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Marlins look to keep it going vs. Rays (May 04, 2017)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Miami Marlins had dropped six of seven games before their interstate series with the Tampa Bay Rays shifted north, and their 17-hit onslaught in a 10-6 win at Tropicana Field on Wednesday gave manager Don Mattingly hope for what’s ahead in the remaining four road games this week.

Old face of Yankees praises new as Jeter lauds Judge

NEW YORK (AP) Aaron Judge seemed embarrassed.

Cleveland starter hopes for hot start in cold weather (May 04, 2017)

DETROIT — Michael Fulmer doesn’t change anything on cold, rainy days.

Samardzija throws gem, Giants beat Dodgers 4-1 in 11 innings (May 03, 2017)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Brandon Belt and Gorkys Hernandez each singled in a run in the 11th inning after Jeff Samardzija’s excellent start, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 on Wednesday night.

Desmond homers twice off Weaver to help Rockies to 11-3 win (May 03, 2017)

SAN DIEGO (AP) Ian Desmond hit two home runs off Jered Weaver and drove in three runs to help rookie right-hander Antonio Senzatela and the Colorado Rockies beat the sloppy San Diego Padres 11-3 on Wednesday night.

Vin Scully returns to Dodger Stadium for Ring of Honor induction

Vin Scully was back at Dodgers Stadium one more time for what he called his ‘last hurrah.’

Stroman leaves after 3 innings with armpit tightness

NEW YORK (AP) Given a four-run first-inning lead, Toronto’s Marcus Stroman allowed his first two batters to reach base, then a three-run homer to Matt Holliday. Pitching two days after his 26th birthday, the right-hander kept trying to stretch his pitching arm.

Vargas ties career high with 5 RBIs, Twins beat A's 7-4 (May 03, 2017)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Kennys Vargas tied his career high for Minnesota with five RBIs, including a three-run homer Wednesday night off erratic Oakland starter Kendall Graveman that propelled the Twins to a 7-4 victory over the Athletics.

Red Sox ban fan from Fenway Park for life after using racial slur

The Boston Red Sox have banned a fan from Fenway Park for using racial slurs.

Contreras, Szczur lead Cubs comeback over Phillies, 5-4 (May 03, 2017)

CHICAGO (AP) Pinch hitters Willson Contreras and Matt Szczur had consecutive two-out RBIs in the sixth inning, helping the Chicago Cubs edge the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 on Wednesday night.

Cardinals Fan Sitting Behind Dugout Hit By Stray Bullet During Game

According to St. Louis police, a fan taking in a Cardinals game was hit by a bullet fired from outside the stadium during last night’s game against the Brewers. The fan was seated in Section 141 of the Cardinals’ stadium, which is located behind the home dugout. She complained about a sharp pain in her elbow and spoke…

Indians hold on for 3-2 victory over Tigers (May 03, 2017)

DETROIT (AP) Carlos Carrasco pitched six impressive innings, and the bullpen held on for the Cleveland Indians in their 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.

Rockies put Wolters on DL, activate Dunn, promote Hanigan

SAN DIEGO (AP) The Colorado Rockies have placed catcher Tony Wolters on the seven-day concussion disabled list.

White Sox Slugger Avisaíl García Breaks Bat

One of the big surprises of the young baseball season has been Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisaíl García—sold to fans of the South Siders upon his acquisition as the second coming of Magglio Ordóñez, and in reality more like a butt—hitting like a god. He came into tonight leading the league in batting average, and…

Adam Jones ejected as tension between Orioles, Red Sox continues

The drama between the Red Sox and Orioles continues to heat up.

Red Sox permanently ban fan for racial slur at another fan

BOSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox have permanently banned a fan from Fenway Park who used a racial slur toward another fan.

Detroit's Kinsler leaves game with hamstring tightness

DETROIT (AP) Detroit second baseman Ian Kinsler has left the Tigers’ game against the Cleveland Indians with left hamstring tightness.

Marcell Ozuna Sent This Pitch To Goddamn Neptune

Marcell Ozuna is NOT a fan of the Rays’ 2011 AL Wild Card banner and he will do anything he can to see it die.

Nonsensical Ejection Caps Off Red Sox-Orioles Beef In Dumbest Way Possible

The Red Sox and Orioles have engaged in quite the skirmish over the past week and change, repeatedly throwing baseballs at each other and glowering just enough to get Rob Manfred to step in and tell them to cool it. By the time the commissioner gets involved in a confrontation like this, it’s usually good sign that…

Watch Brewers minor-leaguer pull of the most patient hidden ball trick ever

He was really determined to pull it off.

Scully returns to Dodger Stadium for ring of honor induction

LOS ANGELES (AP) Vin Scully returned to Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, cracking jokes and telling stories as if he had never left.

Rehabbing Twins lefty Perkins 'tired of being on a plateau'

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Shoulder rehabilitation progress for Minnesota Twins left-hander Glen Perkins has been frustratingly slow.

The Red Sox Need To Chill The Hell Out

No one seems to understand why the drama between the Red Sox and Orioles is still ongoing, but it’s well past time for the Sox to cut the shit.

Manny Machado Repeatedly Curses Red Sox's "Fucking Bullshit," Says He Has No Respect For Organization

Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale threw behind Orioles third baseman Manny Machado on the first pitch of his at-bat tonight. Sale’s message was the latest slice of beef that started with Machado sliding into Dustin Pedroia over a week ago. Machado crushed a homer off Sale later in tonight’s game to get his revenge, but he…

Yankees' Aaron Judge Sows Destruction During Batting Practice

Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge, who may not know his own strength, is accidentally breaking stuff. Today during batting practice, in the major league equivalent of a kid breaking a window while playing in the front yard, Judge blasted a tater into a terrace at Yankee Stadium and destroyed a TV.

Manny Machado Gets Revenge Against Chris Sale For Throwing Behind Him By Smacking A Towering Homer

The Boston Red Sox have been mad at Manny Machado for over a week now, ever since he spiked Dustin Pedroia while sliding into second base. They tried to plunk him in retaliation the day after, but that attempt went sideways and Matt Barnes got tossed without even getting to hit Machado.

Report: Cubs' World Series Trophy Damaged At Theo Epstein's Charity Concert In Boston

Theo Epstein and his brother Paul run the charity Foundation To Be Named Later, and every year, they host a benefit concert called Hot Stove Cool Music. Since Epstein’s Cubs came to Boston last week to play the Red Sox, the brothers hosted a show headlined by Eddie Vedder, and Theo brought both the Sox’s 2004 World…

How Not To React To News Of Boston Fan Racism

After Monday’s game against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, Orioles outfielder Adam Jones told USA Today’s Bob Nightengale that he had been the fans’ target for racist insults and one thrown bag of peanuts. Jones’s original quotes:

CC Sabathia Says Every Black Player Expects Racist Taunts At Fenway

Orioles outfielder Adam Jones says Red Sox fans shouted racist insults at him in Fenway Park last night, and some of the dumbest people in sports media have spent the day wondering not only if Jones is telling the truth, but why Boston fans have a reputation for being racist in the first place. Those skeptics should…

White Sox Option Jacob May To Triple-A

The Chicago White Sox have optioned center fielder Jacob May to Triple-A Charlotte, reports Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times.