John Rave’s late father, Mike, grew up a Cubs fan. Tonight, @john_rave homered into the Wrigley bleachers. “I tried to talk to him a little bit throughout the game. He’s got the best seat in the house here. This is a pretty special one.” . @Royals .

Shohei Ohtani hit a 100-mph sinker from Jhoan Durán for an opposite-field HR. Considering the pitch, location (outside corner), pitcher, and where the ball landed . that’s one of the most impressive home runs I’ve ever seen. @MLBNetwork .

Ramón Laureano is one of the most underrated trade candidates in @MLB. 861 OPS. Last guaranteed year of deal; 2026 club option. He’s hitting better vs. RHP than LHP this season. @MLBNetwork.

The Cubs have checked in with the Royals ahead of the trade deadline, sources say. This is not a surprise. The Cubs need pitching; KC is more likely to move Seth Lugo (starting tomorrow at Wrigley) than All-Star LHP Kris Bubic. @MLBNetwork @WatchMarquee @670TheScore.

RT @SSchumaker55: Proud of you @brody_schumaker so grateful being able to watch you this summer, especially here in Cary.

Ted Simmons. One of the greatest quotes ever about Ichiro. @Mariners @baseballhall.

RT @KeeganMatheson: Bo Bichette says he feels this is the best the #BlueJays fan base has been in his time in the big leagues. “This is wh….

Wrigley Field is magic. Here’s Andrew Hoffmann (Joliet, Illinois) with family and friends after he recorded the final out of the @Royals’ win at the Friendly Confines tonight. ⁦@MLBNetwork⁩

When Salvador Perez surpasses 300 HR -- which could happen this year -- he will be the 8th catcher* to do so. Six of the previous seven are in the @baseballhall: Piazza, Bench, Fisk, Berra, Carter, Rodríguez. * caught in at least 70% of all career games . @MLBNetwork @Royals.

Salvador Perez, 2 home runs tonight. Royals 10, Cubs 4. @MLBNetwork.

END 6: Royals 7, Cubs 4. Noah Cameron settled in after the 2nd. Late innings from Wrigley are ahead on @MLBNetwork.

Matt Shaw, 3-run homer. Cubs 4, Royals 1. @MLBNetwork.

My latest report from Wrigley Field. We're about to go live on @MLBNetwork with our #MLBNShowcase broadcast of the @Cubs and @Royals.

Seiya Suzuki is taking fly balls in center field, before his first @MLB regular season start at the position.

To clarify, I don’t expect Owen Caissie to be traded in a 1 for 1 deal for a rental starting pitcher. For Caissie to be moved, return likely would need to include multiple players or a controllable starter (e.g., Keller, Joe Ryan). @MLBNetwork.

Six “bubble” teams in the AL. The Rays have shown they’re able to buy and sell at the same deadline while remaining competitive; that could put the underrated Zack Littell in play as a rental starter. ⁦@MLBNetwork⁩ @MLB

Mural honoring the late Dick Allen, nearing completion in his hometown of Wampum, Pa. Don Mancini, a friend of Allen’s, shared this photo with the Allen family. One week from today, Allen’s loved ones and the baseball world gather at the ⁦@baseballhall⁩. ⁦@MLBNetwork⁩

Dick Allen with Henry Aaron. One week from today, Allen posthumously joins Aaron in the ⁦@baseballhall⁩. We’re honored to cover the Induction Ceremony live from Cooperstown on @MLBNetwork. Photo credit: Richard Allen Jr. @Phillies @WhiteSox @Cardinals @Dodgers

RT @CleGuardians: José's daughter, Isabella, threw out today's first pitch, and it's the cutest thing we've ever seen. 🥹. #GuardsBall https….