Ichiro was formally inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday, joining Ken Griffey Jr. and Edgar Martinez as the third player to represent the Mariners in Cooperstown.

There's the batting style that had Ichiro flying toward first base almost before he had even made contact with the baseball, the hand-eye coordination that allowed Ichiro to drop a hit to any segment of the field he chose seemingly on command, the legendary preparation and throwing arm and underrated sense of humor.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum officially welcomed five new members Sunday. This year's induction ceremony in Cooperstown, New York, honored the 2025 Hall of Fame class, led by the peerless Ichiro Suzuki.

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Cal Raleigh became the first player to hit 40 homers this season with a tiebreaking solo shot in the sixth inning of the Seattle Mariners’ 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

Cal Raleigh is one of three Mariners to homer as the Mariners defeat the Angels. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering.

Cal Raleigh hits a blast off José Fermin to become the first player to hit 40 homers this season in the Seattle Mariners' 7-2 win over the Angels.