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From a rare violin to gold toilet paper: What $168 million in coach buyouts could buy

With LSU’s firing of head coach Brian Kelly on Sunday, the buyouts owed to the 10 FBS head coaches dismissed so far this season now total nearly $168 million, according to ESPN and USA Today.

Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez joins Mickey Mantle club with Game 7 HR

Game 7 is where legends are made of and Julio Rodriguez is not someone who typically lets moments to cement himself in history go to waste. On Monday night,

Aaron Judge inching close to exclusive club with Jimmie Foxx, Mickey Mantle

In this era of baseball, players are expected to do it all. Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is the absolute master of that. As the season comes to a close, he is on the cusp of possibly winning the American League MVP.

Aaron Judge ties Mickey Mantle on all-time list with 51st HR

In every which way, New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge makes history. In fact, he made history twice on the same night. On Wednesday, Judge joined Babe

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Yankees’ Trent Grisham first to pull off bonkers feat since 1958 Mickey Mantle

The New York Yankees sustained their torrid offensive momentum as Trent Grisham catapulted the squad to a 10-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night in the decisive rubber game of their three-match series.

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Cal passes Mantle, ties Griffey with two homers

The Yankees had the inverse of Monday’s game playing out in front of them, jumping out to a massive 10-1 lead over the Twins, but they nearly tossed that win into the incinerator.

Cal Raleigh hits 55th HR to break Mickey Mantle switch-hitter record

Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners clubbed his 55th home run Tuesday night against the Kansas City Royals to surpass Mickey Mantle's single-season record for homers by a switch hitter.

After Mickey Mantle, Cal Raleigh Now Challenges Aaron Judge

Cal Raleigh is challenging the biggest names in baseball, New York Yankees legends. Sunday, he tied Mickey Mantle. Now he’s chasing down Aaron Judge. The Mariners’ catcher smashed his 54th homer of the season, pulling even with Mantle’s single-year record for a switch-hitter.

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Raleigh Ties Mantle’s HR Mark as Mariners Sweep Angels, Seize AL West Lead

Cal Raleigh belted his 54th home run of the season to tie Mickey Mantle’s single-season record for a switch-hitter, and the Seattle Mariners powered past the Los Angeles Angels 11-2 on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep and take over sole possession of first place in the AL West.

Cal Raleigh ties Mickey Mantle as Mariners clobber Angels for ninth straight win

Cal Raleigh hit his major-league-leading 54th home run of the season, tying Mickey Mantle's record for a switch-hitter set in 1961, as the Seattle Mariners took sole possession of first place in the American League West with an 11-2 victory against the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon.

Mariners' Cal Raleigh hits 54th homer, ties Mickey Mantle's switch-hitter mark

Seattle star Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 54th home run in the first inning on Sunday against the visiting Los Angeles Angels, tying Mickey Mantle's single-season record for most by a switch-hitter that he set in 1961.

Cal Raleigh Takes Shot at Yankees’ Greatness From Mantle to Judge

Cal Raleigh isn’t just chasing Mickey Mantle anymore. He’s chasing Aaron Judge, too. The Mariners’ catcher launched his 53rd home run in Sunday’s 18–2 rout of Atlanta, leaving him one shy of Mantle’s single-season record for a switch-hitter, set back in 1961.

Mariners’ Cal Raleigh now 1 home run shy of hallowed Mickey Mantle record

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh’s unbelievable season took another historic turn on Sunday when he hit his 53rd home run of the season. Raleigh’s shot, which was part of an 18-2 Seattle onslaught against the Atlanta Braves, moved him to within one home run of Mickey Mantle’s single-season record for a switch hitter.

Why Cal Raleigh Is Doing Something Never Seen Before

What Cal Raleigh is doing right now isn’t just historic. It’s borderline unbelievable. With 50 home runs through just 129 games, the Seattle Mariners’ switch-hitting catcher isn’t just breaking records; he’s redefining what everybody thought was possible from a player who wears the tools of ignorance.

Cal Raleigh hits 50th HR, joins Mickey Mantle in exclusive club

Juan Soto Ties Mickey Mantle in Powerful Baseball History with Latest Home Run

NEW YORK -- New York Mets standout Juan Soto hit his 30th home run of the season on Friday night, but it came in another tough loss for the group at Citi Field.

Seattle Mariners Join The 1961 Yankees with Maris and Mantle in Baseball History

By acquiring Eugenio Suarez at the trade deadline on Wednesday night, the Seattle Mariners have now aligned themselves in some extraordinary baseball history as August begins.

Seattle Mariners Star Just Passed Mickey Mantle in Baseball History

The Seattle Mariners lost 4-1 against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon at Angel Stadium. With the loss, Seattle is now 56-50, and they've fallen into a tie for the third and final wild card spot with the Texas Rangers, who have won eight of their last nine.

Aaron Judge Breaks Mantle's Record With More History to Come

Aaron Judge has been incredible for the New York Yankees, not just this season, but throughout his career. What he did earlier this week continues to elevate him among MLB legends.

Aaron Judge Moves into Tie with Mickey Mantle in New York Yankees History

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge tied Mickey Mantle in some interesting team history in an 8-5 Thursday loss to the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

Juan Soto Continues to Chase Down Mickey Mantle in Impressive Baseball History

The New York Mets were swept in a doubleheader on Sunday, losing two games against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. New York dropped the first game 6-5 and the second game 5-4.

Here's How Mickey Mantle Inspired New Team Name of Dodgers Affiliate in Oklahoma City

What do you get when you mix the thriving Oklahoma City community with an homage to the state’s baseball past? The Oklahoma City Comets. The 63-year-old minor league team in Oklahoma City is getting a rebrand this season.

A 1952 Mickey Mantle card sells for a record-breaking amount of $12.6 million

A 1952 Topps card showing a then-20-year-old Mickey Mantle sold for $12.6 million through Heritage Auctions, breaking the record for the largest total ever paid for a sports item, card, or memorabilia, ESPN reported Saturday night.