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Trevor is the Story as he goes deep twice for Rockies in 6-5 win over Cubs

The Colorado Rockies used four home runs to edge the Chicago Cubs 6-5. All-star Trevor Story hit two home runs. Sam Hilliard and Connor Joe added homers of their own.

Kevin Gausman bounces back, Giants take care of D'backs, 7-1

The Arizona Diamondbacks fall to the first-place San Fransisco Giants, 7-1. Kevin Gausman was back to his dominant ways and
Alex Dickerson crushed a home run to help in the victory.

Max Scherzer is dominant in Dodgers debut, Mookie Betts goes deep twice in 7-5 over Astros

Max Scherzer went seven innings giving up two earned runs with 10 K’s helping the Dodgers shut down the Astros, 7-5. Mookie Betts provided the offense with two home runs on the night. Dodger Stadium had a playoff atmosphere as the Houston Astros, and Los Angeles Dodgers played game two of their two-game series in front of Dodger Fans.

Patrick Wisdom’s bases-loaded RBI double helped Cubs beat Rockies, 3-2

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Colorado Rockies in a close victory, 3-2. Patrick Wisdom hits a bases-loaded double in the fifth inning to help come back and secure the win.

Dansby Swanson goes 4-for-4, scores three runs in Braves’ 7-4 win over Cardinals

The Atlanta Braves downed the St. Louis Cardinals, 7-4. Dansby Swanson went a perfect 4-for-4 and scored three runs in the Braves’ win.

Salvador Pérez belts two-run homer helping Royals beat White Sox, 9-1

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Pérez hit a two-run home run in the third inning, helping his team extend their lead, 9-1, against the Chicago White Sox.

Shohei Ohtani gets Angels a win and back to .500 with a strong outing vs. Ranger, 2-1

The Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers, 2-1. A strong six-inning pitching performance from Shohei Ohtani helped the Angels get back to .500 on the season.

J.D. Martinez’s homer helps Red Sox edge Tigers, 4-1

The Boston Red Sox took down the Detroit Tigers in a 4-1 victory. J.D. Martinez was one of three who homered to help the Red Sox win.

Javier Baez’s homer pushes Mets past Marlins, 5-3

The New York Mets defeated the Miami Marlins on Wednesday evening after a home run in the eighth inning pushed New York on top, 5-3.

George Springer’s homer gives Blue Jays lead over Indians, 8-6

Toronto Blue Jays DH George Springer clubbed a solo home run in the first inning, helping his team to an early lead vs. the Cleveland Indians.

Bryce Harper helps Phillies to fourth-straight win defeating Nationals, 9-5

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated NL East rival Washington Nationals, 9-5. Bryce Harper drove in three runs in the win for Philadelphia.

Matt Olson’s RBI double helps Athletics defeat Padres in extra innings, 5-4

The Oakland Athletics took down the San Diego Padres in a 5-4 victory. Matt Olson hit a walk-off double in the tenth to give the A’s the win.

Joey Votto, Reds hold off late push from Twins, 6-5

The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Minnesota Twins, 6-5. Joey Votto drove in a pair of runs in the win. Cincinnati is now 27-27 at home this season.

Mike Zunino crushes solo homer as Rays edge Mariners, 4-3

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Seattle Mariners, 4-3. Mike Zunino belted a solo homer in the sixth to extend the lead and ultimately hold off the Mariners.

Gregory Polanco’s RBI single helps Pirates earn 8-6 win over Brewers in extras

Gregory Polanco hit the game-winning RBI single in the top of the 10th inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates held on for an 8-6 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.

Yordan Álvarez’s two-run homer seals Astros’ 3-0 win vs. Dodgers

The Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, 3-0, thanks to Yordan Álvarez’s two-run homer in the eighth inning. Houston looks to sweep the series.

Austin Nola goes 4-for-5 as Padres handle Athletics, 8-1

Austin Nola went 4-for-5 and drove in two runs for the San Diego Padres in their 8-1 win over the Oakland Athletics.

Madison Bumgarner shines with four strikeouts over seven innings, Diamondbacks top Giants, 3-1

Madison Bumgarner shut down his former team, giving up just one earned run over seven innings as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants, 3-1.

Elías Díaz goes 3-for-4 with a grand slam as Rockies rout Cubs, 13-6

The Colorado Rockies defeated the Chicago Cubs, 13-6, with help from Elias Diaz’s grand slam in the second inning. Colorado belted two homers in tonight’s victory.

Angels pound 14 hits, rout Rangers, 11-3

Jo Adell went 3-for-4 with three RBI to help the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers, 11-3. Shohei Ohtani had two hits, including a double, in the big win.

Tim Anderson produces monster game for White Sox in 7-1 win over Royals

Tim Anderson went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs scored and a homer as his Chicago White Sox cruised to a 7-1 win over the Kansas City Royals.

Freddie Freeman clubs 24th homer in Braves’ 6-1 win over Cardinals

Freddie Freeman hit his 24th home run of the season as the Atlanta Braves defeated the St. Louis Cardinals, 6-1. Jorge Soler also homered for Atlanta.

Jorge Polanco’s three-run blast helps Twins edge Reds, 7-5

The Minnesota Twins defeated the Cincinnati Reds, 7-5, thanks to Jorge Polanco’s three-run homer in the ninth inning. This was his 17th home run on the season.

Miguel Cabrera hits 498th career homer in Tigers’ 4-2 win over Red Sox

Miguel Cabrera went 2-for-4 and inched closer to the 500 mark with his 498th career homer as his Detroit Tigers defeated the Boston Red Sox, 4-2.

Jarred Kelenic hits fourth homer as Mariners double up Rays, 4-2

Jarred Kelenic hit his fourth career home run to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays, 4-2.

Aaron Judge belts 22nd homer as Yankees dismantle Orioles, 13-1

The New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles, 13-1, with help from Aaron Judge’s solo homer in the eighth inning. New York had 15 hits in tonight’s victory.

Isan Diaz and Alex Jackson go yard to help Marlins beat Mets, 5-4

Isan Diaz and Alex Jackson both hit solo home runs in the Miami Marlins’ 5-4 win over the New York Mets.

Teoscar Hernández goes 3-for-3 with three RBI and a homer as Blue Jays cruise to 7-2 win over Indians

Teoscar Hernández went 3-for-3 with a homer, three RBI and two runs as his Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Cleveland Indians, 7-2.

Bryce Harper homers in return to D.C. as Phillies top Nationals, 5-4

Bryce Harper hit a solo home run in his former stomping grounds to help the Philadelphia Phillies defeat the Washington Nationals, 5-4.

Ken Rosenthal on MLB trade deadline winners, Scherzer to Dodgers & more | INTERVIEW | Flippin’ Bats

FOX Sports’s MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal joins Flippin’ Bats with Ben Verlander to discuss all things MLB trade deadline. Ken picks his deadline winners, breaks down what could have been in past potential trades, looks at the Cubs historic teardown and why the Dodgers are going for it all at the midway point.