Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update

July 14, 2025 • Sports

Hosted by Big Dill

About This Episode

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

Transcript

Welcome to Big Dill Sports, and boy do we have an exciting episode of "Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update" lined up for you today! I'm Dillon, and we're diving into the thrilling conclusion of the first half of the 2025 MLB season. Teams wrapped up on Sunday, July 13, before heading into the All-Star break, and the action was nothing short of spectacular.

Let's jump into some of the standout games from this lively Sunday.

The Texas Rangers took on the Houston Astros, and the Rangers came out swinging with a 5-1 victory. Nathan Eovaldi was in top form, giving up just one run on five hits over 7⅔ innings. He racked up eight strikeouts—impressive stuff! Marcus Semien hit his 250th career home run, and Adolis García added a solo shot. The offense didn't need much more than that to secure the win.

In New York, the Chicago Cubs faced the Yankees, and Shōta Imanaga stole the show with seven shutout innings. The Cubs secured a 4-1 win. Michael Busch set the tone early with a homer in the first, followed by a two-run blast from Dansby Swanson in the sixth.

The Kansas City Royals edged out the New York Mets 3-2. Rookie Noah Cameron was dominant, delivering a career-best performance. And how about Nick Loftin? He delivered the game-winner in the ninth inning. That's two game-winners in a week for Loftin!

The Cleveland Guardians pulled off a thrilling 6-5 win over the Chicago White Sox in extra innings. Steven Kwan's sacrifice fly in the 10th set the stage, and Kyle Manzardo’s big three-run homer earlier in the game sparked a crucial comeback.

Over in Detroit, the Seattle Mariners completed their sweep of the Tigers with an 8-4 victory. The Mariners hit five solo home runs, including a go-ahead blast from pinch-hitter Jorge Polanco in the ninth.

The Arizona Diamondbacks took down the Los Angeles Angels 5-1. Merrill Kelly bounced back from early control issues to give a solid five innings, while Jose Herrera's two-run double in the fourth sealed the deal.

Switching gears to the 2025 MLB Draft, it kicked off with some unexpected moves. The Washington Nationals surprised many by picking high school shortstop Eli Willits first overall. Meanwhile, the Angels and Mariners snagged promising pitchers Tyler Bremner and Kade Anderson, respectively.

Looking ahead, we’ve got the All-Star break coming up, but the trade deadline is already stirring. The Phillies are on the hunt to revamp their bullpen, aiming for top-tier relievers to get them back on track.

Before we wrap up, it's time to crown today's "Big Dill." My pick this time? Shōta Imanaga of the Cubs! His seven shutout innings against the Yankees were pure magic, earning him Player of the Game honors and a star finish to his first half. Definitely a big dill!

That's all for today on Big Dill Sports. Remember, next play resumes on July 18 after the All-Star break. Stay tuned for more updates as teams ramp up for the race to the postseason. Thanks for tuning in—catch you next time!

Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update