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The article recaps a series of notable performances in fantasy baseball on July 28, 2025, highlighting key players like Coby Mayo, Austin Riley, Mark Vientos, and others, with insights into their recent form, potential for increased playing time, and implications for fantasy leagues.
Bobby Witt Jr. had a standout performance with 2 home runs, 4 runs, 5 RBIs, and a stolen base, leading the Royals to victory. Other notable hitters include Colton Cowser, Brandon Nimmo, Seth Brown, Vinnie Pasquantino, Yainer Diaz, Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh, Jarren Duran, and Maikel Garcia, each making significant contributions to their respective teams.
Bryce Harper broke out of a slump with a historic three-homer game, while other hitters like Garrett Cooper, Marcell Ozuna, and Jose Altuve also had standout performances. Several young players, including Maikel Garcia, Michael Toglia, and JJ Bleday, made an impact with their hitting, showcasing their potential in fantasy baseball. Additionally, Blaze Alexander and Jorge Soler contributed to their teams' offensive efforts, with Soler hitting his first home run as a Giant.
Josh Jung of the Texas Rangers had a strong hitting performance with a three-run home run and a stolen base before leaving the game with a fractured wrist, while Kyle Tucker, Mike Trout, and others also had standout performances in Monday's games. Spencer Steer, Brendan Donovan, Teoscar Hernández, Jarren Duran, and Jordan Westburg also made notable contributions at the plate, with Connor Joe and Christopher Morel showcasing their hitting abilities as well.
On Opening Day, rookie Jackson Chourio made an impact for the Milwaukee Brewers with a walk, stolen base, hit, and RBI, showcasing his potential as a versatile player. Other standout performances included Teoscar Hernández's two home runs for the Dodgers, J.D. Davis's power display for the Athletics, and Matt Chapman's impressive debut with the Giants. Fernando Tatis Jr. also made a strong return with two home runs for the Padres, while Joc Pederson and Andrés Giménez showed promise with their hitting performances.
Nolan Gorman's impressive performance helped the St. Louis Cardinals win their seventh game in ten, with the team leading baseball in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage over the last seven days. Other notable performances include Brenton Doyle's two home runs for the Colorado Rockies, Aaron Judge's two home runs for the New York Yankees, and Shohei Ohtani's near-cycle for the Los Angeles Angels. Cal Raleigh also made history as the first-ever catcher to homer from both sides of the plate in Fenway Park.
Cedric Mullins hit for the cycle, going 4-5 with a double, triple, home run, two runs, and three RBIs in the Orioles' win over the Pirates. Other notable performances include Jake Fraley's two home runs for the Reds, Anthony Rizzo's two home runs for the Yankees, and Dominic Fletcher's first career home run for the Diamondbacks. Alex Bregman continues to struggle for the Astros, but PLV still believes in the quality of his swings and takes.
Cal Raleigh hit two home runs to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 10-8 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Other notable performances include Josh Jung's grand slam for the Texas Rangers, Taylor Walls' career day for the Tampa Bay Rays, and Andrew Vaughn's walk-off home run for the Chicago White Sox. Brent Rooker also hit his ninth home run of the season for the Oakland Athletics.
Patrick Wisdom led the Cubs to a 10-1 victory over the A's with a 3-5 performance, including two home runs, two runs, and four RBIs. The Cubs had a total of 20 hits against the A's pitching staff, with seven players experiencing a multi-hit game. Other notable performances include Kevin Newman (CIN), Wilmer Flores (SF), Pavin Smith (ARI), Freddie Freeman (LAD), Kris Bryant (COL), Corey Julks (HOU), Josh Jung (TEX), Cody Bellinger (CHC), and Hunter Renfroe (LAA).