Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update

July 12, 2025 • Sports

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Generated sports podcast with host Big Dill based on prompt: Daily MLB news. Game scores, highlights and general news

Transcript

Welcome back to Big Dill Sports, where it’s always a big dill in the world of MLB! I’m Dillon, your host for today’s “Daily Double Play,” bringing you the hottest updates in baseball.

What a night of thrilling matchups and standout performances we had on July 11, 2025. Let’s dive right into the action, starting with a nail-biter from San Francisco. The Giants edged out the Dodgers in a heart-stopping 8–7 victory. San Francisco took an early lead with Willy Adames’s two-run triple and a five-run fifth inning, including Dominic Smith’s solo homer. The Dodgers fought back, thanks to Shohei Ohtani’s impressive splash hit into McCovey Cove and a six-run rally, but fell just short. Shohei’s splash was his first career one and the Dodgers' eighth in history. Camilo Doval sealed the win for the Giants, locking down his 15th save.

Meanwhile, at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees dominated with an 11–0 shutout against the Cubs. Cody Bellinger stole the show with three two-run homers against his former club, driving in six runs. Aaron Judge joined in with a sacrifice fly and stellar defensive plays, including a homer-saving catch. Carlos Rodón was a force on the mound, pitching eight scoreless innings and clinching his 10th win. This performance also earned him a spot on the AL All-Star roster.

In Detroit, the Mariners exploded late in the game to crush the Tigers 12–3. Cal Raleigh made history by breaking the AL record for home runs before the All-Star break with his 37th and 38th dingers. An exciting solo shot followed by a grand slam powered Seattle to victory. Rookie Luis Castillo picked up the win, keeping the Mariners in the driver’s seat.

Over in Houston, the Rangers snapped the Astros’ streak with a 7–3 win. Evan Carter’s early two-run single and Adolis García’s solo homer set the pace. Wyatt Langford’s two-run blast in the seventh sealed it for Texas. Jack Leiter earned the win, managing Houston’s lineup effectively.

And at Target Field, the Twins squeaked out a tight 2–1 win over the Pirates. Joe Ryan bested Paul Skenes in a pitchers’ duel. Minnesota’s Travis Larnach’s fourth-inning two-run blast made all the difference. Jhoan Duran closed it out for his 15th save, while Carlos Correa’s exit due to a collision adds a bit of uncertainty for the Twins going forward.

Now, let’s spotlight our ‘Big Dill’ player of the day—Cody Bellinger. His three-homer game was nothing short of spectacular, tying his personal best of six RBIs. Against his former team, no less—a truly remarkable performance.

In general MLB news, injury replacements are shaking up the All-Star lineups. Carlos Rodón steps in for Max Fried, and there are others like Carlos Estévez and Randy Arozarena filling in key spots. Plus, we’ve got some roster moves—Alex Bregman returns for the Red Sox, and the Astros’ top prospect Brice Matthews is set to make his debut.

To wrap it up, Baltimore’s trade of Bryan Baker to Tampa Bay stirs up some excitement ahead of the MLB Draft.

That’s all for today’s MLB rundown. Remember, every game day holds new surprises and standout moments. Keep swinging by Big Dill Sports for your dose of MLB excitement. Catch you next time!

Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update