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Tim Anderson, Jose Abreu

LEADING OFF: Braves need a closer, Royals-Chisox tempers

A look at what's happening around the majors today: CLOSER NEEDED The Braves have a big hole in their bullpen now that closer ...

Brett Gardner, Aaron Judge

Gardner slam lifts Yanks over Red Sox 5-3 for 2-game sweep

Brett Gardner smiled through the fog left from a gaudy celebration in the New York Yankees clubhouse, part of the new ...

Carrasco K's 12, Indians sweep Mariners with 1-0 win

After one of the worst starts of his career, Cleveland's Carlos Carrasco spent several days tinkering to try and find ...

Tim Anderson, Jose Abreu

Anderson spikes bat, gets drilled; Royals top Chisox in 10

Tim Anderson says he isn't sure what he did to rile up the opposing pitcher or get ejected from the game. But he's certain ...

Braves closer Vizcaino out for season after shoulder surgery

The Atlanta Braves have a big hole in their bullpen now that closer Arodys Vizcaino will miss the rest of the season after ...

Wacha, Cardinals cool off Yelich, beat Brewers 6-3

Michael Wacha effectively cooled off NL MVP Christian Yelich, and the St. Louis Cardinals finally broke through against the ...

Arrieta pitches into 9th, Phillies hold off Mets 3-2

Jake Arrieta looks like an ace again. Arrieta pitched neatly into the ninth inning, Scott Kingery and Cesar Hernandez hit ...

Royals hit Anderson after ChiSox SS flips bat; benches clear

White Sox youngster Tim Anderson was drilled by a fastball two innings after emphatically spiking his bat to celebrate a home ...

LEADING OFF: Cards decked by Yelich, Snell hurts toe at home

A look at what's happening around the majors today: DECKED! Michael Wacha and the Cardinals will try to figure out a way to ...

Welcome to the rivalry: Paxton Ks 12, Yanks rout Red Sox 8-0

James Paxton and Chris Sale came out firing in this year's first edition of baseball's biggest rivalry. Paxton pumping 99 ...

MLB investigating racist messages sent to Cubs' Carl Edwards

Major League Baseball is investigating racist messages sent to Chicago Cubs reliever Carl Edwards Jr. on Instagram this month

2026 MLB All-Star Game will be in Philadelphia

Baseball's 2026 All-Star Game will be played in Philadelphia to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

Xander Bogaerts, Mookie Betts, J.D. Martinez

LEADING OFF: Red Sox-Yankees, Lindor begins rehab assignment

A look at what's happening around the majors today: RIVALRY RENEWED Mookie Betts tries to get going at the plate when the Red ...

Pederson's HR in 9th rallies Dodgers past Reds 4-3

Yasiel Puig's homer stole the show early against his former Los Angeles teammates. But Joc Pederson had the last word for the ...

Yelich's 3 homers lift Brewers past Cardinals, 10-7

Christian Yelich got a big reward for a little extra early work. Yelich hit three homers, including a pair of three-run ...

Mike Trout

Trout back in lineup after missing 3 games with groin strain

Mike Trout is easing his way back in the Los Angeles Angels lineup, returning as the designated hitter and skipping at least ...

Renato Nunez, Chris Davis

Smith homers, drives in 4 in O's 8-1 win over Red Sox

Chris Davis knows his homer went a lot further than teammate Dwight Smith Jr.'s two-run shot. He also knows he'll have his ...

AL East-leading Rays opening just fine so far in 2019

Now, this is an impressive opening for the Tampa Bay Rays. Last year, the Rays pioneered the idea of an "opener" — a pitcher ...

LEADING OFF: MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day

A look at what's happening around the majors Monday: JACKIE ROBINSON DAY Major League Baseball observes Jackie Robinson Day ...

Blue Jays' Pannone strikes out side on 9 pitches vs Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays simply couldn't touch Toronto reliever Thomas Pannone. Pannone became the 89th different pitcher in major ...