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Cubs try to keep White Sox down (Jul 27, 2017)

CHICAGO — As the annual Crosstown Classic draws to a close Thursday at Guaranteed Rate Field, one thing remains perfectly clear: The rivalry hasn’t lost any of its intensity.

Ever-changing Marlins host Reds (Jul 27, 2017)

MIAMI — The Miami Marlins return home on Thursday night — but without three key players who were here the last time they played at Marlins Park on July 19.

Marlins record 22-10 win vs Texas, Darvish; Beltre 3 hits (Jul 26, 2017)

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Marlins leadoff hitter Dee Gordon homered on the first pitch thrown by Yu Darvish, and things got no better for the Texas Rangers as Miami set a franchise record for runs in a 22-10 victory Wednesday night.

Arrieta helps Cubs stay hot with 8-3 victory over White Sox (Jul 26, 2017)

CHICAGO (AP) Jake Arrieta pitched two-hit ball into the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Chicago White Sox 8-3 on Wednesday night to move into first in the NL Central.

Rockies acquire Neskek from Phillips

ST. LOUIS (AP) The Colorado Rockies have obtained right-hander Pat Neskek from the Philadelphia Phillies for three minor league players on Wednesday.

Hosmer's 5 hits, slam help Royals top Tigers, win 8th in row (Jul 26, 2017)

DETROIT (AP) Eric Hosmer matched his career high with five hits, including his first major league grand slam, and the Kansas City Royals extended their winning streak to a season-high eight games with a 16-2 rout of the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.

Rupp, Nola help Phillies blank Astros 9-0 (Jul 26, 2017)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Cameron Rupp hit two home runs and had four RBIs and Aaron Nola set a career high with 10 strikeouts over six innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.

LEADING OFF: Archer-Sabathia, Scherzer-Garza key matchups

A look at what’s happening all around the majors Thursday:

Rays, Yankees begin pivotal series (Jul 27, 2017)

NEW YORK — A week ago, the Tampa Bay Rays began play with a 1 1/2-game lead over the New York Yankees for the top wild-card spot in the American League.

Astros' Dallas Keuchel set to rejoin rotation on Friday

PHILADELPHIA (AP) All-Star left-hander Dallas Keuchel is set to rejoin the Houston Astros’ rotation on Friday at the Detroit Tigers.

Belt drives in go-ahead run in Giants' 2-1 win over Pirates (Jul 26, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Brandon Belt doubled in the go-ahead run in the bottom of the seventh inning in support of starter Jeff Samardzija, who threw seven strong innings in the San Francisco Giants’ 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.

Severino, homers lead Yankees past Reds 9-5 (Jul 26, 2017)

NEW YORK (AP) Luis Severino dominated over seven innings, Didi Gregorius and Todd Frazier homered, and the New York Yankees beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-5 on Wednesday to sweep the two-game series.

Longoria, Souza homer in Rays' 5-1 win over Orioles (Jul 26, 2017)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Evan Longoria and Steven Souza Jr. homered and Alex Cobb pitched seven strong innings for the Tampa Bay Rays in a 5-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.

Dodgers vie for 13th sweep of season vs. Twins (Jul 26, 2017)

LOS ANGELES — Manager Dave Roberts was surprised to hear his Los Angeles Dodgers earned their 70th win of the season on Tuesday night.

Padres, Mets showcase talent for potential trades (Jul 26, 2017)

SAN DIEGO — The clock ticks closer to the trade deadline for two sellers, the San Diego Padres and New York Mets.

Cardinals shoot for sweep of Rockies (Jul 26, 2017)

ST. LOUIS — If it feels like Beale Street North around the St. Louis Cardinals’ clubhouse these days, there is good reason.

Royals try to rolling against Tigers (Jul 26, 2017)

DETROIT — Ian Kennedy didn’t get a lot of run support early in the season. That has changed dramatically in the past two months.

Zimmer looks to guide Indians to series win over Angels (Jul 26, 2017)

CLEVELAND — Bradley Zimmer, whose rookie season continues to excite the Indians and their fans, will be in center field again Wednesday night when Cleveland hosts the Los Angeles Angels in the second game of a three-game series.

Struggling A's take on Blue Jays, Estrada (Jul 26, 2017)

TORONTO — The Oakland Athletics are not swinging the bats well these days.

Newcomers fill utility roles for M's, Red Sox (Jul 26, 2017)

SEATTLE — Danny Espinosa was ready to enjoy his first weekend off since February, about to take his wife, Sara, and 10-month-old son, Ty, to Disneyland.

Braves' Blair faces D-backs in Chase Field debut (Jul 26, 2017)

PHOENIX — Welcome to Chase Field, Aaron Blair.

Yankees ace Severino faces Reds' Bailey (Jul 26, 2017)

NEW YORK — Masahiro Tanaka was projected to be the ace for the New York Yankees.

Segura's single in 13th rallies Mariners past Red Sox 6-5 (Jul 25, 2017)

SEATTLE (AP) Jean Segura rolled an RBI single up the middle with two outs in the 13th inning to cap a two-run rally and give the Seattle Mariners a 6-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox in a game that ended early Wednesday morning.

Rays look to keep momentum going vs. Orioles (Jul 26, 2017)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Wobbly as it was, the Rays’ 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday for was huge for Tampa Bay.

Dodgers first to win 70 games with 6-2 victory over Twins (Jul 25, 2017)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Chris Taylor hit two run-scoring doubles and the Los Angeles Dodgers became baseball’s first team to reach the 70-win mark with a 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.

Suzuki's 2 HRs help Braves' Foltynewicz win again (Jul 25, 2017)

PHOENIX (AP) Mike Foltynewicz went six strong innings to win again, Kurt Suzuki homered twice and the Atlanta Braves beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-3 on Tuesday night.

Contreras thriving as Cubs resume series at White Sox (Jul 26, 2017)

CHICAGO — Unless the Chicago Cubs acquire some additional catching help, Willson Contreras is destined to carry a demanding workload through the season’s final 10 weeks.

Is Sonny Gray worth the cost? | MLB WHIPAROUND

Dontrelle Willis, Chris Myers, Nick Swisher and Jon Morosi discuss if Sonny Gray is worth the cost.

Davies, power bats launch Brewers over Nationals 8-0 (Jul 25, 2017)

WASHINGTON (AP) Travis Shaw, Eric Thames and Manny Pina homered, Zach Davies tossed 7 2/3 shutout innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Washington Nationals 8-0 on Tuesday night.

Cardinals, Rockies experiment with shortened inning breaks

ST. LOUIS (AP) The Cardinals and Colorado Rockies tried to speed up the pace of play on Tuesday.