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Cruz leading Mariners' hot bats against Rays (Aug 20, 2017)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Seattle’s hot bats continue to keep them in the thick of the American League wild-card race, with Nelson Cruz leading the way.

Rangers' improving Griffin to face White Sox (Aug 20, 2017)

ARLINGTON, Texas — It’s no coincidence that the Texas Rangers started to make their way back up in the wild-card standings about the same time right-hander A.J. Griffin came off the disabled list.

Orioles' Tillman tries to rediscover top form vs. Angels (Aug 20, 2017)

BALTIMORE — Chris Tillman returns to the starting rotation for the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday in the series finale with the Los Angeles Angels. The question now is if he can find his old form in this spot start, something that’s eluded him all season.

Baker resting Murphy as Nationals end series with Padres (Aug 20, 2017)

SAN DIEGO — Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker looks at Sunday’s four-game series finale with the San Diego Padres with an eye toward the future.

Montero shuts down Marlins in Mets' 8-1 win (Aug 19, 2017)

NEW YORK (AP) Rafael Montero pitched six strong innings in his best effort of the season, Wilmer Flores and Kevin Plawecki each hit long two-run homers to help the New York Mets snap a five-game losing streak with an 8-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday night.

Haniger, Cruz homer in Mariners' 7-6 win over Rays (Aug 19, 2017)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Mitch Haniger hit a grand slam, Nelson Cruz added his 31st home run and the Seattle Mariners rolled to their fourth straight win Saturday night, a 7-6 decision over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Gonzalez, 4 pitchers lead Dodgers past Tigers, 3-0 (Aug 19, 2017)

DETROIT (AP) Adrian Gonzalez’s seventh-inning single broke a scoreless tie and the Los Angeles Dodgers went on to beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Saturday.

MLB umpires wear wristbands to protest 'abusive' treatment

Major League Baseball umpires are wearing white wristbands during games Saturday, protesting ”abusive player behavior” after Detroit second baseman Ian Kinsler was fined but not suspended for his recent verbal tirade against ump Angel Hernandez.

Mets recall catcher Kevin Plawecki from Triple-A Las Vegas

NEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets have recalled catcher Kevin Plawecki from Triple-A Las Vegas and activated left-hander Tommy Milone from the disabled list.

Royals' Vargas looks to continue hold over Indians (Aug 19, 2017)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Manager Terry Francona decided to liven up the Cleveland clubhouse before Friday night’s game with the Kansas City Royals.

Marlins look to continue roll vs. Mets (Aug 19, 2017)

NEW YORK — The goal for the Miami Marlins down the stretch is a more tangible and harder to achieve one than the objective identified by the New York Mets. But regardless of whether or not they climb back to .500 and inch into the National League wild-card race, the Marlins are far likely to enjoy a smoother ride than the dismantled Mets.

Sabathia-Sale duel spices up Yankees-Red Sox clash (Aug 19, 2017)

BOSTON — CC Sabathia returns from his latest trip to the disabled list Saturday night.

Diamondbacks look to rebound versus Twins (Aug 19, 2017)

MINNEAPOLIS — Byron Buxton’s speed and Miguel Sano’s power are keeping the Minnesota Twins in the American League playoff race.

Moore pitches into 8th, Giants beat Phillies 10-2 (Aug 18, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Matt Moore took a one-hitter into the eighth inning and picked up his first win in nearly two months as the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-2 on Friday night.

Moreland delivers to help Red Sox beat Yankees 9-6 (Aug 18, 2017)

BOSTON (AP) Pinch-hitter Mitch Moreland hit a two-run single in Boston’s four-run seventh inning and the Red Sox rallied to beat the New York Yankees 9-6 on Friday night.

Machado hits 9th-inning slam to lift Orioles past Angels 9-7 (Aug 18, 2017)

BALTIMORE (AP) Manny Machado capped a three-homer night with a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles rallied past the Los Angeles Angels 9-7 on Friday night in a game that featured 10 home runs.

Cruz, Ramirez lead Mariners over Rays 7-1 (Aug 18, 2017)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Nelson Cruz hit two doubles and his 30th home run Friday night and Erasmo Ramirez won his first game for the Seattle Mariners since April 1, 2014, a 7-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Cubs place LHP Jon Lester on 10-day disabled list

CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs got an encouraging report on Jon Lester before placing the ace left-hander on the 10-day disabled list on Friday.

Indians swap Almonte for Miller on disabled list

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Indians activated left-hander Andrew Miller from the disabled list and put outfielder Abraham Almonte on the DL with a strained left hamstring before their game Friday night in Kansas City.

Who would win a Wild Card match up between Colorado and Arizona?

Frank Thomas and Mark Sweeney join Chris Myers to discuss the likelihood of Arizona and Colorado meeting in the NL Wild Card game and which team would have the advantage.

Royals put Soria on DL, recall reliever McCarthy from minors

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Royals have placed reliever Joakim Soria on the disabled list with a left oblique strain and recalled right-hander Kevin McCarthy from Triple-A Omaha.

Oh Baby! Jeter welcomes birth of daughter

NEW YORK (AP) The captain’s team just got a little bigger.

Brewers begin tough trip at Colorado (Aug 18, 2017)

DENVER — The Milwaukee Brewers, hoping their second-half woes are behind them, will begin a formidable 10-day, nine-game trip Friday at Colorado.

Short-handed Nats aim to keep rolling vs. Padres (Aug 18, 2017)

SAN DIEGO — The Washington Nationals will settle in for their Friday game with the San Diego Padres after absorbing yet another injury.

Zimmerman's homer lifts Nationals to 2-1 win vs Padres (Aug 17, 2017)

SAN DIEGO (AP) Ryan Zimmerman homered with two outs in the eighth inning to lift the NL East-leading Washington Nationals to a 2-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night.

Jeff Samardzija strikes out 6 as Giants beat Phillies 5-4 (Aug 17, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Jeff Samardzija struck out six over six innings to win for the fourth time in five starts, Jarrett Parker hit a two-run double, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 on Thursday night.

Fowler has 3 RBIs, Cardinals top Pirates 11-7 (Aug 17, 2017)

PITTSBURGH (AP) Dexter Fowler’s two -run triple sparked the St. Louis Cardinals to an 11-7 comeback win over the Pittsburgh Pirates Thursday night at PNC Park.

Mazara homers, drives in 5 as Rangers top White Sox 9-8 (Aug 17, 2017)

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Nomar Mazara drove in five runs, including a tiebreaking three-run homer in the fifth inning, and the Texas Rangers held on to beat the Chicago White Sox 9-8 on Thursday night.

Sanchez powers Yankees past Mets 7-5 for Subway Series sweep (Aug 17, 2017)

NEW YORK (AP) Gary Sanchez homered and matched a career high with five RBIs, Luis Severino got right back on track and the New York Yankees made it a four-game sweep in the Subway Series with a 7-5 victory Thursday night over the Mets.

For 2nd time in week, Arenado leaves game after hit on hand

DENVER (AP) Colorado Rockies slugger Nolan Arenado has left Thursday’s game against the Atlanta Braves with an apparent injury to his left hand.