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A new statistical ranking method has crowned Barry Bonds as the greatest baseball player of all time, surpassing Babe Ruth, based on a comprehensive analysis of players across history within their respective eras.
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is close to breaking Barry Bonds' MLB record for home runs before the All-Star break, having hit 38 homers this season, just one shy of Bonds' 39 in 2001, with more games and the Home Run Derby remaining.
Barry Bonds attended a game at Rickwood Field to honor his late godfather, Willie Mays, who began his professional career there. Bonds, still emotional about Mays' passing, felt it was important to be present as Mays would have wanted. This visit marked Bonds' first time at the historic field, where he participated in events celebrating the Negro Leagues and Mays' legacy.
MLB has officially integrated Negro Leagues statistics into its historical record, impacting several records held by former Giants slugger Barry Bonds. Hall of Fame catcher Josh Gibson now holds the single-season records for slugging percentage and OPS, as well as the career records in batting average, slugging percentage, and OPS. This move honors the achievements of Negro Leagues players and ensures their contributions are recognized in the broader history of baseball.
Juan Soto's first day at the New York Yankees' camp saw him interacting with teammates and expressing optimism about playing in New York. The team is reportedly interested in locking him up long term, despite his agent's reputation for securing top dollar for clients. Soto met with manager Aaron Boone for a one-on-one talk and received a lofty comparison to Barry Bonds for his plate discipline. The Yankees hope Soto will be a key figure in their lineup for years to come.
Pittsburgh Pirates' Jack Suwinski hit two home runs into San Francisco's McCovey Cove during a 14-4 loss to the Giants, becoming the second player after Barry Bonds to achieve the feat since Oracle Park opened 24 seasons ago. Bonds hit 35 homers into the bay from 2000-07. Suwinski hit the 55th and 56th splash home runs by a visiting player, while the Giants have hit 99, including two this year by LaMonte Wade Jr. and Brandon Crawford.
The San Francisco Giants continued their streak of starting a different player in left field on Opening Day for the 17th consecutive year, tying the second-longest such streak in MLB history. The streak began in 2007, the year after Barry Bonds left the team, and has been filled with a mix of aging veterans and younger, unestablished players. Rookie Blake Sabol made his MLB debut in left field for the Giants on Thursday, but went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before being substituted out.