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Big changes to MLB rosters, trade deadline, All-Star voting to be announced, report says

Separate from those changes, players and owners will begin negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement more than two years before the agreement is set to expire.

Tom Gatto

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Braves' Jonny Venters feels at home this spring on Disney mounds — and ponds

Jonny Venters' tale of perseverance just might be baseball's best comeback story of the 2000s.

Ryan Fagan

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Braves pitcher Touki Toussaint talks Big Papi, sleeping and Twitter comedians

Sporting News writer Ryan Fagan is traveling through Florida and Arizona the next few weeks, stopping at spring training games and talking with as many players as possible. One of his side projects is a quick-hitter Q/A we’re calling “Two Minutes With …” Up next: Braves pitcher Touki Toussaint

Ryan Fagan

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MLB trade rumors: Marlins reportedly expected to trade J.T. Realmuto on Thursday

The All-Star catcher could have a new home on Thursday.

Jacob Janower

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DH in the NL this year? Teams already have options if change happens

Each National League team has at least one designated hitter candidate on its roster, and a lot of those options are making serious money. SN lists the best in-house option ahead of spring training.

Tom Gatto

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MLB hot stove: Top five remaining free agents who aren't Harper or Machado

Pitchers and catchers report to spring training in just a couple of weeks, yet some of baseball's best talents — not named Harper or Machado — remain without a team.

Thomas Schlarp

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J.T. Realmuto trade rumors: The five best fits for the Marlins' star catcher

The Marlins may be inching towards the goal line in J.T. Realmuto trade talks. Here are five contenders for the catcher's services.

Jacob Janower

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Deion Sanders: 21 amazing facts about Prime Time's two-way career

Deion Sanders' two-way exploits will be chronicled in the "Deion's Double Play" 30-for-30 on Thursday.

Bill Bender

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Baseball Hall of Fame: Why Fred McGriff is definitely headed to Cooperstown — in 2022

I'm not sure which cap the former slugger will wear, but his bronze plaque is coming.

Ryan Fagan

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Happy Jim Leyritz Day. Also, the Braves should've won the 1996 World Series.

Jim Leyritz's game-tying homer in Game 4 of the 1996 World Series would go on to define both teams in different ways.

Jason Foster

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Craig Counsell, Brian Snitker voted Sporting News NL Co-Managers of the Year

When asked to describe managers Craig Counsell and Brian Snitker, their players often put forth similar enthusiastic plaudits: a players’ manager, cares about his people, a motivator, the right guy for this team.

Jason Foster

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Braves' Ronald Acuna voted Sporting News NL Rookie of the Year

In a 2018 season that was full of surprises for the Braves, one thing went just as planned: Ronald Acuña Jr. became a superstar.

Jason Foster

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MLB postseason 2018: Ranking all eight playoff teams by their chances of winning the World Series

Ranking how each playoff team's chances at a title stack up to each other.

Ryan Fagan

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MLB postseason 2018: Sporting News staff playoff predictions, picks

SN's staff makes its predictions for the 2018 MLB postseason.

Joe Rivera

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Sporting News MLB wild-card game picks, predictions

Two very intriguing matchups in the wild-card game, but only two teams will advance. Sporting News offers its picks for the MLB wild-card games.

Sporting News

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Best player value for each MLB playoff club

SN analyzes 10 players, one from each team, whose cost per WAR made them highly valuable in 2018.

Christopher Carelli

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NL Rookie of the Year race: Ronald Acuna Jr., Juan Soto extend East battle to award vote

The NL East outfielders figure to be rivals for years to come. The competition began in 2018, when each became top-of-the-order producers.

Tom Gatto

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MLB standings: Magic numbers, playoff picture as of Sept. 28

Keep track of the MLB postseason races all in one spot.

Drew Nantais

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NL MVP race: Javier Baez, Christian Yelich, Freddie Freeman leaders of large pack

The 30 voters for National League Most Valuable Player can choose from a large group of candidates this season. Two Central Division rivals have a handful of games to stand out.

Tom Gatto

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Braves showed from the start how they could surprise everyone in '18

The Braves told us who they were in the season’s first game, and they rode the themes that emerged in that big comeback win all the way to an improbable NL East pennant.

Jason Foster

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Bryce Harper indicates ump Laz Diaz crossed a line during dispute

Washington outfielder Bryce Harper angered longtime umpire Laz Diaz enough for Diaz to tell Nats manager Davey Martinez he'd "take care" of Harper if Martinez didn't talk to him.

Tom Gatto

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Ronald Acuna Jr. resumes HR run vs. Marlins, gets plunked again

The Braves' rookie slugger enjoyed his trip around the bases but was less than pleased with taking a fastball off his hand three innings later.

Tom Gatto

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SN Throwback Thursday: Dale Murphy was 'most valuable commodity in baseball' in 1982

Dale Murphy was among baseball's most feared hitters during the 1980s. As Murphy wrapped up the first of back-to-back MVP campaigns, The Sporting News profiled him in its Sept. 20, 1982, edition.

Drew Nantais

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Derek Jeter: 'Important' for Marlins personnel to learn Spanish

Derek Jeter wants to connect better with the Miami market, so he's taking steps toward making the organization bilingual.

Tom Gatto

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Dominican league rips Joe Simpson for comments about Juan Soto

Braves broadcaster Joe Simpson questioned Nationals outfielder Juan Soto's age on the air, and then walked back that statement after speaking with an "upset" Washington general manager Mike Rizzo.

Tom Gatto

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Joe Simpson wonders whether Nats' Juan Soto telling truth about age

The Braves TV analyst drops the caveat "If he's 19" while commenting on the Washington rookie's physique. That comment drew a direct response from Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo.

Tom Gatto

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MLB trade deadline winners, losers: Dodgers, Pirates, Yankees make good first impressions

It takes years to accurately gauge moves, but there can still be initial observations. That's our basis for examining trades made during the two weeks leading to the 2018 non-waiver deadline.

Ryan Fagan

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Joe Simpson rends his Dodger blue garment over LA's BP attire; Dave Roberts not pleased

Braves TV analyst Joe Simpson was offended by his old club's attire before Saturday's game in Atlanta. LA's skipper was offended by the criticism.

Tom Gatto

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Phillies, Braves find camaraderie as rebuilt franchises atop NL East standings

The best part of this rivalry of appreciation? There’s more to come — seven of the final 10 games of the season feature the Braves and Phillies going head-to-head.

Ryan Fagan

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Nationals' Stephen Strasburg, Max Scherzer caught exchanging words in dugout

Washington's top two starting pitchers had some type of disagreement after one of them pitched poorly.

Tom Gatto

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Braves' Nick Markakis is finally an All-Star — whether he likes it or not

Nick Markakis is a 13-year MLB veteran, but a first-time All-Star in 2018. Even though he's used to having the All-Star break off, there's still one thing helping him enjoy it.

Gary Phillips

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Terry Collins' profanity-laced tirade from 2016 goes viral

Video of Terry Collins’ profanity-laced tirade from 2016 has suddenly emerged and gone viral.

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Mets reward manager Mickey Callaway's calm approach to maddening stretch

New York's first-year manager said "being negative and throwing things" won't help his struggling team play better. The players then went out and delivered a win to reduce some angst.

Tom Gatto

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Podcast one-on-one with Davey Johnson: 'I always looked miserable when I was managing'

The former all star second baseman and 1986 World Series-champion manager goes one on one with Sporting News about his life in baseball and new autobiography.

Jim Cerny

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Braves' Ozzie Albies might be even better if he could get on base. Seriously.

The breakout Braves second baseman can pop homers and leg out doubles, but his on-base percentage is surprisingly low.

Jason Foster

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Ozzie Albies has been a big surprise for the Braves, but can his power surge continue?

Ozzie Albies has demolished the ball this year, but some numbers say that may not continue this year.

John Edwards

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Mets' Todd Frazier is fed up with umpires, says they're calling too many strikes

Todd Frazier says he has had enough of umpires calling a bunch of pitches off the plate strikes.

Tom Gatto

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Braves' Nick Markakis could be on quiet track to 3,000 hits

The 34-year-old right fielder has quietly averaged 153 games played per season and has given evidence so far in 2018 that his bat has plenty of hits left.

Dave Jordan

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Ronald Acuna reportedly earns callup by Braves, to join team in Cincinnati

The Braves are calling up their 20-year-old outfield phenom in time for their game in Cincinnati on Wednesday.

Tom Gatto

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The Freeze gets off to an ice-cold start in his season opener

The Freeze's first race of the season wasn't very competitive; the blue-clad sprinter could not catch up to his speedy foe.

Tom Gatto

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This Matt Harvey is not the starter the Mets need; what should happen next?

Matt Harvey's Dark Knight days have been over for a long time; now his run as a full-time starter may be ending. Another ineffective outing has put his spot in jeopardy. What should the Mets do next?

Tom Gatto

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The Yankees are overrated, the Cubs are lost and other MLB early season hot takes

We're just over two weeks into the MLB season, which means it's time to start drawing wild, outrageous conclusions based on what we've seen so far.

Joe Rivera

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Gabe Kapler needs to give booing Phillies fans less of a voice

Phillies rookie manager Gabe Kapler has rabbit ears, and they're tuned to the stands.

Tom Gatto

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Freddie Freeman leads Braves with quiet authority, on the field and off

At only 28, Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is already the battle-worn veteran presence on the Atlanta roster, and he’s become the quiet leader of an upstart Braves squad that finally appears ready to win again.

Jared Wyllys

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Braves pitcher Brandon McCarthy suffers freak shoulder injury against Nationals

Atlanta Braves pitcher Brandon McCarthy left Wednesday's game against the Washington Nationals with a left shoulder dislocation after reaching to catch a throw from first baseman Freddie Freeman.

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Too early to believe in the Braves? Maybe not

It's not just that the Braves have opened the season with two series wins. It's the way they earned those wins, doing the things that scrappy, good-but-not-great teams have to do to sneak into the playoffs.

Jason Foster

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Nick Markakis shows once again that baseball doesn't care what we think

No matter how much you think you know about baseball, no matter how things look in the stats or even through your own eyes, baseball has a habit of telling you to screw off.

Jason Foster

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On Shohei Ohtani, Ronald Acuña and putting stock in spring training

The old baseball adage of not trusting what you see in March or September will be put to the test yet again.

Jason Foster

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Braves' Ronald Acuna gets Hall of Fame projection, Hank Aaron comparison

The 20-year-old Braves wunderkind has heard a lot of praise so far, but this might be the height of it.

Joe Rivera

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Braves hope new collection of young arms leads to old-school success

It's been a long time since the Braves saw Tom Glavine, John Smoltz and Steve Avery emerge from the minors and help lead the team to unprecedented success in the 1990s, but there’s hope in Atlanta that the team will find a similar core in a new group of young arms.

Nubyjas Wilborn

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Top prospect Ronald Acuna aims to play way onto Braves' opening day roster

Ronald Acuna, considered one of baseball's top prospects, arrived to spring training four days ahead of schedule with one goal in mind: a spot on the Braves' opening day roster.

Nubyjas Wilborn

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MLB Network's Braves documentary hits right notes, but skips one big question

In a sports landscape that tends to define excellence solely on championships, the 14 straight division titles the Braves won from 1991 to 2005 might seem more like a half-accomplishment. But MLB Network's latest documentary hopes baseball fans will judge those Braves teams on the journey rather than the destination.

Jason Foster

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Please don't let Andruw Jones fall off the Hall of Fame ballot

It wouldn't be the first time a great player was denied proper Hall of Fame consideration, but it will be a special kind of horrible if Andruw Jones falls off the writers' ballot after one year.

Jason Foster

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Predicting surprise: Young players who could shine for Braves, Rangers in 2018

The Braves' Ozzie Albies has one of the higher ceilings of the young prospects going into 2018. Meanwhile, the Rangers' Willie Calhoun could be a staple of their outfield for several years to come.

Jared Wyllys

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Braves' extreme punishment shows Rob Manfred is serious about cleaning up baseball

Because Rob Manfred used a hammer, not a slap bracelet, against the Braves, you can bet the other teams will carefully examine all the risks before trying to circumvent the rules.

Ryan Fagan

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Scandal-stained Braves must send strong message to fans this offseason

It would be unwise to downplay the combined effect that three straight 90-plus loss seasons, a former general manager getting banned for life, and no playoff series wins since 2001 can have on a fan base.

Jason Foster

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Brian Snitker on Braves' tumultuous offseason: 'I've never seen anything like this'

It's been a whirlwind seven weeks for Brian Snitker and the Braves.

Nubyjas Wilborn

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Former Jays GM Anthopoulos 'ecstatic' with new Braves job

Alex Anthopoulos did not seek new gig, but is thrilled to be new general manager of Atlanta Braves

Jim Cerny

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The human moments that reflected the greatness of the 1991 World Series

The 1991 World Series between the Braves and Twins was awash in human moments. Game 7, especially, produced a few such moments that fans don't normally see in modern baseball. In fact, we may never see them again.

Jason Foster

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Oct. 14, 1992: 7 things you might not remember about Game 7 of the 1992 NLCS

By the time Sid Bream beat Barry Bonds’ throw to the plate to send the Braves to the World Series, the Pirates and Braves had played a dramatic 8 2/3 innings that included other big moments and themes that were soon overshadowed.

Jason Foster

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On Deion Sanders' 50th birthday, let's remember his epic 1992 World Series

Prime Time's Hall of Fame NFL career will always be his calling card, but his performance in the 1992 World Series was unquestionably his greatest baseball achievement.

Jason Foster

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July 20, 1993: When Atlanta's stadium caught fire, and the Braves did too

Symbolism was heavy that night at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.

Jason Foster

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Q&A with The Freeze, Braves superhero on fast track to internet stardom

The Atlanta Braves' "Beat The Freeze" promotion went viral when a contestant fell face-first into the dirt just short of the tape. SN spoke with The Freeze about his origin story and his newfound success.

Andy Wittry

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More tidbits and factoids about 'It's a Long Way to October' and the '82 Braves

In doing hours of interviews about a unique and interesting subject, there was a lot that didn't make it into the final story.

Jason Foster

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The untold story of 'It's a Long Way to October,' a groundbreaking, forgotten baseball documentary

In 1982, a documentary crew from Turner Broadcasting set out to tell the story of a year in the life of a typical baseball team. The result was a lot more than that.

Jason Foster

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Lucky 13? Remembering when the Braves and Brewers couldn't stop winning

Forget superstition. The number 13 has brought winning magic during this week in baseball history.

Jason Foster

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Come on, Braves. Give those sweet '80s jerseys some love

Sometimes a meaningless fact sticks in your craw. My current pointless mental obsession has to do with the home jerseys the Atlanta Braves wore in the early to mid-1980s. Or, rather, why the team seems to have forgotten that they exist.

Jason Foster

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Cardinals trade left-hander Jaime Garcia to Braves for three players

Garcia, when healthy, is a solid mid-rotation starter.

Alec Brzezinski

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Braves pitcher Matt Marksberry out of coma after seizure, report says (UPDATED)

Matt Marksberry is recovering in an Orlando hospital.

Jordan Heck

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Braves remove interim tag from manager Brian Snitker

Snitker has been in the Braves organization for 40 years as a player and manager at virtually every level of the minor leagues.

Travis Durkee

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Giants clinch playoff berth on final day to avert second-half disaster

The Giants collapsed after leading MLB at the All-Star break, but the club avoided a worst-case scenario after sweeping the Dodgers Sunday.

Joe Rodgers

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Orioles, Blue Jays control own fate heading into final day

The AL wild-card scenario still has some crazy possibilities, but if the Orioles and Blue Jays win Sunday, they're in the postseason.

Arthur Weinstein

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MLB playoff picture takes shape as Rangers clinch top seed in AL

Texas locked up the top spot with a win over the Rays. It will face the winner of the wild-card game in the ALDS.

Joe Rodgers

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Cubs sputter on rough right for division winners

Wednesday was not a good night for teams hoping to enter the postseason on a hot streak.

Ron Clements

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Yankees, Blue Jays delay Red Sox's AL East title celebration

With a first-inning homer against Boston, Yankees rookie Gary Sanchez matched Wally Berger as the fastest players in MLB history to 20 HRs.

Joe Rodgers

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Baseball takes back seat as players, teams honor Jose Fernandez

Baseball took a back seat Sunday as the sport was shocked by the death of Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez.

Alec Brzezinski

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Marlins remember José Fernández as courageous freedom fighter

Marlins pitcher José Fernández was one of three killed when their boat struck a jetty and overturned.

Ron Clements

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José Fernández shared baby news just days before his death

Fernández posted a picture of his girlfriend, Carla Mendoza, on Instagram, announcing the couple was expecting their first child.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Justin Upton, Michael Fulmer help Tigers remain in final AL wild-card spot

The Tigers and Orioles won Friday, which keeps Detroit a half-game ahead of Baltimore for the final wild-card spot.

Alec Brzezinski

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Red Sox's sweep of O's gives Tigers opening to grab second wild-card spot in AL

The Tigers had plenty of help to move into the second wild-card position.

Joe Rodgers

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Red Sox turn O's gift into another victory, move game closer to AL East title

The Red Sox are closing in on an AL East title after another win over the Orioles, who only have themselves to blame for a sixth-inning meltdown Wednesday.

Joe Rodgers

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Braves' Ender Inciarte robs Mets' Yoenis Cespedes of walkoff home run

Inciarte was a thorn in the Mets' side an inning earlier as he drove in the go-ahead run in an eventual 4-3 Braves win.

Joe Rodgers

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Giants' bullpen overcomes Johnny Cueto injury to shut out Dodgers

While the win over the Dodgers was key, the Giants lost ace Johnny Cueto and Gold Glove shortstop Brandon Crawford to injury.

Joe Rodgers

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Rick Porcello tosses complete game, closes in on AL Cy Young

Rick Porcello made a clear case for AL Cy Young after another masterful display against a division rival.

Alec Brzezinski

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Cardinals alive in NL playoff picture after shutting out Giants

Aledmys Diaz led the Cardinals to a key win against the Giants on Sunday.

Alec Brzezinski

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Xander Bogaerts leads Red Sox past Yankees in AL East thriller

Bogaerts and the Red Sox moved seven games ahead of the Yankees in the AL East with Saturday's win.

Alec Brzezinski

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Benches empty after Braves reliever throws behind Jose Fernandez

Jose Ramirez is ejected after one of his pitches sails behind Jose Fernandez in the top of the seventh inning.

Joe Rodgers

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Blue Jays continue September slide with loss to pesky Rays

The Blue Jays have lost seven of their last 11 games against the Rays.

Joe Rodgers

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Kyle Hendricks loses no-hitter on ninth-inning home run

The Cubs' Cy Young hopeful took a no-hitter into the ninth inning against the Cardinals, but Jeremy Hazelbaker broke it up with a solo shot.

Alec Brzezinski

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Yankees, Blue Jays and Orioles muddle crowded AL East

The Yankees, Blue Jays and Orioles all won Saturday, earning a much-needed game on the division leading Red Sox.

Alec Brzezinski

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Jose Fernandez steals spotlight in Clayton Kershaw's return

All eyes were on Clayton Kershaw on Friday as he made his first start since June 26, but Marlins ace Jose Fernandez stole the show in Miami.

Arthur Weinstein

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Hector Olivera found guilty in domestic violence case, ordered to serve jail time

The former Braves outfielder was found guilty on one count of domestic assault Thursday and will serve a 10-day jail sentence.

Brandon Schlager

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Yankees, improbably, closing in on final AL wild-card spot

The Yankees, sellers at the deadline, are just 2 1/2 games back of the final playoff spot in the AL.

Alec Brzezinski

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Stephen Strasburg leaves first start off DL in third inning with injury

The Nationals right-hander exited Wednesday's game against the Braves with an unspecified injury.

Alec Brzezinski

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Brett Gardner's game-saving catch secures Yankees' comeback win

At a season-high seven games over .500, the Yanks closed within 4 1/2 games of first place in the East, their smallest deficit since April.

Joe Rodgers

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WATCH: Dansby Swanson's first MLB home run stays inside the park

Dansby Swanson's first career MLB homer didn't leave the yard.

Ron Clements

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Upton, Cabrera help Tigers keep pace in AL wild-card race

Justin Upton's three-run shot in the top of the 11th inning powered Detroit past the White Sox.

Alec Brzezinski

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White Sox edge Twins in extra-inning scoring explosion

The White Sox and Twins combined to score 24 runs in 12 innings.

Alec Brzezinski

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Kevin Gausman, Adam Jones lead Orioles past Yankees

The Baltimore Orioles are still one game ahead of the Detroit Tigers for the final AL wild card spot.

Alec Brzezinski

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Rougned Odor powers Rangers to sixth straight win

The Rangers nearly squandered a seven-run lead, but won their sixth straight to push their AL West advantage to 9 1/2 games over the Astros.

Joe Rodgers

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DeGrom struggles again as short-handed Mets fail to sweep Marlins

Miami knocks out New York right-hander Jacob deGrom, who has a 9.82 ERA over his last three starts.

Joe Rodgers

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Max Scherzer's Cy Young-worthy season continues vs. Phillies

The Nationals ace took a no-hitter into the sixth inning for the ninth time since arriving in D.C.

Alec Brzezinski

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Josh Donaldson blasts three home runs in win over Twins

The reigning AL MVP crushed three home runs Sunday to lead the Blue Jays past the Twins, 9-6.

Alec Brzezinski

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Harrison helps Pirates beat Brewers

The Pirates have now won three straight games and are just a game and a half behind the Cardinals for the final wild-card spot.

Alec Brzezinski

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Yankees' Gary Sanchez keeps launching fireworks into Bronx sky

The 23-year-old catcher hit his 10th home run in 20 games as the Yankees bashed the Orioles to pull to within 3 1/2 games of a playoff spot.

Brandon Schlager

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Max Scherzer brings his best stuff in another strikeout fest

Max Scherzer helped the Nationals beat the Orioles on Thursday with stellar pitching and defense.

Alec Brzezinski

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Royals ride Yordano Ventura's arm to ninth win in a row, continue playoff push

Yordano Ventura tossed six scoreless innings to help the Royals win their ninth straight game.

Alec Brzezinski

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Rookies lead Astros over Pirates as contenders move in different directions

Houston won its fourth straight game and Pittsburgh lost its fourth in a row.

Joe Rodgers

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Justin Upton's bat comes to life in big win over Red Sox

After getting benched last week, Justin Upton responded by mashing two three-run home runs against the Red Sox.

Alec Brzezinski

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Astros rout slumping Orioles again to move up wild-card standings

Baltimore has dropped eight of their past 12 to fall into the third place in the AL East.

Joe Rodgers

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Inside-the-park homer sends Indians to second straight walk-off win

Tyler Naquin was the hero in the second consecutive Indians walk-off.

Joe Rodgers

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Kris Bryant, Cubs bash Brewers for four-game sweep

Kris Bryant was 5 for 5 with two home runs and five RBIs to give the Cubs their first four-game sweep of the Brewers at Wrigley Field.

Joe Rodgers

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Rockies pound Stephen Strasburg in slugfest win over Nationals

Strasburg's last three starts have been anything but Cy Young-worthy.

Joe Rodgers

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Mookie Betts mashes two more home runs, continues to punish Camden Yards

Mookie Betts helped the Red Sox beat the Orioles by hitting his sixth and seventh home runs in Baltimore Tuesday night.

Alec Brzezinski

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Dansby Swanson to make MLB debut for Braves; was top pick in 2015 draft

The Dansby Swanson era in Atlanta is about to begin; the Braves are set to call up the prized prospect on Wednesday.

Alec Brzezinski

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Yankees youngsters steal show in slugfest win over Rays

The Bronx Bombers lived up to their billing with five home runs in an 8-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Travis Durkee

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Nationals release embattled reliever Jonathan Papelbon

The embattled reliever wasn't closing for the Nationals any more, so the club granted his request for a release.

Joe Rodgers

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Astros newcomers carry team to fourth-straight win

The Astros, who were below .500 in late June, won their fourth-straight game Friday night and are making noise in the playoff race.

Arthur Weinstein

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Nationals GM disputes report about Bryce Harper shoulder injury

It appears Bryce Harper may have been playing through a shoulder injury for the past two months.

Alec Brzezinski

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Cubs 'walk' off Cards, continue to stroll through NL Central

Anthony Rizzo's bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the 11th gave the Cubs a 4-3 win over the Cards to run their winning streak to 10 games.

Arthur Weinstein

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Nats navigate Harper's absence thanks to Werth, earn split with Tribe

Playing again without Bryce Harper, the Nationals still managed a series split with the Indians in what could be a World Series preview.

Arthur Weinstein

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Giants' Brandon Crawford was better than everyone else Monday

Brandon Crawford was a hits machine Monday night and tied an MLB record with seven hits in San Francisco's extra-innings win over Miami.

Ron Clements

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Manny Machado's three HRs lift Orioles past White Sox

Manny Machado blasted three home runs in the first three innings Sunday.

Alec Brzezinski

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Charlie Blackmon's four hits help Rockies stay in playoff race

Charlie Blackmon recorded four hits in the Rockies' 12-6 win against the Marlins.

Alec Brzezinski

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Dallas Keuchel returns to Cy Young form in Astros' victory over AL West rival Rangers

Keuchel threw his fourth career complete-game shutout to narrow the Astros' deficit in the AL West to 5 1/2 games.

Joe Rodgers

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Rangers spoil Wade Miley's Orioles debut with playoff implications on the line

With the series-clinching victory, the Rangers won the season series with the O's and now hold a tiebreaker for home-field advantage.

Joe Rodgers

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Orioles stud Dylan Bundy shuts down new-look Rangers lineup

Bundy allowed just one hit in seven innings of shutout baseball in a 5-1 Orioles win.

Travis Durkee

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Marlins, Cubs win with wild walk-offs

Not much was expected of the Marlins this year, but Giancarlo is hot, Dee Gordon is back, and the Fish have now moved into a wild-card spot.

Arthur Weinstein

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MLB hurtling towards trade deadline, but not many trades in sight

As the MLB trade deadline arrives Sunday, the deals are far from done with Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy still drawing interest.

Ron Clements

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Padres send Matt Kemp, cash to Braves for Hector Olivera

The San Diego Padres were trying to unload Matt Kemp's lucrative contract and found a taker in the Atlanta Braves.

Ron Clements

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MLB trade rumors: Padres working hard to trade Matt Kemp, having talks with Braves

Kemp’s power numbers are impressive this season with 23 home runs and 69 RBIs.

Travis Durkee

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Cubs continue home dominance with thrashing of Mariners

The Cubs are becoming nearly unbeatable at the friendly confines of Wrigley Field.

Ron Clements

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White Sox fall to Cubs in Chris Sale return from suspension

White Sox ace Chris Sale returned from his bizarre five-game suspension Thursday, but fell to the Cubs 3-1.

Joe Rodgers

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White Sox earn two walk-off wins on same day vs. Tigers

The White Sox earned two walk-off wins against the Tigers Sunday.

Alec Brzezinski

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Justin Turner, Dodgers hand Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg first loss

Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg is undefeated no more.

Joe Rodgers

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Hanley Ramirez's three HRs power Red Sox back into AL East lead

The Red Sox are in first place in the AL East for the first time since June 4.

Joe Rodgers

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Plenty of drama in big leagues on night of no-decisions

Tuesday's marquee pitching matchup didn't exactly live up to the hype, but it didn't disappoint, either, on a night full of no-decisions.

Ron Clements

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A-Rod blasts No. 696, Aroldis Chapman hits 105 mph in Yankees win

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is ready to sell if his club can't turn it around before the trade deadline. But the Yankees began an important four-game series with the AL East-leading Orioles on Monday with a needed victory.

Joe Rodgers

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Tigers, Reds, Braves score Sunday walk-off wins

A trio of walk-off plays in MLB on Sunday came in all shapes and sizes.

Joe Rodgers

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Padres defeat Giants with walk-off balk

Giants closer Santiago Casilla had an inning to forget Saturday in San Diego.

Joe Rodgers

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Nationals' Stephen Strasburg has been nearly unhittable lately

The 27-year-old right-hander is 13-0 and is dominating the competition. That was once again quite apparent Friday night

Arthur Weinstein

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Chipper Jones: Braves are lucky to have Dansby Swanson

A lot of people see Chipper Jones' talent in Dansby Swanson, but the retired Braves third baseman doesn't like the comparisons.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Anthony Rizzo lifts Cubs over Pirates, helps snap losing streak

The Cubs snapped a five-game losing streak Sunday to enter the All-Star break on a high note amid their midseason struggles.

Alec Brzezinski

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Yankees get boost by topping Indians in 11 innings

Fighting for a wild-card spot, the Yankees got some much-needed momentum Saturday by beating the Indians in 11 innings.

Arthur Weinstein

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Pirates get revenge against Jake Arrieta, Cubs

The Pirates have struggled against Jake Arrieta of late but they got revenge Friday night, knocking the Cubs ace out in an 8-4 victory.

Arthur Weinstein

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Mets stay hot with slugfest win over Nationals

New York's Neil Walker added an insurance run for closer Jeurys Familia, but the ninth inning wasn’t without controversy.

Joe Rodgers

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Fan injured at Wrigley Field after falling from bleachers during rain delay

The Cubs later announced the fan "was injured after attempting to jump onto the field."

Ron Clements

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Blue Jays sweep Royals behind Captain Canada's go-ahead hit

Jays starter Marcus Stroman carried a perfect game through five innings as the club went on to beat the Royals for its fifth straight win.

Joe Rodgers

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July 6, 1986: When Bob Horner hit four home runs — and the Braves still lost

Horner is still the only player in the modern era to touch ‘em all four times in one game and still have his team come up short.

Jason Foster

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Carlos Carrasco helps Indians stay perfect against Tigers

Carrasco tossed another gem as the Indians beat the Tigers for an 11th straight time.

Alec Brzezinski

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Gregory Polanco's first multi-HR game powers Pirates past Cardinals

Polanco goes deep twice in Pittsburgh's Independence Day victory over its NL Central rival.

Alec Brzezinski

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Wilmer Flores catches fire, helps Mets finish surprising sweep of Cubs

Flores finished with six hits and two home runs Sunday to lift the Mets past the Cubs.

Alec Brzezinski

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Braves, Marlins make history in game at Fort Bragg military base

The Braves and Marlins are making history Sunday night, playing in a new stadium on the grounds of the Fort Bragg military base.

Arthur Weinstein

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Max Kepler powers Twins' offensive outburst against Rangers

Kepler set a Twins rookie record with seven RBIs Saturday to lead the Twins past the Rangers.

Alec Brzezinski

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Espinosa, Nationals blast past Reds

Espinosa collected a career-high seven RBIs while punishing the Cincinnati Reds.

Alec Brzezinski

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Danny Espinosa powers Nationals, Carlos Carrasco leads Tribe to 13th straight win

Espinosa collected a career-high seven RBIs while punishing the Cincinnati Reds.

Alec Brzezinski

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Dodgers acquire pitcher Bud Norris from Braves

Norris will likely start in the bullpen for the Dodgers, but he could ultimately join the rotation.

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Scalpers beware: Tickets to historic MLB game at Fort Bragg not for sale

Attention: All 12,500 tickets to Sunday's Braves-Marlins game at Fort Bragg are non-transferable and not for resale.

Bob Hille

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Yankees stun Rangers with 6-run ninth, capped by Didi Gregorius' walkoff HR

The Yankees ended a losing streak in dramatic fashion Wednesday in the Bronx

Joe Rodgers

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Corey Kluber helps Indians stay hot, notch 11th straight W

Kluber took a no-hitter into the sixth inning as he led the Indians to their another victory.

Alec Brzezinski

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Kris Bryant's big Monday qualifies as an all-time great performance

Kris Bryant accomplished a feat Monday that Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Ted Williams, Stan Musial and Barry Bonds never did.

Joe Rodgers

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Sunday's MLB rundown: Adam Jones, Chris Davis mash their way past the Rays

Adam Jones now has eight hits in his last three games after posting four more Sunday.

Alec Brzezinski

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Carlos Carrasco tosses complete-game shutout as Indians win eighth straight

Carlos Carrasco and Francisco Lindor helped the Indians win their eighth straight game Saturday against the Tigers.

Alec Brzezinski

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Astros embarrass Edinson Volquez, defending World Series champions Royals

During Houston's nine-run first inning, George Springer became the first major league player with a triple and grand slam in the same frame since 2004.

Joe Rodgers

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Red Sox walk it off against White Sox; Bogaerts continues heroics

Bogaerts knocked in Mookie Betts in the bottom of the 10th inning to send the Red Sox past the White Sox.

Alec Brzezinski

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Rough night for Keystone State; Bucs, Phils hammered

Pennsylvania baseball fans probably didn't expect to see football scores Tuesday night. Unfortunately for them, their teams were on the wrong end of them.

Ron Clements

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Julio Teheran tosses 1-hitter as Braves sweep Mets for 5th straight win

Watching the Braves the last five games, you wouldn't have figured the club owns the second-worst record in all of baseball.

Joe Rodgers

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​Sunday is extra-special Father’s Day for Jacob deGrom

Jacob deGrom starts against the Braves on Sunday, but that’s got little to do with why it is such a big day for the Mets pitcher.

Marcus Dinitto

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Carlos Santana launches walk-off HR as Indians maintain AL Central lead

Carlos Santana launched a walk-off home run to right-center field in the 9th inning, giving the Indians a 3-2 win over the White Sox

Joe Rodgers

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Victor Martinez's big night overshadowed by costly injury to teammate

The Tigers lost one of their All-Stars in Thursday's victory over the Royals.

Ron Clements

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Aces' winning performances beat joker Werth's walkoff rant

A look back at three dominant pitching performances — and one off-color postgame interview.

Ron Clements

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Braves' Freddie Freeman hits for first cycle of 2016 season

There were four cycles hit during the 2015 MLB season. The 2016 season has its first thanks to the Atlanta first baseman.

Ron Clements

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Jameson Taillon shows why he's one of Pirates' prized prospects

The Pirates might have something special in the 24-year-old rookie.

Ron Clements

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Max Scherzer did more Max Scherzer things against the Cubs

Max Scherzer was perfect through five as the Nationals finally beat the Cubs this season.

Alec Brzezinski

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Royals' Yordano Ventura strikes out 10 in dominant first outing since fight

Yordano Ventura took advantage of his opportunity to pitch while his nine-game suspension is being appealed.

Alec Brzezinski

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Xander Bogaerts is quickly becoming one of the best players in MLB

Xander Bogaerts has 28 multi-hit games this season and is a virtual lock to play in his first All-Star game this July.

Alec Brzezinski

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Yankees' bats awaken to outslug Angels

Carlos Beltran and Chris Parmelee, who was making his first start at first base, blasted the Yankees past the Angels on Wednesday.

Alec Brzezinski

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Dramatic night in big leagues includes brawl, walkoff winners

The Manny Machado-Yordano Ventura throwdown wasn't the only drama in the major leagues Tuesday night.

Ron Clements

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Red-hot Cubs on pace to tie all-time wins record

The 1906 Cubs and 2001 Mariners both hold the MLB record for most victories in a season with 116. These Cubs are on track to tie the mark.

Ron Clements

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Tigers remain a work in progress, but they're starting to heat up

Detroit moved back to .500 on the season Sunday after completing a sweep against the White Sox.

Alec Brzezinski

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Correa hits walk-off winner; Cubs stay hot with Hammel

All of the pertinent stats, highlights and everything else you need to know from Saturday's slate of baseball games.

Jordan Heck

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Danny Salazar fans nine as Indians defeat Royals

Danny Salazar gave up an early homer, but got back on track to help the Indians oust the Royals 6-1.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Xander Boegarts extends streak for Red Sox, but Orioles crush seven HRs in slugfest

Baltimore pounded seven home runs Thursday to beat Boston, even as the Red Sox shortstop kept his hitting streak alive.

Alec Brzezinski

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Mookie Betts at it again; Michael Fulmer flirts with no-no

There were four games Wednesday in which a team was held to just one run. There were also two shutouts, but plenty of offense in Baltimore.

Ron Clements

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No one wants to sit behind this man in a giant giraffe hat

This man at the Giants and Braves game made people around him uncomfortable.

Jordan Heck

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Cubs finally lose with Arrieta on mound, fail to set MLB record

The last two times the Cubs lost a game started by Jake Arrieta, the club has combined for one hit of support.

Joe Rodgers

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Blue Jays finally hit stride, continue to march up AL East

Monday's 4-2 victory over the Yankees gave the Jays their fifth AL East win in their past six games.

Joe Rodgers

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Yankees make history while spoiling Jake Odorizzi's no-hit bid

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi was close to a no-hitter, but then the seventh inning rolled around.

Ron Clements

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Marlins' Derek Dietrich hit in head by foul ball in dugout

Marlins manager Don Mattingly said Dietrich "got hit really good" but did not lose consciousness. He's expected to be OK.

Brandon Schlager

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Royals defy major odds in comeback win against White Sox

Kansas City stormed back to beat the White Sox by scoring seven runs in the ninth inning.

Alec Brzezinski

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Russell Martin ends homerless drought as Blue Jays blast Yankees

Russell Martin and other Blue Jays batters have had a rough start to their season. Wednesday's game may help to kick-start the sputtering offense.

Joe Rodgers

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Stephen Strasburg outduels Matt Harvey — again

The Nats right-hander pitched light years better than his Mets counterpart for the second time in a week Tuesday.

Alec Brzezinski

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Yasiel Puig's heroics lead Dodgers to 17th-inning win over Padres

The Dodgers used all but three players in a 9-5, 17-inning win over the Padres to snap a four-game losing streak.

Joe Rodgers

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Jackie Bradley Jr. continues to streak for Red Sox

Jackie Bradley Jr. continued to hit and Mookie Betts caught fire to help the Red Sox topple the Indians.

Alec Brzezinski

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Nationals' Tanner Roark exacts revenge against Marlins

Tanner Roark had lost in his past three games against the Marlins, but he was stellar in Friday night's matchup.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Chris Sale says 'I got this,' goes the distance again for White Sox

Chris Sale was spectacular once again Thursday en route to his third complete game of the season.

Alec Brzezinski

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Braves' Erick Aybar scratched from lineup after choking on chicken bone

The Braves shortstop was eating lunch when a chicken bone got lodge in his throat. He had to be sedated to get it removed.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Braves' Dansby Swanson doesn't shy from spotlight that comes with top-prospect status

The No. 1 pick in last year's draft probably won't stay in Double-A long, but he's garnering a lot of attention while he's there.

Ron Clements

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Bartolo Colon's bad day ends with wild outing vs. Nationals

It probably wasn't related, but Mets pitcher Bartolo Colon struggled on the same day news of a lawsuit alleging he has a secret family.

Ron Clements

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Bud Black considered 'clear favorite' to be next Braves manager

Black, 58, is currently a special assistant with the Angels, but can leave at any time for a managerial position.

Gabrielle McMillen

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