The 'Big Dumper' was named the starting catcher for the American League All-Star team this week, but he was more concerned about team goals than individual achievement.

The Pittsburgh Pirates arrived in Seattle as the hottest team in baseball, riding a six-game winning streak that included three consecutive shutouts in an historic homestand. They ran into the game’s hottest home run hitter.

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh tied his career-high for home runs with the hardest-hit batted ball of his career Friday.