Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update
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Welcome to "Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update" on Big Dill Sports! I'm Dillon, your host, ready to dive into the jam-packed action from Saturday, July 27, 2025. We've got historic milestones, dramatic finishes, and everything in between. Let's get right into it.
What an incredible day for baseball! Seattle's Cal Raleigh made history by becoming the first catcher and switch-hitter to reach 40 home runs before the end of July. His explosive performance powered the Mariners to a 7–2 victory over the Angels, inching them closer to the AL West leaders, the Astros. Raleigh’s feat puts him in legendary company with names like Johnny Bench and Mike Piazza—a true "big dill" moment!
Over in Los Angeles, Boston's Garrett Crochet delivered a masterclass against the Dodgers, striking out ten and leading the Red Sox to a 4–2 win. Meanwhile, Bryce Harper and the Phillies put on a show, defeating the Yankees 9–4, further compounded by Aaron Judge's placement on the injured list—worry not though, no UCL damage.
Toronto's winning streak extended to four with a 6–1 victory over Detroit, fueled by timely hits from Bo Bichette and homers from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer. Kevin Gausman was dominant on the mound, striking out ten in six innings.
Pitching excellence didn't stop there. Trevor Rogers of the Orioles threw a one-hit shutout in an 18–0 thrashing of the Rockies. And in a nail-biter, the Mets edged out the Giants 2–1, with David Peterson and the bullpen combining efforts to secure the win.
In the walk-off department, Marcus Semien was the hero for Texas, clinching a 6–5 victory over Atlanta in extra innings. The Royals and Guardians split a doubleheader, highlighted by Jonathan India's thrilling walk-off homer.
Elsewhere, Pittsburgh shut out Arizona 2–0, thanks to Oneil Cruz's early homer and David Bednar sealing the deal. Miami secured a 7–4 win over Milwaukee, with contributions from Heriberto Hernandez and Dane Myers. And in a heated contest, San Diego claimed a 3–1 victory over St. Louis, featuring some tense moments after Manny Machado was hit twice by pitches.
Let's talk standings and roster moves. Seattle’s win and Texas’s impressive record in extra innings tighten the competition in the AL West. Aaron Judge’s injury opens opportunities for Yankees rookies, while Minnesota's Byron Buxton is listed day-to-day—crucial considerations as teams strategize ahead of the trade deadline.
As we wind down, today’s "big dill" is undeniably Cal Raleigh, not just for breaking a significant milestone but for energizing a playoff push for the Mariners.
That’s the wrap on this exciting Saturday in Major League Baseball. Keep swinging by Big Dill Sports for your daily dose of the diamond. Until next time, this is Dillon, signing off. Keep those gloves ready, and let's play ball!
### League-Wide Overview
Major League Baseball delivered a full slate of 15 games on Saturday, July 27, 2025, featuring historic milestones and dramatic finishes. Seattle’s Cal Raleigh became the first catcher and switch-hitter in MLB history to reach 40 home runs before the end of July, powering the Mariners to a 7–2 win in Anaheim, while Boston’s Garrett Crochet struck out ten over six shutout innings in a 4–2 triumph over the Dodgers. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right flexor strain, and Minnesota’s Byron Buxton exited with side soreness, leaving both day-to-day. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/mlb-roundup-cal-raleigh-hits-40th-hr-ms-win-2025-07-27/), [reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/mlb-roundup-cal-raleigh-hits-40th-hr-ms-win-2025-07-27/))
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### Batting Explosions & Historic Homers
- Cal Raleigh slugged his league-leading 40th homer in the fourth inning of Seattle’s 7–2 win over the Angels, adding to a four-run sixth that included solo shots by Julio Rodriguez and Randy Arozarena; the victory moved the Mariners within four games of the AL West–leading Astros. Raleigh became the seventh catcher ever to hit 40 in a season, joining Johnny Bench and Mike Piazza among others. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/mlb-roundup-cal-raleigh-hits-40th-hr-ms-win-2025-07-27/))
- In Los Angeles, Boston’s Garrett Crochet (12–4) fanned 10 over six innings—allowing only Shohei Ohtani’s 38th homer and Teoscar Hernandez’s 16th—and captured a 4–2 win to split the series with the Dodgers. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/mlb-roundup-cal-raleigh-hits-40th-hr-ms-win-2025-07-27/))
- Philadelphia pounded the Yankees 9–4 as Bryce Harper launched a solo shot in the third and Kyle Schwarber followed with a two-run double; New York dropped its seventh in ten games, and Judge’s IL move came after tests confirmed no UCL damage. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/mlb-roundup-cal-raleigh-hits-40th-hr-ms-win-2025-07-27/))
- Toronto extended its win streak to four with a 6–1 victory over Detroit. Bo Bichette’s eighth-inning two-run single broke a scoreless tie, while Nathan Lukes, George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered. Kevin Gausman struck out 10 in six shutout innings; Tarik Skubal countered with seven punch-outs over six frames for the Tigers. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/mlb-roundup-cal-raleigh-hits-40th-hr-ms-win-2025-07-27/))
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### Pitching Highlights
- Baltimore’s Trevor Rogers (4–1) tossed a one-hit shutout over seven innings in an 18–0 drubbing of Colorado, striking out five. Cedric Mullins launched a three-run homer, Tyler O’Neill added a two-run shot, and Ryan O’Hearn supplied two run-scoring singles in a nine-run seventh. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/mlb-roundup-cal-raleigh-hits-40th-hr-ms-win-2025-07-27/))
- The Mets beat the Giants 2–1 in San Francisco behind David Peterson’s six innings of one-run ball on eight hits, and a bullpen gem: Reed Garrett and Ryne Stanek combined scoreless frames before Edwin Diaz notched his 22nd save. Mark Vientos provided the decisive two-run double in the sixth. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/mlb-roundup-cal-raleigh-hits-40th-hr-ms-win-2025-07-27/))
- Cincinnati’s Andrew Abbott held Tampa Bay to two runs on two hits with seven strikeouts over six innings in a 6–2 Reds win, capped by Elly De La Cruz’s two-run single in the seventh. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/mlb-roundup-cal-raleigh-hits-40th-hr-ms-win-2025-07-27/))
- Chicago Cubs starter Cade Horton delivered 6⅓ scoreless innings, and Ian Happ and Matt Shaw homered, as Chicago evened the Crosstown Classic with a 6–1 win over the White Sox; Shaw drove in three runs, and Dansby Swanson added a two-run single in the eighth. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/mlb-roundup-cal-raleigh-hits-40th-hr-ms-win-2025-07-27/))
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### Walk-Offs & Late-Inning Drama
- Texas edged Atlanta 6–5 in 10 innings via Marcus Semien’s walk-off single off Enyel De Los Santos, marking the Rangers’ fifth straight win; Michael Harris II recorded a solo homer, a double and two triples in the loss. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/mlb-roundup-cal-raleigh-hits-40th-hr-ms-win-2025-07-27/))
- Kansas City and Cleveland split a doubleheader. In Game 1, Jonathan India’s three-run, walk-off homer in the 10th capped a 5–3 Royals win. Game 2 saw Steven Kwan extend his hot streak with his third homer in three games, and Tanner Bibee fanned eight over five innings in a 6–4 Guardians victory. Cleveland hadn’t swept Kansas City in a twinbill since April 24, 2008. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/mlb-roundup-cal-raleigh-hits-40th-hr-ms-win-2025-07-27/), [africa.espn.com](https://africa.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401696477?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
- Pittsburgh blanked Arizona 2–0 on Oneil Cruz’s second-inning two-run homer; closer David Bednar secured his 16th save with a perfect ninth, marking the Pirates’ fourth shutout of the season. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/mlb-roundup-cal-raleigh-hits-40th-hr-ms-win-2025-07-27/))
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### Additional Notable Results
- Miami downed Milwaukee 7–4 as Heriberto Hernandez, Dane Myers and Agustin Ramirez homered; Janson Junk, pitching against his former team, allowed three runs in five innings with five strikeouts and no walks. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/mlb-roundup-cal-raleigh-hits-40th-hr-ms-win-2025-07-27/))
- San Diego beat St. Louis 3–1 behind Jake Cronenworth’s run-scoring double and Robert Suarez’s 30th save; the contest featured five hit-batters and a brief benches-clearing skirmish after Manny Machado was plunked twice. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/mlb-roundup-cal-raleigh-hits-40th-hr-ms-win-2025-07-27/))
- Washington held off Minnesota 9–3 as CJ Abrams and Alex Call each drove in three runs and Luis Garcia Jr. homered; Mitchell Parker allowed two runs over 5⅔ innings, though Byron Buxton departed early with side soreness. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/mlb-roundup-cal-raleigh-hits-40th-hr-ms-win-2025-07-27/))
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### Standings Impact & Injuries
- Seattle’s win cut its deficit to four games in the AL West, while Texas improved to 7–1 in extra-innings since the All-Star break.
- Aaron Judge’s placement on the 10-day IL opens room for rookies Josh Donaldson and Gleyber Torres, and Minnesota lists Buxton as day-to-day.
- San Diego’s series win in St. Louis and Miami’s sweep of Milwaukee suggest both clubs are eyeing Wild Card contention, while Philadelphia remains two games behind the AL East–leading Orioles. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/mlb-roundup-cal-raleigh-hits-40th-hr-ms-win-2025-07-27/))
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These results set the stage for a pivotal week leading up to the August 1 trade deadline, as contenders shore up rosters and playoff hopefuls seek momentum.
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