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MLB Power Rankings Week 18: Red-hot NL teams take top two spots
Two-team races have emerged in both leagues as we enter Week 18 of the MLB season. A month ago, it seemed like no American League team would be able to catch up to the Yankees. But New York has seen its lead in the AL dissipate after going just 13-20 since July 3 and is now tied with Houston. Meanwhile, in the National League, the Dodgers have kept rolling -- with only five losses since the beginning of July -- while the Mets proved that they're the real deal by taking four of five games against the division-rival Braves this past weekend.
Chicago White Sox launch NIL initiative with college athletes
The Chicago White Sox announced a new name, image and likeness and mentorship program geared toward college student-athletes as White Sox ambassadors. The program, called CHISOX Athlete, will focus on financial and professional marketing opportunities by offering social media promotions, access to professional resources within the organization's front office and career mentorship with sports executives. The organization also announced the first group of athletes it has signed, that includes Michigan wide receiver A.J. Henning, DePaul basketball players Ahamad Bynum and Anaya Peoples, Iowa women's basketball player Kylie Feuerbach, Illinois men's basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr., Northwestern volleyball player Temi Thomas-Ailara, Michigan women's basketball player Cameron Williams and Notre Dame women's soccer player Kiki Van Zanten.
Division Leaders American League EAST: New York Yankees (72 - 45) GB-9 CENTRAL: Cleveland (62 - 55) GB-0.5 WEST: Houston (75 - 43) GB-11 National League EAST: New York Mets (75 - 42) GB-3.5 CENTRAL: St. Louis (64 - 51) GB-2 WEST: Los Angeles Dodgers (80 - 35) GB-17
American League BATTING AVERAGE: L. Arraez, Minnesota. .335 HOME RUNS: A. Judge, New York Yankees. 46 RUNS BATTED IN: A. Judge, New York Yankees. 100 HITS: J. Abreu, Chicago White Sox 135 STOLEN BASES: J. Mateo, Baltimore. 27
National League BATTING AVERAGE: P. Goldschmidt, St. Louis. .328 HOME RUNS: K. Schwarber, Philadelphia. 34 RUNS BATTED IN: P. Alonso, New York Mets. 97 HITS: T. Turner, Los Angeles Dodgers. 144 STOLEN BASES: J. Berti, Miami. 30
American League WINS: J. Verlander, Houston. 15 EARNED RUN AVERAGE: J. Verlander, Houston 1.95 SAVES: L. Hendriks, Chicago White Sox. E. Clase, Cleveland 27 STRIKEOUTS: G. Coles, New York Yankees. 184 QUALITY STARTS: F. Valdez, Houston. 20
National League WINS: K. Wright, Atlanta. T. Gonsolin, Los Angeles Dodgers 14 EARNED RUN AVERAGE: S. Alcantara, Miami. 1.92 SAVES: J. Hader, Milwaukee/San Diego. 29 STRIKEOUTS: C. Burnes, Milwaukee. 181 QUALITY STARTS: S. Alcantara, Miami. 18
Mark Deros named team USA manager for World Baseball Classic
The U.S. won title at the most recent tournament in 2017, beating Puerto Rico 8-0 in the championship game at Dodger Stadium.The 47-year-old DeRosa played for eight teams during 16 years in the majors.
Soon, the Pah Wraiths will burn across Bajor... the Celestial Temple... the Alpha Quadrant! Can you picture it? An entire universe - set in flames! To burn ... for all eternity.
Seattle Mariners, Julio Rodriguez finalize long-term deal
With an All-Star Game selection, an epic Home Run Derby performance and a .267/.326/.467 line with 20 home runs and 23 stolen bases, Rodriguez has made perhaps an even bigger impact than anticipated.
New York Mets retire Willie Mays No.24 jersey in Old-Timers Day surprise
One of baseball's greatest players, the Hall of Fame centerfielder starred for the Giants in New York from 1951-57 and then in San Francisco from 1958-72 after the club moved to the West Coast. He returned to the Big Apple in a May 1972 trade and spent his final two seasons with the Mets, helping them reach the 1973 World Series.
1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card sells for $12.6 million, shatters record
"This card is arguably the finest-condition example of the most iconic post-war card in the world," "That grade, plus the fact it has documented provenance from the most storied find in hobby history, puts this card in a category of its own."