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Despite Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani still being at the top of their game, here is why Cal Raleigh may have a leg up on their individual seasons.
Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez was crowned 2024 Home Run Derby champion after defeating Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. in the finals. Hernandez slugged 14 homers in the final round, one more than Witt, to become the first Dodgers player to win the Derby title.
The Seattle catcher is on a historic pace, hitting 38 home runs before the All-Star break. Some changes he made in the minor leagues have fueled his tear.
The National League bested the American League Tuesday night at Truist Park in Atlanta in one of the most entertaining All-Star Games in quite some time. The AL erased a 6-0 deficit in the final three innings,
Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz has turned down MLB Home Run Derby invitations three straight years but says he wants to eventually participate.
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Cal Raleigh’s historic home run pace this season has been one of the sport’s most discussed storylines in the first half. And though Monday night’s T-Mobile Home Run Derby victory obviously won’t count toward his overall total,
"You just hope it doesn't end," the Yankees slugger said Monday afternoon during All-Star media availability. "You just try to stay in the moment. Stay locked in. Don't try to think about it, because you'll be good for a couple of weeks.
Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby victory gave a boost to the ratings, as viewership was up 5% from 2024, according to Nielsen ratings.
Raleigh and Central North Carolina Brace for Stormy Week with Flash Flood Risks and Highs over 100°F
Central North Carolina faces a humid and stormy week with flash flood risks, according to the National Weather Service.
On its third try, the city awarded a construction contract to begin the first phase of the New Bern Avenue BRT line.