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SEATTLE (AP) — Right before Big Dumper delivered a powerful impact to an ascending fly ball, scattered “MVP!” shouts erupted from near home plate on Sunday. Considering how Cal Raleigh’s season began, maybe the Mariners’ catcher truly merits all this acclaim. With a solo home run during Seattle’s recent win, …

Elly De La Cruz In the top of the third inning on Friday night, when the Cincinnati Reds were behind the Baltimore Orioles 1-0, De La Cruz stepped up to bat with two outs and teammates on base. He faced Orioles’ pitcher Cade Povich’s initial offering—a slow 79 MPH curveball—and …