FT Leadoff

Fitting that Gunnar Henderson announced he’s competing in the Home Run Derby on the last night of his team’s collective month-long derby.

Heston Kjerstad’s grand slam in Saturday’s win was the 60th HR hit by an Oriole in June. They became just the third team in AL/NL history to hit as many in a single month.

Baltimore, winners of four of its last five, are in a deadlock tie with the Yankees for first place in the AL East.

Aaron Judge is officially on Triple Crown watch.

Entering July, the Yankees slugger leads MLB in HR (31) and RBI (82). He’s just one point behind Luis Rengifo in batting average (.317) for the league lead.

Imagine if the Bronx Bombers add Valdimir Guerrero Jr. to the mix with Judge and Soto. After walking back his stance on playing for the Yankees amidst trade deadline rumors, the Blue Jays first baseman showed New York the kind of bat they’re missing at first base with a six RBI performance on Saturday.

Watch - FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal weighs in on a potential fire sale in Toronto.

• View - MLB announces new Home Run Derby format.

• View - Mets IF José Iglesias performs his new song “OMG” on the field after the Mets win on Friday night.

• View - Orlando Cepeda passes away at the age of 86.

• View - Wyatt Langford becomes first Rangers rookie to hit for the cycle since 1985.

• View - Elly De La Cruz tallies stolen base No. 40 on June 29.

• View - Brewers become second team in MLB history to hit five grand slams in an eight-game span.

• View - Astros have won 9 of 10 after snatching series from Mets in Queens.

• View - Paul Skenes lowers ERA to 2.06 in his latest outing.

• View - The mic’d up curse strikes again.

• View - Orioles Owner David Rubenstein is AWESOME.

Watch - The FT Crew reacts to MLB initially removing the strike zone box from dugout tablets to decrease altercations with umpires.

Watch - Cardinals reporter Alexa Datt magnifies the need for St. Louis to add pitching at the deadline.

Watch - Astros OF Chas McCormick reveals a team meeting that ignited Houston’s surge. Plus, Manager Joe Espada makes a special appearance.

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