baseball Savant has Suarez at a pitching run value of 96, a fastball run value of 95, and an offspeed run value of 87. Furthermore, his average exit velocity is 98, which is in the elite tier category. His barrel percentage is 97, and his hard-hit rate is 98. His expected ERA value is 93. Bottom line is that Suarez is hitting all the marks as a starting pitcher. He is getting outs and helping the Phillies win. As noted earlier, his performance against the Marlins was top-notch. Suarez went seven innings while allowing one earned run on four hits, while striking out eight and walking one. Yet, his most remarkable performance came last week, when he hurled seven shutout innings while allowing four hits and striking out six. His May 28 outing against the Atlanta Braves also demonstrated how good he was when he tossed six shutout innings while allowing four hits. Suarez should be an All-Star, as his resume speaks for itself. Cristopher Sanchez is quietly delivering results Suarez has been good, but Sanchez has also been great. Currently, he is 5-2 with a 3.05 ERA over 14 starts. While he does not have all the accolades that Suarez and Zack Wheeler do, Sanchez has been just as great. Advertisement Sanchez has thrived off his oddspeed pitch, which currently has a value of 97. Additionally, his extension is valued at 93. His whiff percentage is at 78, and he continues to ascend. While there are areas for improvement, such as his pitching run value (72) and walk-rate percentage (52), there is a lot to be positive about with Sanchez. Sanchez has an outside shot to make the All-Star team, as there might be a few pitchers ahead of him. Still, he has had five games where he went at least seven innings while allowing three or fewer earned runs. The Phillies always have a chance to win when he starts, and he has been one of the most reliable arms on the mound. Related: Phillies make intriguing roster move before Marlins clash Related: 3 Phillies who must be on trade block ahead of 2025 deadline
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The Times' 2025 All-Star softball team
A look at the Los Angeles Times' 2025 All-Star softball team: Pitcher, Coral Williams, Norco, So.: She threw a one-hit shutout in the Southern Section Division 1 championship game while finishing the season with a 17-0 record. Advertisement Pitcher, Mia Valbuena, Marina, Jr. : The Michigan commit led Marina to the Division 3 championship. She had 293 strikeouts in 175 1/3 innings while going 19-10 with a 1.88 ERA. Utility, Aliyah Garcia, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, Jr.: She led the Knights to the Mission League title while batting .465 and was the league MVP pitcher. Cather, Alyssa Torres, Valley View, Jr.: She had 22 home runs while batting .506 and driving in 46 runs. Infielder, Ki'ele Ho-Ching, Long Beach Poly, Jr.: The Oklahoma commit led the Jackrabbits to the Division 4 championship. Infielder, Leighton Gray, Norco, So.: She led the Division 1 champions in hitting with a .435 average, including eight home runs. Advertisement Infielder, Kaitlyn Galasso, El Modena, Sr.: The Loyola Marymount commit led her team in hitting with a .462 average, including 48 hits and 12 home runs. Infielder, Taelyn Holley, Murrieta Mesa, Sr.: The Tennessee commit batted .598 with 52 hits, 40 runs, 40 RBIs and 15 home runs. Outfielder, Tamryn Shorter, Norco, Sr.: The Boise State commit batted .404 with nine home runs. Outfielder, Jazmine Leyva, South El Monte, Sr.: The UCLA commit had 47 hits, a .691 batting average and hit 16 home runs. Outfielder, Kai Minor, Orange Lutheran, Sr.: The Oklahoma commit concluded a fabulous four-year career by hitting .500 with 44 hits and 34 RBIs. Advertisement Sign up for the L.A. Times SoCal high school sports newsletter to get scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
CBS News
13-06-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Bruins' David Pastrnak named to NHL's Second All-Star team
While the Boston Bruins had a disappointing 2024-25 season, David Pastrnak put together another strong offensive campaign. He was awarded for his efforts on Thursday when he was named to the NHL's Second All-Star Team. Pastrnak scored 43 goals and 63 assists for 106 points as he played in all 82 games for the Bruins during the regular season. He led Boston in all three categories, as well as power play goals (9) and power play points (23). It was Pastrnak's fourth season with at least 40 goals, and he tallied over 100 points for a third straight season. Leading the Bruins is one thing, but Pastrnak also finished near the top of the NHL leaderboard in most categories. His 106 points were tied for the third-most in the NHL with Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl. The 29-year-old led the NHL with 83 even-strength points, was third with 34 even-strength goals, and second with 319 shots. This is the second straight season Pastrnak has taken home Second All-Star Team honors. He was named to the First Team in 2020 and 2023. During the season, he was named to his fourth NHL All-Star team. For his career, Pastrnak has tallied 391 goals and 442 assists for 833 points in his 756 games for Boston. NHL All-Star Teams Pastrnak was the only Bruins player to receive a postseason honor, which is no surprise after the team went 33-39-10 and missed the playoffs. He received 387 points in the voting process, where he finished well behind Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov, who led all right wingers with 941 points. Along with Pastrnak, Oilers centerman Draisaitl, Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes, and a trio of Lighting -- left winger Brandon Hagel, defenseman Victor Headman, and goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy -- were named to the NHL's Second All-Star Team. Kucherov, Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon and defenseman Cale Makar, Jets left winger Kyle Connor and goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, and Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski were named to the NHL's First All-Star Team.
