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MLB photo of the day: Best of the 2024 season
![July 2: Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Yankees.](/https/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/07/03/USAT/74287769007-usatsi-23668207.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
July 2: Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Yankees.
Brad Penner, Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports![July 1: A Canadian flag is brought onto the field for Canada Day opening ceremonies before the Toronto Blue Jays' game against the Houston Astros at Rogers Centre.](/https/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/07/02/USAT/74276591007-usatsi-23661981.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
July 1: A Canadian flag is brought onto the field for Canada Day opening ceremonies before the Toronto Blue Jays' game against the Houston Astros at Rogers Centre.
Dan Hamilton, USA TODAY SportsJune 30: Colorado Rockies third base Ryan McMahon scores the go ahead run as Chicago White Sox catcher Korey Lee makes a late tag during the 14th inning at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.
David Banks, USA TODAY SportsJune 29: Chicago Cubs pitcher Tyson Miller celebrates after tagging out Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Andruw Monasterio (14) at home plate after a rundown.
Michael McLoone, USA TODAY SportsJune 28: Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas reacts after hitting a double against the Miami Marlins.
Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsJune 27: Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer celebrates his three-run home run against the New York Yankees.
John E. Sokolowski, USA TODAY SportsJune 26: Minnesota Twins shortstop Willi Castro hits the dirt while avoiding a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY SportsJune 25: Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Richie Palacios catches the ball over teammate Jose Siri during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Tropicana Field. The Rays won the game, 11-3.
Kim Klement Neitzel, USA TODAY SportsJune 24: Cleveland Guardians pitcher Scott Barlow reacts after earning a save against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Guardians won the game, 3-2.
Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY SportsJune 23: New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo attempts to make a catch on a ball hit by the Chicago Cubs' Cody Bellinger during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field.
David Banks, USA TODAY SportsJune 22: Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (11) tags out the Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz during the fifth inning at Great American Ball Park. The Red Sox won the game, 4-3.
Albert Cesare, The Cincinnati EnquirerJune 21: Washington Nationals second baseman Ildemaro Vargas puts an Uncle Sam hat on Luis Garcia Jr. after Garcia's three-run home run in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies.
Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY SportsJune 20: St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Andre Pallante throws during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants in the MLB game at Rickwood Field.
John David Mercer, USA TODAY SportsJune 19: Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper stands during a moment of silence in honor of the late Willie Mays.
Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsJune 18: The Minnesota Twins' Austin Martin (82) slides home against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fourth inning at Target Field. The Twins won the game, 7-6.
Brad Rempel, USA TODAY SportsJune 17: Boston Red Sox second baseman Romy Gonzalez (23) prepares to tag out the Toronto Blue Jays' Ernie Clement on an attempted steal of second base in the second inning at Rogers Centre. The Red Sox won the game, 7-3.
Dan Hamilton, USA TODAY SportsJune 16: The Seattle Mariners' Josh Rojas reacts after scoring a run on a wild pitch against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. The Mariners won the game, 5-0.
Joe Nicholson, USA TODAY SportsJune 15: New York Mets DH J.D. Martinez hits a two-run home run against the San Diego Padres.
Brad Penner, USA TODAY SportsJune 14: Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis tags out Colorado Rockies second baseman Adael Amador in the sixth inning.
Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY SportsJune 13: The Chicago Cubs' Michael Busch scores a run past Tampa Bay Rays catcher Alex Jackson in the fifth inning at Tropicana Field. The Rays won the game, 3-2.
Nathan Ray Seebeck, USA TODAY SportsJune 12: The Washington Nationals' Luis Garcia Jr. steals second ahead of the throw to Detroit Tigers second baseman Colt Keith in the fifth inning at Comerica Park. The Nationals won the game, 7-5.
Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY SportsJune 11: St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Michael Siani crashes into the wall while attempting to catch a ball hit by Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Bryan Reynolds.
Jeff Curry, USA TODAY SportsJune 10: The San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. (right) talks with teammates after play was paused due to stadium lights malfunctioning during the seventh inning of the game against the Oakland Athletics at Petco Park. The Padres won the game, 6-1.
Orlando Ramirez, USA TODAY SportsJune 9: The New York Mets' Brandon Nimmo scores a run past Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto during the London Series at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The Mets won the game, 6-5.
Matthew Childs, Reuters Via USA TODAY SportsJune 8: San Francisco Giants right fielder Austin Slater moves out of the way of center fielder Heliot Ramos as Ramos catches a fly ball in the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers.
Jerome Miron, USA TODAY SportsJune 7: Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser slides in safe to score a run in the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Kim Klement Neitzel, USA TODAY SportsJune 6: The Kansas City Royals' MJ Melendez jumps over Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor to score a run during the sixth inning at Progressive Field. The Royals won the game, 4-3.
Ken Blaze, USA TODAY SportsJune 5: The Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon (19) dives safely into first during the fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Coors Field. The Reds won the game, 12-7.
Andrew Wevers, USA TODAY SportsJune 4: Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos is mobbed by teammates after hitting a walk-off double in the 10th inning to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers.
Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsJune 3: New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo leaps into the netting to catch a foul ball hit by the Washington Nationals' Luis Garc’a Jr. to end the sixth inning at Nationals Park. The Mets won the game, 8-7.
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsJune 2: Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) jumps in the air and throws to first for a doule play after getting Colorado Rockies outfielder Hunter Goodman out at second in the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers won 4-0.
Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY SportsJune 1: New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is tagged out by Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Kevin Newman while trying to stretch a single into a double.
Brad Penner, USA TODAY SportsMay 31: Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mickey Moniak catches a fly ball hit by Seattle Mariners left fielder Luke Raley during the fourth inning at T-Mobile Park.
Steven Bisig, USA TODAY SportsMay 30: Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton and right fielder Max Kepler celebrate a victory over the Kansas City Royals.
Matt Krohn, USA TODAY SportsMay 29: Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Jose Siri (22) celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off single to defeat the Oakland A's.
Jonathan Dyer, USA TODAY SportsMay 28: Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) forces out the New York Mets' DJ Stewart at second base and throws to first to complete the double play on a ball hit by Jeff McNeil.
Vincent Carchietta, USA TODAY SportsMay 27: Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames jumps out of the way after forcing out the Chicago Cubs' Nico Hoerner at second base during the fourth inning at American Family Field. The Brewers won the game, 5-1.
Benny Sieu, USA TODAY SportsMay 26: The Detroit Tigers celebrate a game-winning home run by Matt Vierling against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park.
Brian Bradshaw Sevald, USA TODAY SportsMay 25: The Washington Nationals' Keibert Ruiz (20) scores a run ahead of the tag at home plate by Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh during the seventh inning at Nationals Park. The Nationals won the game, 3-1.
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsMay 24: Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez tosses his bat after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Angels.
Jessica Alcheh, USA TODAY SportsMay 23: Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette hits a single in the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers.
Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY SportsMay 22: The St. Louis Cardinals' Brendan Donovan slides into home plate to score after a throwing error by Baltimore Orioles catcher James McCann during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium.
Jeff Curry, USA TODAY SportsMay 21: Los Angeles Angels third baseman Luis Rengifo is tagged out by Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman after a rundown during the fourth inning.
Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SportsMay 20: Minnesota Twins catcher Christian Vázquez (8) watches the ball before attempting to tag out the Washington Nationals' Eddie Rosario at home plate during the sixth inning at Nationals Park. The Nationals won the game, 12-3.
Rafael Suanes, USA TODAY SportsMay 19: Cleveland Guardians left fielder Will Brennan, middle, celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off three-run home run during the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. The Guardians won 5-2.
Ken Blaze, USA TODAY SportsMay 18: St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado slides and catches a foul ball against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals won the game 7-2.
Jeff Curry, USA TODAY SportsMay 17: St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Brendan Donovan leaps at the wall but is unable to catch a double hit by the Boston Red Sox's Dominic Smith during the second inning at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals won the game, 10-6.
Jeff Curry, USA TODAY SportsMay 16: Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Jose Caballero is tagged out by Boston Red Sox shortstop Ceddanne Rafaela (43) while trying to steal second base during the sixth inning.
Eric Canha, USA TODAY SportsMay 15: Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz celebrates Seattle's victory over the Kansas City Royals.
Stephen Brashear, USA TODAY SportsMay 14: The Kansas City Royals' Nelson Velazquez (17) attempts to avoid the tag by Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh after striking out during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park.
Steven Bisig, USA TODAY SportsMay 13: The Houston Astros' Jose Altuve reacts to being hit by a pitch against the Oakland Athletics in the third inning at Minute Maid Park. The Astros won the game, 9-2.
Thomas Shea, USA TODAY SportsMay 12: Boston Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela goes over the wall chasing a home run ball hit by the Washington Nationals' Eddie Rosario during the fourth inning at Fenway Park. The Red Sox won the game, 3-2.
Eric Canha, USA TODAY SportsMay 11: New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge kicks an inflatable soccer ball before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Matt Pendleton, USA TODAY SportsMay 10: San Diego Padres DH Luis Arraez is doused after hitting a walk-off single to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Orlando Ramirez, USA TODAY SportsMay 9: The Minnesota Twins' Jose Miranda (64) slides into second base as Seattle Mariners shortstop Leo Rivas attempts a tag during the seventh inning at Target Field. The Twins won the game, 11-1.
Matt Krohn, USA TODAY SportsMay 8: Oakland Athletics pitcher Kyle Muller vaults the Texas Rangers' Adolis Garcia as he tries to score from third on a wild pitch during the eighth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Initially ruled safe, Garcia was called out after a video review. The Rangers won the game, 12-11.
D. Ross Cameron, USA TODAY SportsMay 7: The Philadelphia Phillies' Kody Clemens breaks his bat on a ground out in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies won the game, 10-1, to improve to an MLB-best 26-11.
Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsMay 6: The Kansas City Royals' Garrett Hampson is caught in a rundown by Milwaukee Brewers third base Oliver Dunn during the eighth inning at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals won the game, 3-2.
Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY SportsMay 5: New York Mets catcher Omar Narvaez waits for the ball as the Tampa Bay Rays' Jose Caballero slides to score a run in the second inning at Tropicana Field. The Rays won the game, 7-6, to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Mets.
Jonathan Dyer, USA TODAY SportsMay 4: Cleveland Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie throws water on catcher Austin Hedges, left, broadcaster Andre Knott, middle and designated hitter Bo Naylor, right, after the Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels.
Ken Blaze, USA TODAY SportsMay 3: San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. dodges a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY SportsMay 2: San Francisco Giants pitcher Kyle Harrison throws a pitch against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park. The Red Sox won the game, 3-1.
David Butler II, USA TODAY SportsMay 1: Oakland Athletics catcher Kyle McCann (52) tags out the Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz at home plate during the fourth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The A's won the game, 4-0, to complete a three-game sweep.
Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY SportsApril 30: Chicago Cubs DH Christopher Morel (5) steals second base against the New York Mets.
Gregory Fisher, USA TODAY SportsApril 29: The Cincinnati Reds' Nick Martini (23) scores a run ahead of the throw to San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano during the ninth inning at Petco Park. The Reds won the game, 5-2.
Orlando Ramirez, USA TODAY SportsApril 28: Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley celebrates with teammates after his game-winning RBI single in the 10th inning against the Guardians at Truist Park.
Dale Zanine, USA TODAY SportsApril 27: Minnesota Twins left fielder Alex Kirilloff (19) scores a run ahead of Los Angeles Angels catcher Matt Thaiss (21) during the seventh inning at Angel Stadium.
Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY SportsApril 26: Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Nick Turchiaro, USA TODAY SportsApril 25: Oakland Athletics left fielder Esteury Ruiz (1) lays down a sacrifice bunt during the eighth inning against the New York Yankees.
Vincent Carchietta, USA TODAY SportsApril 24: Tampa Bay Rays outfielders Amed Rosario (10) and Randy Arozarena collide after Rosario made a catch against the Detroit Tigers in the fifth inning at Tropicana Field. The Rays won the game, 7-5.
Nathan Ray Seebeck, USA TODAY SportsApril 23: Seattle Mariners left fielder Luke Raley slides into third base during the game against the Texas Rangers.
Jerome Miron, USA TODAY SportsApril 22: The St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Gorman reacts after hitting a walk-off two-run home run in the ninth inning of a 5-3 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Busch Stadium.
Jeff Curry, USA TODAY SportsApril 21: The Phillie Phanatic celebrates his birthday with other mascots before the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies won the game, 8-2.
Eric Hartline, USA TODAY SportsApril 20: Washington Nationals first baseman Joey Meneses celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off single to beat the Houston Astros in the 10th inning.
Scott Taetsch, USA TODAY SportsApril 19: Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) laughs with St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras after tagging Contreras out at home plate in the second inning.
Joe Puetz, USA TODAY SportsApril 18: The Texas Rangers' Corey Seager hits a single against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning at Comerica Park. The Rangers won the game, 9-7.
Lon Horwedel, USA TODAY SportsApril 17: The Seattle Mariners' Jonatan Clase steals second base before Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India can put on a tag during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. The Mariners won the game, 5-1.
Stephen Brashear, USA TODAY SportsApril 16: St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn steals second base against the Oakland Athletics.
Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY SportsApril 15: The Philadelphia Phillies' Cristian Pache (right) celebrates with teammates Brandon Marsh and Whit Merrifield after hitting a walk-off RBI single during the 10th inning against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park.
Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsApril 14: The Boston Red Sox's Pablo Reyes is tagged out by Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (9) in the fifth inning at Fenway Park. The Red Sox won the game, 5-4.
David Butler II, USA TODAY SportsApril 13: Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor is tagged out by New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe while attempting to steal second base in the second inning.
David Richard, USA TODAY SportsApril 12: Benches clear and Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (27) and Baltimore Orioles catcher James McCann are separated in the sixth inning.
Mitch Stringer, USA TODAY SportsApril 14: The Philadelphia Phillies' Brandon Marsh has water and bubble gum dumped on him after a 5-1 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park.
Eric Hartline, USA TODAY SportsApril 10: The Washington Nationals' Joey Gallo leans back to avoid an inside pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning at Oracle Park.
Robert Edwards, USA TODAY SportsApril 9: Alex Verdugo, Aaron Judge and Juan Soto celebrate the New York Yankees' victory against the Miami Marlins.
Vincent Carchietta, USA TODAY SportsApril 8: Players for the Cleveland Guardians watch a total solar eclipse before a game against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field.
David Dermer, USA TODAY SportsApril 7: The Chicago White Sox's Andrew Benintendi dives into home plate during the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals won the game, 5-3, to complete the four-game sweep.
William Purnell, USA TODAY SportsApril 6: Washington Nationals second baseman Nasim Nunez (26) attempts to catch a line drive hit by Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott.
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsApril 5: Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Harold Ramirez slides safely into home past Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz.
Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY SportsApril 4: Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. throws to first for a double play over the Chicago White Sox's Andrew BenintendIi in the third inning at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals won the game, 10-1.
Peter Aiken, USA TODAY SportsApril 3: Miami Marlins center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. collides with the outfield wall trying catch a fly ball off the bat of the Los Angeles Angels' Miguel Sano in the fifth inning at loanDepot Park. The Angels won the game, 10-2.
Jim Rassol, USA TODAY SportsApril 2: The Toronto Blue Jays' Bo Bichette is tagged out at home plate by Houston Astros catcher Victor Caratini during the first inning at Minute Maid Park. The Blue Jays won the game, 2-1.
Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SportsApril 1: Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Pepiot tags out the Texas Rangers' Wyatt Langford at home plate during the fourth inning at Tropicana Field. The Rangers won the game, 9-3.
Nathan Ray Seebeck, USA TODAY SportsMarch 31: Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien bobbles the ball and cannot make the throw on a double play during the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Globe Life Field. The Cubs won the game, 9-5.
Jerome Miron, USA TODAY SportsMarch 30: The Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez celebrates after hitting a walk-off RBI single against the Boston Red Sox during the 10th inning at T-Mobile Park. The Mariners won the game, 4-3.
Joe Nicholson, USA TODAY SportsMarch 29: The Houston Astros' Jose Altuve reacts after avoiding an inside pitch during the seventh inning against the New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park. The Yankees won the game, 7-1.
Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SportsMarch 28: A view of Petco Park during the playing of the national anthem before the Opening Day game between the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants. The Padres won the game, 6-4.
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