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USA Today
23-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
No hamburger giveaway in Milwaukee: Cal Raleigh, Mariners put end to Brewer's win streak
There'll be no free hamburgers in Milwaukee. And it was "The Big Dumper" who spoiled the tasty reward for Brewers fans. The Seattle Mariners defeated the Brewers, 1-0, on Tuesday, July 22, halting Milwaukee's winning streak at 11 games. A sixth-inning solo home run by Cal Raleigh was the winning tally for Seattle. It was a league-leading 39th home for "The Big Dumper," who won the MLB Home Run Derby last week. The Brewers came tantalizingly close to providing free hamburgers for their fans, courtesy of local restaurant chain George Webb. George Webb has a long-standing promotion that if Milwaukee's baseball team wins 12 games in a row, the restaurant hands out free burgers. It's only happened twice previously, in 2018 and 1987. Cal Raleigh cooks up a dinger Raleigh — who hit a Mariners record 38 home runs before the All-Star break — clobbered his 39th of the season and remained ahead of the New York Yankees' Aaron Judge (39), Arizona Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suárez (36) and Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (35). Jacob Misiorowski strikes out seven "The Miz" pitched for the first time since his appearance in the All-Star Game, going 3 2/3 innings, allowing three hits, no runs and striking out seven. The rookie flamethrower was pulled by Brewers manager Pat Murphy in the fourth inning after 64 pitches. The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter.
USA Today
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Mariners turned the viral Coldplay concert into a Big Dumper meme
As an infamous tweet once said, "Each day on Twitter there is one main character. The goal is to never be it". Unfortunately for a man and a woman at a recent Coldplay concert, their accidental candid moment has now become the latest viral talking point. So much so that even the Seattle Mariners have jumped into the fray. In case you missed all the hubbub, on Thursday a video began circulating on social media showing a man and a woman at a Coldplay concert in Foxborough. The pair were seen embracing and looking happy, but when they realized they were on the Jumbotron screen, they jumped away and ducked out of frame. Internet sleuths quickly seemed to deduce the identities of the pair — CEO Andy Byron of a company called Astronomer and Kristin Cabot, the company's Chief People Officer. While there's a lot of speculation out there, Byron is reportedly married ... but not to Cabot. As expected given the candid nature of the entire incident, the internet had quite the field day with the video. Social media was abuzz with jokes and memes, but the Mariners perhaps made the best one of them all featuring newly crowned MLB Home Run Derby champion Cal Raleigh aka ... the Big Dumper. There definitely feels like there's going to be some dumping somewhere after this event, that's for sure. Maybe some of the parties involved could get the Mariners and Big Dumper on the line to help out.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Brent Rooker reacts to viral backlash after feeding baby daughter on camera during MLB Home Run Derby
Brent Rooker reacts to viral backlash after feeding baby daughter on camera during MLB Home Run Derby (Image Via X) MLB player Brent Rooker suddenly stumbled onto a surprising internet controversy. One calm moment with his daughter on the sidelines drew notice for all the wrong reasons while viewers flocked to see him compete in the 2025 Home Run Derby. What appeared like a kind fatherly act quickly became an online debate. Brent Rooker responds after being criticized for feeding baby Blake during MLB event At the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday, July 14, 2025, Brent Rooker spoke for the Oakland Athletics. He was spotted bottle-feeding his 11-month-old daughter, Blake Eloise, while sitting on the sidelines during the incident with a camera. One social media user questioned his behavior even while many fans saw it as a moving scene. The fan posted on X (formerly Twitter), asking, 'Hey Rooker… did you really need to feed your baby on camera? Sometimes people just want to see you play.' Rooker didn't ignore the comment. Instead, he responded honestly, writing, 'Yes, it was necessary to feed my 11-month-old child her nighttime bottle at like 9:00 pm. Thank you for asking.' His calm and sincere reply gained support from many online, who praised him for putting his child first, even during a high-profile event. A photo from Yahoo Sports also showed Rooker holding Blake in his arms with the bottle, showing a real moment of parenting on the field. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo Brent Rooker's family support shines through amid viral moment The 30-year-old player is a proud husband and father. He shares two daughters—Blake, 11 months, and Blair Evelyn, 3 years old—with his wife, Allie Oliver. After the event, Rooker posted a family photo with the Athletics on Instagram. The picture showed him holding baby Blake on the sideline, with Allie and Blair sitting close beside him. Also Read: Paul Skenes Wins Hearts With Sweet Gesture As Olivia Dunne Stuns In Blue Dress At All-Star Carpet Event Allie wore a cap with 'Rooker' on it, while Blair wore pink headphones and smiled next to her dad. The team captioned the post with, 'Proud of our guy.' The love and support around Rooker only grew after the moment went viral. Rooker previously shared news of Blake's birth on Instagram in August 2024, writing, 'Allie, Blair and I are already so in love with our newest addition.' Now, Rooker's response is being celebrated as a moment of grace under pressure—and a reminder that athletes are also parents, first and always. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mariners' Star Cal Raleigh Earns Championship Belt from Former Undisputed WWE Champion After Derby Victory
Cal Raleigh (Image Source: calraleigh_/Instagram) Cal Raleigh was on fire Tuesday in the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta, becoming the first catcher in history ever, and then the first switch-hitter to take the top prize. Famed for his monster power and regular contribution of big flies, Raleigh not only won the honour but a one-of-a-kind prize, a custom WWE Championship belt awarded by the former Undisputed WWE Champion himself, Cody Rhodes. Cody Rhodes surprises the crowd with a WWE moment Things got electric when "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes showed up after Raleigh's win. And in his iconic WWE gear, Rhodes walked out onto the field to give Raleigh a custom WWE Championship belt designed with MLB and Home Run Derby logos. It was an electrifying moment that combined the worlds of baseball and pro wrestling, getting the fans in the stadium and at home buzzing. The crossover celebration emphasized MLB's plans to combine sports and entertainment over All-Star Weekend. Raleigh, clearly choked up and thrilled, raised the belt high above his head as the cheers rang out around the ballpark. As if the night weren't already legendary, the novelty of the presentation (easily a highlight of the All-Star festivities instantly) also made the night memorable. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Warren Buffett Says These 5 Books Are a Must-Read for 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Cal Raleigh's historic path to the championship Cal Raleigh saw the Derby run play out with drama, power, and precision. With 38 home runs, the Mariners slugger entered the event with the most homers in MLB at the All-Star break and proved the reason why he is among the most feared hitters in the game today. Raleigh narrowly edged past Brent Rooker in round one, deadlocked in the home run tiebreaker. The longest homer of the round got Raleigh ahead, but it was narrowly, just 0.08 feet farther than Rooker's best shot. He eased through the semifinals, taking out Oneil Cruz with 19 homers, then finished off the night with 18 homers in the finals to outslug 22-year-old Tampa Bay upstart Junior Caminero, who ended with 15. By hitting an impressive total of 54 home runs in all rounds combined, Raleigh not only took home the $1 million prize but also secured a spot in Derby history. The real family atmosphere continued, with Raleigh's father pitching to him and his brother caging in the earlier rounds — a heart-warming backdrop to all the power of the night. Also Read: WWE megastar Cody Rhodes teases dark turn — Says it's almost time! The reward cemented Raleigh as the second Mariners player to ever take home the Derby, joining Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. With a WWE title belt now in tow, Cal Raleigh's 2025 Derby victory will now be remembered as much for the performance as it will for the pure, unadulterated entertainment value. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Reds' National League All-Star Elly De La Cruz says he thinks he can win a Home Run Derby
The Cincinnati Reds shared a clip from ESPN's coverage of the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, featuring a brief conversation between analyst and former Red Eduardo Perez, son of National Baseball Hall of Famer Tony, and Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz, a National League All-Star reserve. "Are you ever going to do (a Home Run Derby)," Perez asks De La Cruz. Advertisement "I would like to do it at some point," De La Cruz replies. "Not now, but at some point I'd like to do it." "Let's get to it," Perez says. "That-a baby. That-a baby." National League shortstop Elly De La Cruz of the Cincinnati Reds "I think I can win this," De La Cruz continues. "I can win, yeah." Elly De La Cruz has turned down MLB Home Run Derby invitations De La Cruz declined an invitation to participate in the Derby for the third time in three MLB seasons. "The time is going to come," he said, per The Enquirer's Gordon Wittenmyer. "But not now." This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Reds' Elly De La Cruz says he thinks he can win an MLB Home Run Derby
