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Monday's MLB scores, highlights

In a peculiar coincidence, Harper hit the 150th home run of his career at the exact age Trout hit his 150th.

Sporting News

MLB trade rumors 2017: Cubs acquire Wade Davis from Royals for Jorge Soler

Instead of paying a premium for an Aroldis Chapman reunion, the Cubs leveraged their outfield surplus for a less costly replacement.

Brandon Schlager

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

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

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

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

Royals' Dillon Gee hospitalized with blood clots in lungs, shoulder

The 30-year-old pitcher was hospitalized following Sunday's game in Detroit after experiencing shortness of breath, according to Ned Yost.

Joe Rodgers

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

Mets, Giants, Cards in virtual dead heat in wild-card race

The Giants and Cardinals won, the Mets lost, and now the race for two NL wild-card spots is a virtual dead heat with one week to go.

Arthur Weinstein

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Red Sox's rally, Ramirez's walkoff HR slow Yankees' run toward playoff spot

Boston's late-inning momentum began with an eighth-inning homer by David Ortiz, who passed Mickey Mantle for 17th on the all-time list.

Joe Rodgers

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

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

Royals' Lorenzo Cain likely out for season

Lorenzo Cain returned to the lineup Friday, but felt discomfort in his ailing wrist.

Alec Brzezinski

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

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

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

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

Royals will no longer have the Rally Mantis in their dugout

The Royals won 18 of 22 games in August after inheriting the Rally Mantis and Rally Mantis Jr. as unofficial dugout talismans.

Joe Rodgers

Tigers' Ian Kinsler bloodies finger, rubs some dirt on it

The Tigers second baseman took the classic phrase quite literally after making a game-saving stop in Sunday's win over the Royals.

Kirstie Chiappelli

White Sox edge Twins in extra-inning scoring explosion

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

Alec Brzezinski

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

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

Royals harness power of Rally Mantis to profit off critter's newfound fame

The Royals have won 18 over their past 22 games since inheriting the Rally Mantis as its unofficial dugout good-luck charm.

Joe Rodgers

Rick Porcello bolsters Cy Young case with 18th win

Rick Porcello helped the Red Sox beat the Rays and earned his 18th win of the season.

Alec Brzezinski

Yankees' Gary Sanchez first rookie to win consecutive Player of the Week awards

Since being called up to the majors Aug. 2, Gary Sanchez has been on a tear.

Ron Clements

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

David Ortiz hits mammoth home run to tie Jimmie Foxx on all-time home run list

Big Papi has been making waves in his final MLB season.

Alec Brzezinski

Dustin Pedroia takes temporary leave from Red Sox

Dustin Pedroia will miss Sunday's clash against the Royals, and could miss Monday's game as well.

Alec Brzezinski

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

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

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

David Ortiz makes homer history on otherwise painful night for Red Sox

Big Papi keeps slugging, but he can't prevent his teammates from dropping the ball twice on the game's decisive play.

Joe Rodgers

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

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

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

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

Rockies pound Stephen Strasburg in slugfest win over Nationals

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

Joe Rodgers

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

Chad Green helps new-look Yankees linger around playoff picture

The Yankees called up Chad Green on Monday, and he thanked them with 11 strikeouts in six shutout innings.

Alec Brzezinski

Mookie Betts rips three homers for second time in 2016

Mookie Betts had his second three-home-run day of 2016 Sunday. The only other Boston player to turn the feat twice in a year? Ted Williams.

Arthur Weinstein

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

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

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

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

Manny Machado's three HRs lift Orioles past White Sox

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

Alec Brzezinski

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

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

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

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

Danny Duffy breaks Royals strikeout record, takes no-hitter into eighth

Danny Duffy struck out 16 batters Monday against the Rays.

Alec Brzezinski

Giants land SP Matt Moore from Rays, give up Matt Duffy (Updated)

The Giants scooped up Matt Moore from the Rays before the trade deadline Monday.

Alec Brzezinski

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

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

Cubs continue home dominance with thrashing of Mariners

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

Ron Clements

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

Angels protest game vs. Royals after lengthy argument, umpire review

The Angels protested their game in Kansas City. It's highly unlikely the protest will be upheld.

Joe Rodgers

Melky Cabrera robs Kris Bryant of HR, White Sox walk off in crosstown win

Tyler Saladino drove in J.B. Shuck to give the White Sox three straight walk-off wins for the first time since 1962.

Joe Rodgers

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

Duffy dedicates win to boy

Liam Shipley, 8, died of acute lymphoblastic leukemia on July 8.

Travis Durkee

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

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

First-place Indians lose catcher Yan Gomes (shoulder) for 4-8 weeks

Though Gomes is hitting just .165/.198/.313 in 71 games, the Indians (54-38) have the lowest ERA in the American League.

Bob Hille

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

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

Padres defeat Giants with walk-off balk

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

Joe Rodgers

Yankees trade rumors: Aroldis Chapman, Carlos Beltran could be dealt

If the Yankees don't turn things around soon, the team reportedly will trade closer Aroldis Chapman and veteran outfielder Carlos Beltran

Joe Rodgers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Espinosa, Nationals blast past Reds

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

Alec Brzezinski

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

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

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

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

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

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

Noah Syndergaard, Yoenis Cespedes exit Mets' win over Royals with injuries

Syndergaard threw two wild pitches in the sixth inning before exiting the game. Cespedes left an inning earlier.

Joe Rodgers

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

Mets' Bartolo Colon exits after taking line drive to pitching hand

Colon was hit by a comebacker off the bat of Royals leadoff batter Whit Merrifield. He was later diagnosed with a contusion.

Joe Rodgers

Puppy rescued from hot car during Royals' marathon win

A small puppy was left in a Kauffman Stadium parking lot until a a group of fans heard its whimpers.

Travis Durkee

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

Suspension for Yordano Ventura reduced to eight games, begins immediately

The Royals announced Saturday that starting pitcher Yordano Ventura will begin serving an eight-game suspension.

Ron Clements

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

Tigers' J.D. Martinez suffers broken elbow after colliding with wall

The Tigers will be without their starting right fielder for awhile.

Ron Clements

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

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

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

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

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

Manny Machado, Yordano Ventura suspended for brawl

Machado charged the mound Tuesday after being hit by a Ventura pitch.

Marc Lancaster

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

Baltimore restaurant offers fightin' Manny Machado free crab for life

Jimmy's Seafood thought Machado was worthy of free food for life after he rushed the mound to fight Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura.

Gabrielle McMillen

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

WATCH: Manny Machado charges mound after HBP, brawls with Yordano Ventura

The Orioles shortstop was plunked in the hip by KC's Yordano Ventura. The two exchanged stares and words earlier in the game.

Ron Clements

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

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

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

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

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

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

MLB All-Star Game 2016: Royals fans dominate voting again

Three Royals are currently in position to start, and the struggling Kendrys Morales, Alcides Escobar and Omar Infante are running second.

Marc Lancaster

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

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

'No structural damage' to Salvador Perez's knee after collision, Ned Yost says

Royals catcher Salvador Perez avoided a major injury when he collided with teammate Cheslor Cuthbert on Saturday.

Alec Brzezinski

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

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

Clayton Kershaw continues to be ridiculous in May

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is still putting up gaudy numbers in perhaps his best season to date.

Joe Rodgers

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

Royals' Alex Gordon passes concussion tests after collision with teammate

The Royals received the news they were hoping for Sunday after a collision involving Alex Gordon and Mike Moustakas.

Joe Rodgers

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

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

Chase Anderson steals spotlight from Noah Syndergaard, Max Scherzer

Syndergaard and Scherzer each struck out 10, but Anderson no-hit the Cubs through seven innings in a 4-2 Brewers victory.

Ron Clements

Gerrit Cole says he doesn't think Cubs are best team in baseball

Pirates ace Gerrit Cole has other ideas about baseball's best team after he held the Cubs to three hits Sunday.

Alec Brzezinski

Jake Arrieta remains undefeated in regular season since last July

Jake Arrieta continued to mow down opponents Saturday in Chicago.

Alec Brzezinski

Clayton Kershaw adds to list of accomplishments in shutout of Mets

The Dodgers ace went the distance and allowed just three hits with 13 strikeouts to beat the Mets 5-0 on Thursday.

Alec Brzezinski

Red Sox on 2013 pace after dominant sweep of A's

The Sox compiled 40 runs on 48 hits in the three games. They have the same record after 34 games as the '13 world champion squad.

Joe Rodgers

AL East gearing up for another wild season

The Red Sox and Orioles are tied atop the AL East lead, but the Blue Jays and Rays are right behind them.

Alec Brzezinski

Royals top prospect Raul A. Mondesi receives reduced 50-game drug suspension

Mondesi tested positive for clenbuterol but had his ban reduced after convincing MLB he did not take it intentionally.

Ron Clements

Strasburg's contract, Harper's potty mouth take spotlight in Nationals' win

A game that started with a surprise contract extension upped the intrigue with a walk-off hit and an F-bomb from Bryce Harper.

Ron Clements

Aroldis Chapman makes season debut to close out Yankees' win over Royals

The former Reds closer was traded to the Yankees last December but had to wait to make his pinstripes debut because he was serving a 30-game suspension over domestic violence allegations.

Ron Clements

Cubs' Bryce Harper strategy works in win filled with historic oddities

Sunday's game at Wrigley Field didn't want to end. The Cubs also didn't want to pitch to Bryce Harper.

Ron Clements

Cubs are surging past the rest of the National League

The Cubs won their sixth straight Saturday with an 8-5 win over the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field.

Ron Clements

David Ortiz loses his mind over questionable call in Red Sox's loss to Yankees

David Ortiz and Red Sox manager John Farrell were ejected in the ninth inning over pitches that were ruled strikes but looked like balls.

Gabrielle McMillen

Yankees, CC Sabathia snap out of skid with shutout of Orioles

With their next four games against AL East foes, the Yankees (9-16) can slowly begin chipping away at a 5 1/2-game deficit in the division.

Joe Rodgers

Jake Arrieta still king of the road, turns back Bucs in Pittsburgh

Jake Arrieta improved to 6-0 with yet another scoreless start Tuesday.

Alec Brzezinski

Cubs and Pirates apparently still don't like each other

Last time the Cubs visited PNC Park, they celebrated a 4-0 NL wild-card win. On Monday night it was a similar fate for the Pirates.

Joe Rodgers

Chris Sale continues to dominate the American League for White Sox

Chris Sale didn't have his best stuff Sunday, but the White Sox beat the Orioles 7-1 anyway.

Alec Brzezinski

Rick Porcello has come up big for the Red Sox

Rick Porcello continued his fine start to the 2016 season by setting up a sweep opportunity against the Yankees.

Alec Brzezinski

Mighty McCutchen busts out of slump, powers Pirates to victory

Andrew McCutchen broke out of his slump in a big way with three home runs in the Bucs' victory over the Rockies.

Alec Brzezinski

Twins' tribute to Prince builds up to walk-off celebration

The Twins paid tribute to lifelong Minnesotan Prince before Monday's game and Oswaldo Arcia made it a celebration with a walk-off home run.

Joe Rodgers

Albert Pujols passes Reggie Jackson for 13th on all-time home run list

Albert Pujols hit the 564th home run of his career, passing Reggie Jackson for 13th on the all-time home run list. Then he hit another one.

Joe Rodgers

Sunday's MLB rundown: Anthony Rizzo, Jason Heyward have Cubs rolling early

The Cubs are looking for their first World Series title since 1908. Can this be the team to do it?

Alec Brzezinski

Dodgers' Kenta Maeda pitches himself into the record book

Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda made history Saturday, while Tanner Roark looked sharp against the Twins.

Alec Brzezinski

For Jake Arrieta, another year, another no-hitter

Jake Arrieta became the first Cubs pitcher to record a no-hitter in back-to-back seasons.

Alec Brzezinski

Bryce Harper's grand April continues; Nats star belts another HR in win

Bryce Harper's grand slam against the Marlins on Tuesday was his fifth home run in his last six games.

Alec Brzezinski

Rockies stun Cubs

Nolan Arenado has continued his hot hitting this season after crushing 42 home runs last year.

Alec Brzezinski

Matt Harvey, Mets embroiled in early-season struggles

Matt Harvey fell to 0-3 when the Mets were beaten by the Indians Saturday.

Alec Brzezinski

Cardinals benefiting from pleasant surprises early in season

Pitching dominated the day as Vince Velasquez and Jaime Garcia tossed complete-game shutouts.

Alec Brzezinski

Astros get a little revenge, blast Royals in first meeting since ALDS

Sure, it happened the following April rather than the following October, but a win is a win and the fans in Houston were amped.

Joe Rodgers

Reds continue to surprise as Tim Melville impresses in debut

The Cincinnati Reds improved to 5-1 Sunday after defeating the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates.

Alec Brzezinski

Padres finally dent the scoreboard but Dodgers rookie steals MLB spotlight

The Padres busted out of their scoring slump in a big way but that wasn't the biggest story Friday.

Ron Clements

Johnny Cueto's terrific Giants debut helps ease doubts

The Giants will be a real threat this season if they can get Johnny Cueto to pitch like this more often than not.

Alec Brzezinski

Hey, Mets, how 'bout that Royals' opening day championship celebration!

"For them to relive that," KC manager Ned Yost said, "it's a little awkward."

Bob Hille

No Cole? No problem for Pirates as Liriano deals

Francisco Liriano, starting opening day for the third straight year, pitched six scoreless innings against the Cardinals.

Alec Brzezinski

Eric Hosmer's starts hot good news for fantasy players

Here are Sunday's best and most disappointing performers around MLB.

Alec Brzezinski

Royals reportedly still pissed about Noah Syndergaard World Series pitch

The Royals haven't forgotten about Noah Syndergaard's wild pitch five months ago. They'll seek revenge against the Mets to open the season.

Gabrielle McMillen

Missouri legislator wants to make Cardinals state's 'official baseball team'

The Royals may be the reigning World Series champions, but a bill in the Missouri House would give official recognition to the squad on the other side of I-70.

Ron Clements

Salvador Perez, Royals agree to restructured contract

The reigning World Series MVP has been playing under perhaps the most team-friendly contract in baseball.

Marc Lancaster

Royals installing more safety netting for upcoming season

After a slew of fan injuries from foul balls and stray bats, the Royals have decided to add more protective netting this season.

Gabrielle McMillen

Royals, Lorenzo Cain reportedly agree on two-year extension

Cain, 29, hit .307 with 16 home runs and 72 RBIs for the World Series champions in 2015.

Travis Durkee

Fan pays $19K for Alcides Escobar inside-the-park home run ball

Escobar's inside-the-park home run was the first in a World Series game since Mule Haas of the Philadelphia A's did it in 1929.

Travis Durkee

World Series 2015: Five takeaways from Royals' first championship since 1985

Christian Colon stepped up to pinch-hit and delivered a go-ahead single in the top of the 12th inning to help the Royals win the World Series.

Alec Brzezinski

World Series 2015: Five takeaways from Royals' Game 4 comeback win over Mets

The Royals inched closer to their first World Series title in 30 years after a big eighth inning.

Joe Rodgers

World Series 2015: Five takeaways from Mets' Game 3 rout of Royals

The Mets were able to avoid a disastrous deficit in the World Series by powering past the Royals 9-3 in Game 3.

Joe Rodgers

World Series 2015: Five takeaways after Royals open 2-0 series lead on Mets

The Royals used a four-run fifth inning and a three-run eighth inning in support of Johnny Cueto to win Game 2 of the World Series.

Joe Rodgers

World Series 2015: Dale Jr. cites late father as reason he is cheering for Royals

Move over, Clint Bowyer: You aren't the only NASCAR driver cheering for the Royals in the World Series.

Joe Rodgers

World Series 2015: Chris Young, Edinson Volquez to start Games 4, 5 for Royals

Chris Young will return to the mound three days after a 53-pitch relief outing. Edinson Volquez will start less than a week after the death of his father.

Alec Brzezinski

World Series 2015: Five takeaways from Royals' walkoff Game 1 win over Mets

Eric Hosmer hit a game-winning sac fly in the bottom of the 14th inning Tuesday.

Alec Brzezinski

World Series 2015: Substance spotted on Salvador Perez's shin guard; KC says it's legal

It's only Game 1 of the World Series, but there already may be controversy.

Joe Rodgers

World Series 2015: Edinson Volquez's father dies before pitcher's Game 1 start

ESPN reports the Royals' World Series Game 1 starter took the mound against the Mets hours after learning that his father had died.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Cespedes still hurting

In 57 regular-season games with the Mets, Cespedes posted a .287/.337/.604 slash line with 17 home runs and 44 RBIs.

Travis Durkee

World Series 2015 rosters: Raul A. Mondesi, Juan Uribe make the cut

While Uribe has a pair of World Series rings to his credit, Mondesi has never played a game above Double-A.

Marc Lancaster

World Series 2015: Royals set rotation, Edinson Volquez to start Game 1

Volquez has a rough postseason record, but the Royals feel good about him and Johnny Cueto starting things off at home.

Marc Lancaster

World Series umpire crew set

Veteran Gary Cederstrom will be the crew chief for this year's Fall Classic.

Scott Ridge

World Series 2015: Matt Harvey gets ball for Mets in Game 1

Manager Terry Collins wants to get one more day of rest for Jacob deGrom before giving him the ball in Game 2.

Marc Lancaster

Noah Syndergaard hopes to be part of another World Series-winning celebration

The Mets rookie already has a cherished Fall Classic memory.

Arthur Weinstein

World Series 2015: Mets' Daniel Murphy ready for 'relentless' Royals

The challenge of facing the Royals has Daniel Murphy and the Mets excited ahead of the World Series.

Dejan Kalinic

World Series 2015: Royals-Mets TV schedule, players to watch, stats

The Mets and Royals are set to square off in the 2015 World Series next week. Let's get to know each team.

Alec Brzezinski

ALCS 2015: Five takeaways from Royals' clinching win over Blue Jays

The Royals are headed back to the World Series after their dramatic Game 6 victory over the Blue Jays.

Alec Brzezinski

Estrada keeps Blue Jays alive

Facing elimination, Marco Estrada led the Blue Jays to a Game 5 win in the ALCS on Wednesday.

Alec Brzezinski

ALCS 2015: Five takeaways from Royals' Game 4 win over Blue Jays

The Royals scored early and often in their 14-2 Game 4 win against the Blue Jays.

Alec Brzezinski

ALCS 2015: Five takeaways from Blue Jays' Game 3 win over Royals

The Blue Jays recorded their first win of the American League Championship Series, 11-8 over the Royals in Game 3.

Joe Rodgers

ALCS 2015: Troy Tulowitzki ejected between innings in Game 3

Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki was ejected for arguing balls and strikes with plate umpire John Hirschbeck.

Joe Rodgers

ALCS 2015: Missouri town gives 'Blue Jay Drive' much better name

With the Royals facing the Blue Jays in the ALCS, a Missouri town decided it just did not want a street named Blue Jay Drive any more.

Arthur Weinstein

mlb playoffs 2015 a-rod alex rodriguez fox tv

Yankees DH Alex Rodriguez, suspended all last season for steroid use, joins a Fox studio crew that includes banned-from-baseball Pete Rose.

Bob Hille

ALCS 2015: Five takeaways from Royals comeback win in Game 2

The Royals used a five-run seventh inning to chase David Price and win Game 2 of the ALCS.

Joe Rodgers

MLB playoffs 2015: Five takeaways from Royals' shutout win in Game 1 of ALCS

The Royals struck first in the American League Championship Series, shutting out the Blue Jays 5-0 in Game 1.

Joe Rodgers

MLB playoffs 2015: Blue Jays set ALCS rotation; Estrada to start Game 1

The club announced Marco Estrada will start Game 1 against the Royals followed by David Price, Marcus Stroman and R.A. Dickey.

Joe Rodgers

MLB playoffs 2015: Five takeaways from Royals' ALDS-clinching win over Astros

The AL Championship Series will be Kansas City vs. Toronto as the Royals beat the Astros 7-2 on Wednesday.

Joe Rodgers

MLB Playoffs 2015: Royals catcher Salvador Perez expected to play in ALDS Game 5

He left Monday's ALDS Game 4 after a foul ball to the mask but passed the concussion test and says, "I will catch" in Game 5.

Bob Hille

MLB playoffs 2015: Five takeaways from the Royals' stunning Game 4 win

The Astros were six outs away from their first postseason series win in a decade but saw everything fall apart in the eighth inning.

Marc Lancaster

Royals' Salvador Perez gets in wreck on way to eat at food truck

A late-night craving for Venezuelan food saw the K.C. catcher's Uber ride collide with a car full of Astros fans.

Marc Lancaster

MLB playoffs 2015: Five takeaways from Astros' Game 3 win over Royals

Dallas Keuchel was his usual unbeatable self at home Sunday to lead the Astros past the Royals in Game 3 of the ALDS.

Alec Brzezinski

MLB playoffs 2015: Royals rally in Game 2 to beat Astros, tie ALDS

The Royals avoided disaster with a big come-from-behind win against the Astros on Friday.

Alec Brzezinski

MLB playoffs 2015: Astros power past Royals in ALDS Game 1

The Astros beat the Royals 5-2 at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday.

Alec Brzezinski

ALDS 2015: Astros-Royals schedule, players to watch, stats

Once the laughingstock of MLB, the Astros and Royals have turned things around in 2015 and are battling for a spot in the ALCS.

Joe Rodgers

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