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Ohtani helps Angels rally past Dodgers 3-2

Shohei Ohtani is limited to hitting these days because of an elbow injury. He remains quite the presence for the Los Angeles ...

Mark Reynolds

Reynolds' pinch HR in 9th lifts Nationals over Marlins 3-2

Nationals manager Dave Martinez acknowledged he was looking for someone who could end the game with one swing in the ninth ...

Jordan Zimmermann

Zimmermann denies Colon's history bid, Tigers win 3-1

Jordan Zimmermann knew two things when he took the mound against Bartolo Colon on Friday night. He was going to have to be ...

Jenrry Mejia

Mejia conditionally allowed to return from drug ban in 2019

Jenrry Mejia will get another opportunity to pitch in the major leagues. Nearly 2½ years after becoming the first player to ...

LEADING OFF: Braves hitting way to top, Gray on the rebound

A look at what's happening around the majors today: HITTING BRAVES Among the many things the Atlanta Braves have done right ...

Jose Oquendo, Matt Carpenter

Cardinals hit 3 HRs to back Weaver in Cardinals' 11-2 win

St. Louis pitcher Luke Weaver flirted with perfection, had to overcome a little frustration, and settled for domination.

Turner, Nats rally from 9-run deficit to beat Marlins 14-12

The Washington Nationals are far from finished. Not after briefly slipping below .500 this week. And, certainly not after ...

Brewers activate Saladino from DL, DFA Sogard

Tyler Saladino was activated from the disabled list and in the Milwaukee Brewers' starting lineup Thursday as they prepared ...

LEADING OFF: Nationals, Verlander look to end skids

A look at what's happening around the majors today: MIDSUMMER SKID The Nationals open a series against Miami hoping to end ...

Stanton, Sabathia lead Yankees to 6-2 win over Braves

After a slow start, Giancarlo Stanton has been on a roll for the Yankees. But he also said there's another gear he can kick ...

Bradley, Red Sox complete sweep, Nationals fall below .500

As Boston Red Sox players donned red, white and blue outfits to celebrate a 3-0 victory on the 4th of July that completed a ...

Enrique Hernandez, Chris Taylor, Elias Diaz

Slugfest! Kershaw wins, Dodgers bang 6 HRs, beat Pirates 8-3

Clayton Kershaw pitched his way to freedom while earning his first win in 2 ½ months. The three-time NL Cy Young Award winner ...

Eduardo Nunez, Michael Taylor

LEADING OFF: Nats fall to .500, Shohei back in the box

A look at what's happening around the majors today: NATIONAL DECLINE The Nationals could use a spark before the July 4 ...

Ohtani back as DH, to be evaluated for pitching in 3 weeks

The Los Angeles Angels activated two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani from the 10-day disabled list Tuesday and used him as the ...

LEADING OFF: Kershaw tries again for win, Realmuto on a roll

Here's a look at what's happening around the majors today: RECOVERING ACE Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw goes for his first win ...

Rick Porcello

Porcello doubles off Scherzer to help Red Sox beat Nationals

Just stepping into the batter's box to face good friend and former teammate Max Scherzer was a special occasion for Rick ...

Ronald Acuna Jr.

Acuna's homer lifts Braves over Yankees 5-3 in 11 innings

This time, the short porch at Yankee Stadium ended up hurting the home team. Even with one of baseball's tallest players ...

Francisco Lindor

Lindor has 2 HRs, 7 RBIs as Indians beat Royals 9-3

Francisco Lindor had an exceptional Monday after a very good Sunday. Lindor homered twice, including a grand slam, and ...

Down town: Cleveland hurting after LeBron chooses LA, Lakers

LeBron James jerseys in assorted colors hung inside the Cavaliers team shop, their retail price slashed by 40 percent.

Chris Davis

Orioles slugger Chris Davis can't shake extended slump

Chris Davis doesn't blame the fans at Camden Yards for showering him with boos, especially when he's walking back to the ...