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Garrett Cooper

LEADING OFF: Marlins streak the right way, Sale vs Astros

A look at what's happening around the majors today: MARLINS ON THE MOVE Something unexpected is happening with the baseball ...

James McCann, Lucas Giolito

Giolito spins 4-hit gem, White Sox blank Astros 4-0

Lucas Giolito was forced to speed up his pace near the end of his last start for the Chicago White Sox because of rain.

Miguel Sano

Twins tie team record with 8 homers in 16-7 win over Angels

C.J. Cron believed in spring training that the Minnesota Twins were going to have a good offense this season. Their hitting ...

Houston's Verlander has no-hitter broken up in 7th

Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros had his no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox broken up with one out in the seventh ...

Astros on a tear despite absence of Altuve

Take away George Springer and Jose Altuve, and maybe the Houston Astros start to look a little more beatable. Maybe.

Athletics-Tigers game suspended in 7th with A's up 5-3

The Oakland Athletics are closing in on a 16th straight win over Detroit — but they'll have to wait 3½ months before trying ...

Chavis homers, Red Sox snap Astros' 10-game win streak

Michael Chavis pointed to a young boy in the press box, letting him know how impressed he was that a 5-year-old announced his ...

Trout hits milestone homer to lead Angels over Royals 6-3

Mike Trout's 250th home run was memorable in more ways than one. Trout's solo shot to left-center off traveled 473 feet and ...

Matthew Boyd, Chad Pinder

LEADING OFF: A's thump Tigers, Sale starts, Callaway cloud?

A look at what's happening around the majors Sunday: ALL A'S The Athletics try to beat Detroit for the 16th time when Mike ...

LEADING OFF: Snell's 2nd chance vs Yanks, Astros on roll

A look at what's happening around the majors today: DO OVER Blake Snell makes his second straight start against the Yankees.

3 generations of Harbaughs make 1st visit to Yankee Stadium

Jim Harbaugh is in a New York sports state of mind this weekend. Michigan's football coach visited Yankee Stadium for the ...

George Springer

Springer hits 17th HR, Astros top Red Sox for 9th straight W

The Houston Astros patiently waited out Rick Porcello through seven scoreless innings, then pounced when the Red Sox ...

LEADING OFF: Greinke exam, Turner tagged, CC faces Rays

A look at what's happening around the majors today: CHECK HIM Arizona ace Zack Greinke is set for an MRI after making an ...

Jurickson Profar, Bob Melvin, Chris Bassitt

Profar slam, A's romp 17-3 for 13th straight win over Tigers

Tired after a long trip, the Oakland Athletics felt a little sluggish. But once they hit Comerica Park, they again turned ...

LEADING OFF: Braves' Riley homers in debut, Bell streaking

A look at what's happening around the majors today: SMASHING START Atlanta prospect Austin Riley was quite a hit in his big ...

Justin Verlander

Verlander sharp against old team, Astros top Tigers 5-1

Two seasons after being traded to Houston, Justin Verlander is still appreciated in the Motor City. Verlander allowed two ...

Edwin Jackson

Jackson plays for record 14th team, Blue Jays lose to Giants

Edwin Jackson thinks his new place in baseball history has as much to do with his reputation as it does his repertoire.

Adrian Beltre

Beltré missing baseball less than he thought after 21 years

Adrián Beltré was afraid of how he was going to feel after announcing his retirement last November, a decision the former ...

Yankees acquire 1B/DH Kendrys Morales from A's

The Yankees have acquired veteran slugger Kendrys Morales from the Oakland Athletics. New York is also getting $8,491,452 ...

Astros rout Tigers 11-4, extend winning streak to 7

The Houston Astros are making these games pretty enjoyable for their starting pitchers. Carlos Correa started another Houston ...