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Good morning and welcome to The Warm Up! In today's edition, we dive into Kylian Mbappe's debut that secured Real Madrid the UEFA Super Cup, the Padres' surge into postseason contention, and Kyle Schwarber's grand slam that reignited the Phillies, let’s dive in.

Mbappe Magic Lifts Real Madrid to Super Cup Glory (2-minute read)

Kylian Mbappe made an electrifying debut for Real Madrid, scoring his first goal as Los Blancos secured a 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup. The French superstar, donning the iconic No. 9 jersey, sealed the win with a strike in the 68th minute after Federico Valverde opened the scoring. This triumph marks Madrid's sixth Super Cup victory. The match is played between the winners of the previous season's two main European club competitions, the Champions League and Europa League.

Padres' Surge Continues (3-minute read)

The San Diego Padres are scorching hot, winning their 19th win in 22 games with an 8-2 rout of the Pirates, completing a season sweep in the process. Martin Perez, a recent trade acquisition, has become an unexpected ace, posting a 1.96 ERA over three starts. This historic run, which an included an eight-series win streak, has catapulted the Padres into serious postseason contention, trailing the Dodgers by just three games.

D-backs Dominate with Suarez Slam (2-minute read)

Eugenio Suarez’s grand slam powered the Arizona Diamondbacks to their sixth straight win, an 11-4 blowout over the Rockies, sweeping the series and boosting their postseason push. Suarez, who added five RBIs, fueled a red-hot D-backs offense that has now won 18 of their last 21 games. With a nine-game road trip ahead, Arizona is surging into the playoff picture, riding their hot bats.

Schwarber’s Slam Wakes Up Phillies (2-minute read)

Kyle Schwarber’s go-ahead grand slam propelled the Phillies to a 9-5 comeback win over the Marlins. After dropping eight of their last 10, the Phillies desperately needed a spark, and Schwarber delivered, breaking a four-game skid. With the win, Philadelphia snapped out of their post-All-Star break funk, giving fans hope that their team has more left in the tank the stretch.

🤕 Vikings' J.J. McCarthy to miss 2024 season after knee surgery

💰 Favre Case Under ‘Late Stages’ FBI Bribery Probe

🔁 The Patriots are trading pass-rusher Matthew Judon to the Falcons

⭐ Indianapolis to host 2025 WNBA All-Star Game

⚽ Kylian Mbappé's first goal for Real Madrid

🧢 Mexico throws fifth no-hitter in LLWS history

🚀 Dimondbacks’ Eugenio Suárez rockets a grand slam

7️⃣ Kyle Schwarber's 7th career grand slam

💦 Michael Harris II hits a grand slam into the bay

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Eagles and Patriots Clash In Preseason (3-minute read)

New England and Philadelphia kicked off their 2024 preseason campaigns with wins, as the Pats cruised past Carolina 17-3, and the Eagles edged out the Ravens 16-13. Eagles backup QB Kenny Pickett is expected to start while New England's QB will likely be Bailey Zappe.

Sky and Mercury Collide After Olympic Break  (2-minute read)

The Chicago Sky host the Phoenix Mercury in a clash where both teams are looking to gain ground in their respective conferences. The Sky, led by Angel Reese’s 13.5 PPG and 11.9 RPG, have struggled at home, going 4-8.

Orioles Ready for Round Two with Red Sox (3-minute read)

The Orioles return home after sweeping the White Sox, now set to face the Red Sox, who they outscored 23-10 in their last series. Baltimore’s Colton Cowser, who torched Boston earlier this year with a 6-13 series, looks to continue his hot streak as the Orioles aim to solidify their standing as one of the AL’s top contenders.

Around 70% of MLB players are from the United States, but do you know which two countries follow closely behind in producing top baseball talent?

👉️ Answer Below

After the USA's 70%, the Dominican Republic ranks second with approximately 10% of players, followed by Venezuela at around 7%.