Mariners' Cal Raleigh hits two HRs, breaking mark set by Dodgers legend

As the MLB season progresses, fantasy baseball managers should focus on trading for specific category needs, with players like Bo Bichette (AVG), Cal Raleigh and Willson Contreras (HR), Geraldo Perdomo (RBI), Zach Neto and TJ Friedl (Runs), and Zach McKinstry and Xavier Edwards (SB) providing valuable options to enhance their rosters for the stretch run. Want More Context? 🔎

Happy 53rd birthday to Nomar Garciaparra, a six-time MLB All-Star and 1997 Rookie of the Year, who excelled with the Boston Red Sox before his trade to the Chicago Cubs in 2004. With a career total of 1,747 hits and 936 RBI, he had two 30-home run seasons, prompting a quiz to name all shortstops who achieved this feat in a single season. Want More Context? 🔎

Francisco Lindor is enduring a career-worst slump, going hitless in his last 30 at-bats, yet Mets manager Carlos Mendoza notes that Lindor remains steady and focused on team success. Despite his struggles, the Mets have won three consecutive games, with Mendoza expressing confidence that Lindor's aggressive approach and determination will ultimately help him break out of this slump. Want More Context? 🔎