MLB Schedule
- Guardians (CLE) VS White Sox (CWS) on Friday, Jul 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM PDT. Final score: CLE 4 – CWS 2
- Marlins (MIA) VS Orioles (BAL) on Friday, Jul 11, 2025 at 04:05 PM PDT. Final score: MIA 2 – BAL 5
- Cubs (CHC) VS Yankees (NYY) on Friday, Jul 11, 2025 at 04:05 PM PDT. Final score: CHC 0 – NYY 11
- Rays (TB) VS Red Sox (BOS) on Friday, Jul 11, 2025 at 04:10 PM PDT. Final score: TB 4 – BOS 5
- Mariners (SEA) VS Tigers (DET) on Friday, Jul 11, 2025 at 04:10 PM PDT. Final score: SEA 12 – DET 3
- Rockies (COL) VS Reds (CIN) on Friday, Jul 11, 2025 at 04:10 PM PDT. Final score: COL 3 – CIN 2
- Rangers (TEX) VS Astros (HOU) on Friday, Jul 11, 2025 at 05:10 PM PDT. Final score: TEX 7 – HOU 3
- Nationals (WSH) VS Brewers (MIL) on Friday, Jul 11, 2025 at 05:10 PM PDT. Final score: WSH 3 – MIL 8
- Mets (NYM) VS Royals (KC) on Friday, Jul 11, 2025 at 05:10 PM PDT. Final score: NYM 8 – KC 3
- Pirates (PIT) VS Twins (MIN) on Friday, Jul 11, 2025 at 05:10 PM PDT. Final score: PIT 1 – MIN 2
- Guardians (CLE) VS White Sox (CWS) on Friday, Jul 11, 2025 at 05:10 PM PDT. Final score: CLE 4 – CWS 5
- Braves (ATL) VS Cardinals (STL) on Friday, Jul 11, 2025 at 05:15 PM PDT. Final score: ATL 6 – STL 5
- Diamondbacks (AZ) VS Angels (LAA) on Friday, Jul 11, 2025 at 06:38 PM PDT. Final score: AZ 5 – LAA 6
- Phillies (PHI) VS Padres (SD) on Friday, Jul 11, 2025 at 06:40 PM PDT. Final score: PHI 2 – SD 4
- Blue Jays (TOR) VS Athletics (ATH) on Friday, Jul 11, 2025 at 07:05 PM PDT. Final score: TOR 7 – ATH 6
- Dodgers (LAD) VS Giants (SF) on Friday, Jul 11, 2025 at 07:15 PM PDT. Final score: LAD 7 – SF 8
🔥 Headlines & Highlights
Giants 8, Dodgers 7
At Oracle Park, the San Francisco Giants nipped the Los Angeles Dodgers 8–7, handing the Dodgers their seventh straight loss—their worst skid since 2017. Dodgers’ starter Dustin May struggled from the outset as the Giants jumped to an early lead. Although L.A. fought back hard to cut it to one run, they couldn’t complete the rally (Reuters, True Blue LA).
Yankees 11, Cubs 0
The New York Yankees smashed the Chicago Cubs in dominant fashion. Cody Bellinger, facing his former team, blasted three two‑run homers and drove in six runs. Carlos Rodón was excellent on the mound, earning eight shutout innings to help New York extend their win streak to five games (Reuters).
Mariners 12, Tigers 3
Seattle crushed Detroit, with Cal Raleigh clobbering two home runs—including a grand slam—tying and breaking the American League record for most homers before the All-Star break. This effort pushed him to 38 home runs, just shy of Barry Bonds’ 39-record mark. The Mariners routed the Tigers 12–3 and ended Tarik Skubal’s three‑month unbeaten streak (CBSSports.com).
White Sox 5, Guardians 4 (Game 2 of DH)
In the second game of a doubleheader, Chicago’s Mike Tauchman delivered a walk‑off infield single in the 11th inning to clinch a 5–4 win, avoiding a sweep after Cleveland took the opener. Lenyn Sosa hit two solo homers, and reliever Mike Vasil escaped bases‑loaded jams late to keep it tied before Chicago struck again in extras (Reuters).
Athletics 5, Braves 4 (11 innings)
The Oakland A’s fell behind early, but Tyler Soderstrom powered them back with a three‑run homer in the first, and later delivered the game-winning RBI in the 11th. His performance—3-for-5 with 4 RBI—sealed a long-awaited extra‑innings win over struggling Atlanta in searing 99 °F heat—the hottest in Oakland since record‑keeping began (ESPN.com).
🧠Additional Notable Games
- Rangers 7–3 over Astros – Texas rolled past Houston behind a powerful offensive outburst to claim the win in their matchup at Minute Maid Park.
- Brewers 8–3 over Nationals – Milwaukee extended its win streak to five games, topping Washington with solid run support. (Reuters)
- Rockies 3, Reds 2 – Colorado pulled off a tight victory over Cincinnati in a low-scoring showdown. (New York Post)
- Blue Jays 7, Athletics 6 – Toronto edged Oakland in a game fueled by late-inning heroics and resilience.
- Orioles 5, Marlins 2 – Baltimore picked up a solid win in their first game of the day, part of a doubleheader that ended in a sweep of the Mets earlier.
- Cardinals 6, Braves 5, and Mets 8, Royals 3, plus narrow losses by the Twins (2–1 over Pirates) and Red Sox walk-off over Rays (5–4).
🌟 Standouts of the Day
- Cody Bellinger (NYY): The former Cub’s three-homer performance (3-for-5) with six RBIs was the centerpiece of New York’s blowout win (CBSSports.com).
- Cal Raleigh (SEA): With two homers and five RBIs, he set the AL pre‑All-Star break HR record and became the week’s MVP contender (CBSSports.com).
- Tyler Soderstrom (OAK): Delivered both a three-run homer and the walk-off winner—he went 3-for-5 with four RBIs in Oakland’s extra-inning triumph (ESPN.com).
- Mike Tauchman (CWS): Clinched the win in Chicago’s 11th-inning victory with a walk-off infield single in Game 2 of their doubleheader against the Guardians (MLB.com).
Cody Bellinger
🧩 Broader Context & Implications
- Yankees’ resurgence: After battling through a losing streak, New York’s five-game win streak shows a return to form. Bellinger and Judge anchoring a relentless offense have the Yankees charging into the All-Star break with momentum (Reuters).
- Raleigh’s historic pace: Hitting 38 home runs before the break sets a new high-water mark in AL history. His power surge might fuel a strong showing at the Home Run Derby and All-Star festivities .
- Dodgers in distress: Seven straight losses signal deeper issues in Los Angeles, and their inability to close out comeback threats highlights areas of concern.
- Drama in extras: Both the White Sox–Guardians and Athletics–Braves games showcased the tension and unpredictability of extra-inning baseball, with walk-off heroes turning tight contests into unforgettable moments.
👀 What’s Next?
Many teams now enter the All-Star break, with rosters firming up. Notably, Junior Caminero and Drew Rasmussen were hot additions to the AL squad and Home Run Derby field as injury replacements, giving the Rays four All-Star reps (DRaysBay).
The Championship races in both leagues remain tight, and games like these—featuring power surges, clutch walk-offs, and rising momentum—will reverberate in the second half.
Friday’s MLB slate delivered unforgettable highlights: record-breaking home runs, walk-off thrillers, and dominating performances—each shaping the playoff push in dramatic fashion.
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