Ryan McMahon making a catch (Photo via ESPN)
MLB fans are in awe over Ryan McMahon’s jaw-dropping, highlight-reel catch in Thursday’s decisive game against the archrival Boston Red Sox.

The Yankees put together a near-perfect performance to eliminate the Red Sox in Game 3 of the AL Wild Card Series. Rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler pitched eight innings of scoreless ball, allowing just five hits against 12 strikeouts.

But without question, the best play of the game was the sensational catch Ryan McMahon made in the top half of the eighth inning to retire Jarren Durran. McMahon put on a five-star Derek Jeter impersonation by putting his body on the line for the out:

MLB fans were in awe over Ryan McMahon’s internet-breaking catch:

“Best catch by a yankee infielder ever?” asked a fan.

“No question nothing else come to mind off the top of my head,” another wrote.

“I see what you did there,” said a user.

“Greg Weissert is a champion for breaking his fall,” wrote another.

“A hero is born,” a user said.

“Putting life and limb on the line for this ball club. Absolute hero!” wrote a fan.

For those unfamiliar, this is the iconic catch from Derek Jeter that fans are referencing:

After coming over to the Yankees via trade with the Colorado Rockies, McMahon batted just .208 with four homers and 18 RBI, per ESPN. But he just made the greatest play of his young Yankees career, one that will forever cement him in franchise and highlight reel lore.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.