Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1927, Ian Reed, Australian discus thrower (died 2020) was born. In 1948, Tony Kornheiser, American television sports talk show host and former sportswriter was born. In 1978, Ryan Ludwick, American baseball player was born. In 1982, Yadier Molina, Puerto Rican baseball player was born. In 1983, Kristof Beyens, Belgian sprinter was born. In 1985, Trell Kimmons, American sprinter was born. In 1988, DJ LeMahieu, American baseball player was born. In 1991, Tyler Skaggs, American baseball player (died 2019) was born. In 1995, Cody Bellinger, American baseball player was born. In 2014, Jeff Leiding, American football player (born 1961) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Jeff Passan predicts new-look MLB Home Run Derby is ‘gonna stink’
If you’re going to watch the MLB Home Run Derby on Netflix Monday night, you’re probably not doing it because of a sales pitch from Jeff Passan. For the first time since 1994, the Home Run Derby won’t be on ESPN, and for the first time since 2014, the new-look Derby won’t feature a swing
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Boston.com
· Jul 9, 2026
Willson Contreras to become 1st Red Sox participant in Home Run Derby since 2011
I’m a little bit nervous, I won’t lie. But I think it’s going to be fun.” The post Willson Contreras to become 1st Red Sox participant in Home Run Derby since 2011 appeared first on Boston.com.
CBS Sports
· Jul 6, 2026
Fantasy Baseball Week 16 Preview: Top 10 sleeper hitters highlight Dansby Swanson, Esmerlyn Valdez
Best hitter matchups for this week include the Padres, Giants and Brewers
Canada Sports Betting
· Jun 25, 2026
Rangers vs. Blue Jays Prediction, Picks, and Betting Odds (6/25/26)
Runs may be difficult to come by Thursday at Rogers Centre, as the Blue Jays have struggled versus left-handed pitching of late and will be tasked with solving southpaw MacKenzie Gore. With Kevin Gausman set to oppose him, our Rangers vs. Blue Jays prediction will target Under 8 runs in the series opener. The Blue [...] Read More... The post Rangers vs. Blue Jays Prediction, Picks, and Betting Odds (6/25/26) appeared first on canadasportsbetting.ca.
Yardbarker
· Jul 1, 2026
Cubs slug eight homers, score 23 runs in series finale vs. Padres
The 2026 MLB Home Run Derby wasn't scheduled until Monday, July 13, in Philadelphia. The Chicago Cubs decided they'd use Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres as an early preview of what fans may see 12 days from Wednesday.
brazilnews.net
· Jun 27, 2026
Jacob Gonzalez walk-off lifts White Sox to 10th straight home series win
(Photo credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images)Jacob Gonzalez delivered a one-out, walk-off single as the Chicago White Sox claimed their franchise-record 10th straight home series with a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon.Colson Montgomery, Chase Meidroth and Braden Montgomery (bunt) all singled for their second hits to open the ninth inning against Daniel Lynch IV (2-2).Fac
FOX Sports Digital
· Jul 10, 2026
Last Night In Baseball: The Red Sox Are Inexplicably Approaching A Wild-Card Spot
The Red Sox have won six in a row and it's chaos, Ben Rice is ready for the Home Run Derby, breaking down relays in Baltimore, the Phillies and Braves get their revenge and more from Thursday's MLB action.
Fox News
· Jul 9, 2026
A laughably bad American League has allowed one of baseball's worst teams to climb into the playoff race
The New York Yankees are 2-11 in their last 13 games as a historically bad American League season puts the 42-48 Red Sox near a playoff spot.
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· Jun 25, 2026
Experts Predicting Utah Will Get The Next MLB Team!
Experts Predicting Utah Will Get The Next MLB Team!
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· Jun 28, 2026
Dodgers score 9 runs in 6th inning to power past Padres
Kyle Tucker, Dalton Rushing and Mookie Betts all clouted homers in a nine-run sixth inning Saturday night as the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers routed t...
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· Jul 9, 2026
LOL Mets
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Phillies Nation
· Jul 7, 2026
How to watch this week’s Phillies vs. Reds series
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DNyuz
· Jul 7, 2026
Dalton Rushing delivers Dodgers to a walk-off win over Rockies in 11 innings
After putting down the tag, and spotting the home plate umpire’s safe motion, Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing immediately pointed to the Dodgers dugout, urging manager Dave Roberts to challenge the call. Robert’s hands flew up to his ears, asking for a replay review. Then the announcement: “The catcher touched the runner’s hand before he reached []
Awful Announcing
· Jul 1, 2026
Yankees–Red Sox deliver Sunday Night Baseball’s biggest audience in 15 years
Viewership is in for the first New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox game on Sunday Night Baseball this season, and it is marking a 15-year high for the Sunday-night series. From the bottom of the fourth inning, when the game was joined in progress by NBC, the game averaged 4.0 million viewers on NBC and Peacock.
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