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AL East-leading Red Sox obtain OF Rajai Davis from Oakland

CLEVELAND (AP) The AL East-leading Boston Red Sox have boosted their outfield depth by acquiring speedy Rajai Davis from the Oakland Athletics for a minor league outfielder.

Indians' Jason Kipnis on DL again with hamstring injury

CLEVELAND (AP) Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis is on the disabled list again with a strained right hamstring.

Angels' Heaney continues comeback vs. Rangers (Aug 23, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Andrew Heaney will take the mound for the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers.

Padres try to make it two straight over Cardinals (Aug 23, 2017)

ST. LOUIS — Carlos Asuaje collected two hits and scored twice Tuesday night in the San Diego Padres’ 12-4 rout of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Royals hope Herrera can pitch against Rockies (Aug 23, 2017)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals are unsure whether closer Kelvin Herrera will be available Wednesday for the middle game of their three-game series against the Colorado Rockies.

Astros, Natioanls keep eye on rehabbing players (Aug 23, 2017)

HOUSTON — As the Houston Astros continued their offensive struggles on Tuesday night, one foundation piece of their lineup took a significant step toward a much-awaited return.

Twins' Santana sticking around for playoff push (Aug 23, 2017)

CHICAGO — The Minnesota Twins are playing well enough to make Ervin Santana untouchable.

Braves' Dickey hopes to keep Mariners in the yard (Aug 23, 2017)

ATLANTA — The cozier dimensions were obviously going to make SunTrust Park more hitter-friendly than Turner Field, the Atlanta Braves’ former home.

Rays look to stay hot against Blue Jays (Aug 23, 2017)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash believes his team is capable of another run now that the offense apparently has broken out of a month-long slump.

Yankees' Severino will feel the heat vs. Tigers (Aug 23, 2017)

DETROIT — Luis Severino shivers at the memory of his first start at Comerica Park.

Back in Cubs' rotation, Montgomery starts vs. Reds (Aug 23, 2017)

CINCINNATI — Mike Montgomery’s current stint in the Chicago Cubs’ rotation isn’t necessarily an audition for 2018. Manager Joe Maddon already is convinced that the 28-year-old left-hander’s future isn’t in the bullpen.

Indians' Kluber, Red Sox's Pomeranz shrug off injuries (Aug 23, 2017)

CLEVELAND — Corey Kluber has been the foundation of the Cleveland Indians’ rotation the past four years, and Wednesday night, he will be counted on to be an ace once again.

Young pitchers match up for D-backs, Mets (Aug 23, 2017)

NEW YORK — Zack Godley quickly went from fill-in member to a mainstay in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ rotation.

Wieters, Nationals beat Astros for 9th straight time, 4-3 (Aug 22, 2017)

HOUSTON (AP) Matt Wieters hit a two-run homer, Howie Kendrick had a two-run triple and the Washington Nationals beat Houston for the ninth straight time, 4-3 Tuesday night in a matchup of division leaders.

Solarte drives in career-best 6 runs, Padres beat Cards 12-4 (Aug 22, 2017)

ST. LOUIS (AP) Yangervis Solarte homered and drove in a career-high six runs, Austin Hedges also went deep and the San Diego Padres beat the St. Louis Cardinals 12-4 on Tuesday night.

Bryant nicked, lefty Rizzo plays 3B, Cubs beat Reds 13-9 (Aug 22, 2017)

CINCINNATI (AP) Cubs star Kris Bryant exited after being hit in the left hand by a pitch, and lefty Anthony Rizzo wound up playing third base as Chicago beat the Cincinnati Reds 13-9 Tuesday night for their seventh win in nine games.

Sanchez homers twice, Tanaka sharp as Yanks rout Tigers 13-4 (Aug 22, 2017)

DETROIT (AP) Gary Sanchez hit two home runs – including a first-inning drive estimated at nearly 500 feet – and Masahiro Tanaka pitched seven tidy innings in his return from the disabled list to lead the New York Yankees to a 13-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.

Martinez, Corbin lead Diamondbacks to 7-4 win over Mets (Aug 22, 2017)

NEW YORK (AP) J.D. Martinez hit an early three-run homer, Patrick Corbin pitched eight smooth innings to win his third straight stingy start and the Arizona Diamondbacks coasted past the sinking New York Mets 7-4 on Tuesday night.

Healy hits 2 of A's 4 HRs in 6-4 win over Orioles (Aug 22, 2017)

BALTIMORE (AP) Ryon Healy homered twice and had three RBIs, Matt Lowrie hit a two-run drive and the Oakland Athletics beat the sinking Baltimore Orioles 6-4 on Tuesday night.

Dodgers put LHP Wood, INF/OF Bellinger on disabled list

PITTSBURGH (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers have put starting pitcher Alex Wood and rookie star Cody Bellinger on the 10-day disabled list.

Ichiro, Stanton go deep, Marlins beat Phils 12-8 in Game 1 (Aug 22, 2017)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Pinch-hitter Ichiro Suzuki hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, Giancarlo Stanton added his major league-leading 46th homer and the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 12-8 in the opener of a traditional doubleheader Tuesday.

O's Boog Powell meets Athletics' Boog Powell at Camden Yards

BALTIMORE (AP) Boog Powell, meet Boog Powell.

Diamondbacks put C Jeff Mathis on DL with broken right hand

NEW YORK (AP) Jeff Mathis has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a broken right hand, leaving the Arizona Diamondbacks without their top catcher as they make a playoff push.

Ump Wendelstedt being treated for concussion-like symptoms

CLEVELAND (AP) Plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt is being treated for concussion-like symptoms after being struck in the mask.

Royals activate All-Star catcher Perez from disabled list

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Royals have activated All-Star catcher Salvador Perez from the 10-day disabled list.

With turmoil at home, Venezuela Little Leaguers get big lift

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) The players from Venezuela look as happy as any other team, dancing to ”Shake Your Groove Thing” with the tournament mascot before a win over Mexico and raising the roof to ”Taking Care of Business” before a loss to Canada.

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