As of End of Day – Monday June 9, 2025
Top Headlines
- Angels Take Game from Athletics at Home
- The Angels and Athletics kicked off a series today. After a slow start, the Angels broke a scoreless tie in the bottom of the 3rd inning with three consecutive RBI singles. LAA SS Zach Neto drove in INF Scott Kingery, 1B Nolan Schanuel plated another run with a base hit, and OF Mike Trout capped the rally with an RBI single to left, giving the Angels a 3–0 lead. Jo Adell added on in the 4th with a 379-foot, solo home run to left field, stretching the lead to 4–0. The Athletics remained scoreless until the 8th, when ATH SS JJ Bleday crushed a 403-foot homer to center, scoring OAK 2B Luis Urías and cutting the deficit in half. The Angels answered in the bottom half of the 8th. LAA OF Trout hit a sacrifice fly to bring in SS Neto, and OF JO Adell followed with a two-run single to make it 7–2. Oakland made one final push in the 9th with a 387-foot two-run homer by OAK 3B Max Muncy that scored Tyler Soderstrom, but the comeback fell short.
- Los Angeles (A) is now 31-34 and sits in 3rd place in the AL West.
- The Athletics are now 26-42 and sit in 5th place in the AL West.
- Phillies Take on Cubs in Pivotal NL Matchup
- Two of the best teams in the NL this season took on each other today, with the Phillies pulling off a much-needed 4–3 extra-inning win over the Cubs, snapping a five-game losing streak dramatically. It was a tight, well-pitched game early on— OF Kyle Tucker gave Chicago a quick lead with a solo homer in the first, but PHI SP Zack Wheeler settled in for Philly, tossing six strong innings of one-run ball. The Phillies tied it in the fourth, and both teams went quiet until extra innings. In the 11th, the Cubs took a 3–2 lead on a CHC OF Pete Crow-Armstrong double, but the Phillies answered right back. PHI C J.T. Realmuto singled in the tying run, then rookie 3B Otto Kemp—who had a breakout game with three hits—helped spark the winning rally. Some savvy small-ball followed: PHI 2B Bryson Stott laid down a perfect bunt, and PHI OF Brandon Marsh came through with a walk-off single off the wall in left-center. What stood out most was how the Phillies relied on depth and execution rather than power. PHI 3B Kemp’s big night, OF Marsh’s timely hit, and crisp situational baseball made the difference. After a rough stretch, this was the gritty, confidence-building win the Phillies needed—and one that showed they still have the tools to grind out games when it matters.
- Philadelphia is now 38-28 and sits in 2nd place in the NL East.
- Chicago is now 40-26 and sits in 1st place in the NL Central.
- Toronto Takes on St. Louis; Comes out on Top
- The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5–4 in 10 innings, surviving a dramatic late-inning surge by St. Louis and walking it off thanks to TOR C Alejandro Kirk’s clutch bat. Toronto struck early, going up 2–0 through the first two innings. TOR DH George Springer doubled in Addison Barger in the 1st, and Bo Bichette added an RBI single in the 2nd. TOR C Kirk extended the lead to 3–0 in the 8th with a 404-foot solo home run to center. St. Louis responded in the bottom of the 8th. STL C Willson Contreras singled in CF Victor Scott II, and shortly after, C Iván Herrera launched a 370-foot three-run homer to left, turning a 3–1 deficit into a 4–3 Cardinals lead. In the top of the 9th, OF Jonatan Clase came through for the Blue Jays with a 415-foot game-tying solo homer to center, sending the game to extras. In the 10th, TOR C Kirk delivered again, with an RBI double to left to score the automatic runner Barger, giving Toronto a 5–4 edge. The 2 playoff-positioned teams will continue their series tomorrow in what will surely be another exciting game.
- Toronto is now 36-30 and tied for 2nd place in the AL East.
- St. Louis now 36-30 and sits in 2nd place in the NL Central.
- Tampa Bay Edges Boston in game that Sees 18 Runs
- The Tampa Bay Rays outlasted the Boston Red Sox 10–8 in 11 innings in a wild, back-and-forth game that featured clutch hitting, defensive miscues, and multiple lead changes. The Rays jumped out to a 3–0 lead by the 5th inning, highlighted by a 1B Yandy Díaz RBI single and a Brandon Lowe run-scoring single, with an error in right field allowing another run to score. Boston got on the board in the 5th via a double play groundout by BOS INF Connor Wong and then rallied in the 6th. BOS 1B Romy González roped a two-run double to right to tie the game at 3–3. The Rays responded in the 7th with a four-run outburst. TB OF Josh Lowe doubled in a run, then scored on a wild pitch. TB 1B Díaz scored on a 2B Jonathan Aranda single, 6–3. But the Red Sox answered in their half of the 7th with three runs, capped by SS Trevor Story’s RBI single to tie it again, 6–6. In the 9th, Aranda delivered a sacrifice fly to put the Rays back ahead 7–6, but the Red Sox again tied it with two runs in the bottom half, including an RBI infield single by 2B Campbell, sending the game to extras. The 10th saw SS Taylor Walls give Tampa Bay an 8–7 lead with a sac fly, but a fielding and throwing error by Aranda at first allowed Boston to tie it 8–8. In the 11th, the Rays finally pulled away. TB 3B Junior Caminero drew a bases-loaded walk, and RF Jake Mangum added an infield RBI single to make it 10–8, which held the final score. Despite the 18 home runs in the game, there were no home runs, as Tampa Bay will look to stay hot tomorrow.
- Tampa Bay is now 36-30 and is tied for 2nd place in the AL East.
- Boston is now 32-36 and in 4th place in the AL East.
- Pirates and Marlins Combine for 13 Runs; Only 1 Homer
- o The Pittsburgh Pirates overwhelmed the Miami Marlins 10–3 in a game defined by relentless contact hitting and one disastrous inning for Miami. Making his long-awaited return from Tommy John surgery, MIA SP Eury Pérez looked solid through the first two frames but unraveled in the third, surrendering four runs on a string of Pirates hits—including a pivotal bases-clearing triple by Bryan Reynolds. Pittsburgh’s offense didn’t rely on home runs; instead, they strung together consistent, quality at-bats, finishing with 15 hits and at least one from every player in the starting lineup. The Pirates struck again with a four-run sixth inning, effectively putting the game out of reach. Despite a solo home run from Otto López in the second and a Jesus Sánchez sac fly in the fifth, the Marlins couldn’t keep pace, managing just six hits overall. Pirates reliever Caleb Ferguson provided stability out of the bullpen, striking out two in two scoreless innings. The game highlighted Pittsburgh’s depth and ability to manufacture runs without the long ball. At the same time, Miami continued its recent slump, falling to 3–10 in its last 13 games and struggling to provide run support even as their young ace returned to the mound.
- Pittsburgh is now 27-40 and sits in 5th place in the NL Central.
- Miami is now 24-40 and sits in 5th place in the NL East.
Other Fun Facts:
- The 2019 Atlanta Braves hit more home runs in the month of June – 56 – than any other team in history.
- In 2017, the Cincinnati Reds Scooter Gennett became one of the unlikeliest players to hit four home runs in a single game; Gennett hit his record-tying home runs in an HRC game.
- The Atlanta Braves (2023) and Minnesota Twins (2019) hit 307 home runs each in a single season, more than any team in history.
- Babe Ruth led the American League in home runs 12 times; the first time was in 1918 when he hit 11 home runs (and won 13 games as a pitcher).
- In 2021, Miguel Cabrera became the last MLB player to top 500 home runs; 34-year-old Giancarlo Stanton is the current active leader with 408.
- Mark McGwire hit more home runs per at bat – 10.61 – than any player in history. Aaron Judge (11.9) and Pete Alonso (13.27) have the best ratios among current players.
- Sammy Sosa has 3 of the 6 seasons with the most HRs hit, hitting 66 in 1998, 63 in 1999, and 64 in 2001. However, he never once lead the major leagues in home runs. Despite his prowess as a power hitter, he was surpassed in all 3 seasons, in the 1998-99 seasons by Mark McGwire, and in 2001 by Barry Bonds.
- Weirdly enough, no one has ever hit 55 HRs in a season.
- Hitting a grand slam is incredibly impressive enough. Hitting multiple in the same game is nearly unheard of. Even more absurd, multiple grand slams in the same inning? Only one player has accomplished that feat – and that is Fernando Tatis. On April 23rd, 1999, he hit two grand slams as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals, facing the Los Angeles Dodgers that day. His son, Fernando Tatis Jr, is now a superstar outfielder for the San Diego Padres.
- The first Home Run was hit by the Chicago White Stockings infielder, Ross Barnes, on May 2, 1876. Despite being nearly 150 years ago, the Chicago White Stockings are still an MLB team – but not the White Sox. The White Stockings actually became the Chicago Cubs.
- Andy “Pepper” Oyler, known as a small player, had the shortest home run in baseball history – an [astonishing] 24-inch home run. As the story goes, the weather conditions in Minnesota were poor that day, and the hard-hit ball went directly into the mud in front of the plate. By the time they had found the ball, Oyler had cleared the bases, for an inside the park home run.
- What’s perhaps more impressive than hitting any Home Run or Grand Slam? Robbing one! How about Mike Cameron, former All-Star and gold glover, known as being one of the only players to amass 250 home runs and 250 steals in their career. On May 2, 2002, not only did he hit 4 Home Runs in the game, with his 5th hit missing the wall by just feet, making it all the way to the warning track, he also robbed a home run.
Important Stats:
| Top Five Teams in Home Runs during HRC | # of HRs during HRC | Bottom Five Teams in Home Runs During HRC | # of HRs during HRC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. NYM | 16 | 1. WAS | 3 |
| 2. NYY | 14 | 2. MIA | 4 |
| 3. ARI | 13 | 3. SD | 4 |
| 4. CIN | 12 | 4. SF | 4 |
| 5. BOS, MIN, CHI | 11 | 5. PIT | 5 |
| Top Five Players in Home Runs during HRC | # of HRs |
|---|---|
| 1. Pete Alonso, 1B, NYM | 6 |
| 2. Jo Adell, CF, LAA | 5 |
| 3. Ketel Marte, 2B, ARI | 4 |
| 3. Cal Raleigh, C, SEA | 4 |
| 3. Manny Machado, 3B, SD | 4 |
| 3. Isaac Paredes, 3B HOU | 3 |
| 3. Kerry Carpenter, RF, DET | 3 |
| 3. Ceddanne Rafaela, CF, BOS | 3 |
| Position | Player | Team | # of HRs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catcher | Cal Raleigh | SEA | 4 |
| First Base | Pete Alonso | NYM | 6 |
| Second Base | Ketel Marte | ARI | 4 |
| Third Base | Max Muncy | LAD | 3 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | 3 | |
| Manny Machado | SD | 4 | |
| Short Stop | Trea Turner | PHI | 2 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | 2 | |
| Outfielder | Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | 3 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | 3 | |
| Addison Barger | TOR | 3 | |
| Designated Hitter | Trevor Larnach | MIN | 2 |
| All-Time Leader HRs | Player | HRs | Career Span | # of Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Barry Bonds | 762 | 22 years | 2986 |
| 2. | Hank Aaron | 755 | 23 years | 3298 |
| 3. | Babe Ruth | 714 | 22 years | 2503 |
| 4. | Albert Pujols | 703 | 22 years | 3080 |
| 5. | Alex Rodrigez | 696 | 22 years | 2784 |
| 6. | Willie Mays | 660 | 22 years | 2992 |
| 7. | Ken Griffey Jr | 630 | 22 years | 2543 |
| 8. | Jim Thome | 612 | 22 years | 2543 |
| 9. | Sammy Sosa | 609 | 18 years | 2354 |
| 10. | Frank Robinson | 586 | 21 years | 2808 |
| 11. | Mark McGwire | 583 | 16 years | 1874 |
| 12. | Harmon Killebrew | 573 | 22 years | 2435 |
| 13. | Rafael Palmiero | 569 | 20 years | 2831 |
| 14. | Reggie Jackson | 563 | 21 years | 2820 |
| 15. | Manny Ramirez | 555 | 19 years | 2302 |
| 16. | Mike Schmidt | 548 | 18 years | 2404 |
| 17. | David Ortiz | 541 | 20 years | 2408 |
| 18. | Mickey Mantle | 536 | 18 years | 2401 |
| 19. | Jimmie Foxx | 534 | 20 years | 2317 |
| 20. | Willie McCovey | 521 | 22 years | 2588 |
| 20. | Frank Thomas | 521 | 19 years | 2322 |
| 20. | Ted Williams | 521 | 22 years | 2292 |
| All-Time Leader HRs (Active) | Player | HRs | Career Span | # of Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Giancarlo Stanton | 415 | 14 | 1584 |
| 2. | Mike Trout | 388 | 13 | 1518 |
| 3. | Joey Votto | 356 | 17 | 2059 |
| 4. | Paul Goldschmidt | 347 | 13 | 1824 |
| 5. | Nolan Arenado | 328 | 11 | 1579 |
| 6. | Freddie Freeman | 326 | 14 | 1940 |
| 7. | Bryce Harper | 319 | 12 | 1558 |
| 8. | Manny Machado | 318 | 12 | 1635 |
| 8. | J.D. Martinez | 318 | 13 | 1549 |
| 10. | Carlos Santana | 308 | 14 | 1979 |
Other Fun Facts:
- The 2019 Atlanta Braves hit more home runs in the month of June – 56 – than any other team in history.
- In 2017, the Cincinnati Reds Scooter Gennett became one of the unlikeliest players to hit four home runs in a single game; Gennett hit his record-tying home runs in an HRC game.
- The Atlanta Braves (2023) and Minnesota Twins (2019) hit 307 home runs each in a single season, more than any team in history.
- Babe Ruth led the American League in home runs 12 times; the first time was in 1918 when he hit 11 home runs (and won 13 games as a pitcher).
- In 2021, Miguel Cabrera became the last MLB player to top 500 home runs; 34-year-old Giancarlo Stanton is the current active leader with 408.
- Mark McGwire hit more home runs per at bat – 10.61 – than any player in history. Aaron Judge (11.9) and Pete Alonso (13.27) have the best ratios among current players.
- Sammy Sosa has 3 of the 6 seasons with the most HRs hit, hitting 66 in 1998, 63 in 1999, and 64 in 2001. However, he never once lead the major leagues in home runs. Despite his prowess as a power hitter, he was surpassed in all 3 seasons, in the 1998-99 seasons by Mark McGwire, and in 2001 by Barry Bonds.
- Weirdly enough, no one has ever hit 55 HRs in a season.
- Hitting a grand slam is incredibly impressive enough. Hitting multiple in the same game is nearly unheard of. Even more absurd, multiple grand slams in the same inning? Only one player has accomplished that feat – and that is Fernando Tatis. On April 23rd, 1999, he hit two grand slams as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals, facing the Los Angeles Dodgers that day. His son, Fernando Tatis Jr, is now a superstar outfielder for the San Diego Padres.
- The first Home Run was hit by the Chicago White Stockings infielder, Ross Barnes, on May 2, 1876. Despite being nearly 150 years ago, the Chicago White Stockings are still an MLB team – but not the White Sox. The White Stockings actually became the Chicago Cubs.
- Andy “Pepper” Oyler, known as a small player, had the shortest home run in baseball history – an [astonishing] 24-inch home run. As the story goes, the weather conditions in Minnesota were poor that day, and the hard-hit ball went directly into the mud in front of the plate. By the time they had found the ball, Oyler had cleared the bases, for an inside the park home run.
- What’s perhaps more impressive than hitting any Home Run or Grand Slam? Robbing one! How about Mike Cameron, former All-Star and gold glover, known as being one of the only players to amass 250 home runs and 250 steals in their career. On May 2, 2002, not only did he hit 4 Home Runs in the game, with his 5th hit missing the wall by just feet, making it all the way to the warning track, he also robbed a home run.
