Shane Gillis’ joke about New York Mets star Juan Soto at the ESPYs sparks mixed reactions and raises questions about humor and boundaries.

Seattle Mariners superstar Cal Raleigh was recently crowned as the Home Run Derby champion and in the process, made history by being the first catcher to win the prestigious event.

Pete Alonso was named a National League reserve and Edwin Diaz made the pitching staff, but Juan Soto was left off of the roster in a surprise snub. Alonso and Diaz will join Francisco Lindor, whom the fans previously voted to be the NL’s starting shortstop at the game in Atlanta.

In the seventh, Jackson Holliday hit a solo homer off Alex Carrillo — the flame-throwing former Independent league pitcher that the Mets signed out of Venezuela last winter — to put the Orioles up 6-2. Carillo otherwise performed well in his major-league debut, allowing only that hit in 1 1⁄3 innings.

As the Mets reached the All-Star break on Sunday night, Juan Soto had his fingerprints all over a strong first half for the club.

The Mets collected their second consecutive win after waiting out a 35-minute delay due to impending weather around Citi Field.

Francisco Lindor Makes Juan Soto Request After Ronald Acuña News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Unsurprisingly, the star-studded New York Mets are sending three players to the 2025 All-Star Game. Shortstop Francisco Lindor, first baseman Pete Alonso, and closer Edwin Diaz all got the nod as they continue their momentum.

Soto went hitless Sunday and was in the on-deck circle when Francisco Lindor struck out against Devin Williams to end the game. Soto acknowledged it was a goal of his to continue his streak of playing in the Midsummer Classic.

The complete rosters for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game were revealed on July 6. And while New York Mets fans already knew that shortstop Francisco Lindor was one o