Stowers, Kurtz, Skenes Win July MLB Honors

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers was named the National League Player of the Month for July, becoming the first Marlin since Giancarlo Stanton in 2017 to earn the honor. Stowers hit .364 with 10 home runs, 20 RBIs, and a 1.269 OPS, setting franchise records for slugging and OPS for the month, and tying multiple MLB milestones by hitting five home runs in a two-game span. His standout performance has prompted discussion about his MVP candidacy as he remains among the NL's top hitters. Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes was awarded NL Pitcher of the Month with a 0.67 ERA and 36 strikeouts over five starts, marking the first such honor for a Pirates pitcher since 2017. In the American League, rookie Nick Kurtz of the Athletics and veteran Nathan Eovaldi of the Texas Rangers were recognized as Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for their strong showings. The monthly awards underscore the impact of both emerging talent and established stars in Major League Baseball.