- Aroldis Chapman picked up a save and became the all-time leader in strikeouts by a reliever (1,364), still averaging near 98 mph at age 38 — wild longevity to bring up in convo.
- Rays hotshot Junior Caminero is on an absurd tear (7 homers in his last 8 games, 10 in 10) and his blast helped Tampa Bay keep a 4-game lead in the AL East.
- Soccer-meets-baseball moment: USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino threw out the first pitch at the Mariners game in Seattle as the team prepares for the 2026 World Cup.
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