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LEADING OFF: Darvish Texas finale?; Cobb on mound for Rays

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

What a trip! Todd Frazier hits into triple play in YS debut

NEW YORK (AP) Todd Frazier hoped to do something special in his home debut for the New York Yankees.

Pirates aim to continue mastery of Giants in S.F. (Jul 25, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO — The Pittsburgh Pirates will seek to extend a winning streak at AT&T Park that extends back to 2014 when they face the San Francisco Giants on the second night of a three-game series Tuesday.

Mets look to pick on rebuilding Padres (Jul 25, 2017)

SAN DIEGO — The present shows the New York Mets taking on the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.

Prized Red Sox prospect Devers set for debut vs. Mariners (Jul 25, 2017)

SEATTLE — No pressure, kid.

Dodgers look to beat Twins again with Kershaw on DL (Jul 25, 2017)

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers watched their best pitcher walk off the field in pain Sunday afternoon and then saw his name pop up on the 10-day disabled list on Monday.

Confident, patient Diamondbacks face Braves (Jul 25, 2017)

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks still lead the National League wild-card race, even if they don’t look like the same team that was 22 games above .500 on June 27.

Cardinals seek another crisp showing vs. Rockies (Jul 25, 2017)

ST. LOUIS — Teams that possess a shaky defense and inconsistent bullpen tend to sustain their share of gut-punch losses, and the St. Louis Cardinals certainly fit that category.

Rangers prepare for Marlins with Darvish still on roster (Jul 25, 2017)

ARLINGTON, Texas — Yu Darvish may be staying put after all.

Indians go for fifth straight win in opener vs. Angels (Jul 25, 2017)

CLEVELAND — The streaky Cleveland Indians will try to extend a four-game winning streak Tuesday night when they host the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a three-game series.

Gray takes mound for A's vs. Jays amid trade rumors (Jul 25, 2017)

TORONTO — The Sonny Gray watch continues.

Astros' Morton returns to Philly to face former team (Jul 25, 2017)

PHILADELPHIA — Charlie Morton’s last at-bat was certainly one to forget.

Brewers, Nats square off in clash of division leaders (Jul 25, 2017)

WASHINGTON — With a string of losses, the Milwaukee Brewers are in danger of undoing the good work they did in the first half of the season.

Yanks on rise entering homestand opener vs. Reds (Jul 25, 2017)

NEW YORK — Late in the afternoon of July 9, the New York Yankees went their separate ways for a four-day All-Star break following another frustrating loss.

McCutchen's three-run homer powers Pirates past Giants 10-3 (Jul 24, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run homer and had four RBIs, Gerrit Cole won for the fifth time in six starts, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 10-3 on Monday night.

Bellinger three-run homer leads Dodgers past Twins, 6-4 (Jul 24, 2017)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Cody Bellinger continued his super rookie season, drilling a three-run homer in the eighth inning to rally the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night.

George Brett talks about his infamous pine tar incident | MLB WHIPAROUND

Chris Myers, Nick Swisher and Dontrelle Willis discuss George Brett’s infamous pine tar incident.

Perez, Moustakas homer in 12th, Royals beat Tigers 5-3 (Jul 24, 2017)

DETROIT (AP) Salvador Perez and Mike Moustakas hit consecutive homers in the 12th inning, and the Kansas City Royals won their sixth straight game, 5-3 over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.

Gausman, Orioles hand Rays season-worst 5th loss in row, 5-0 (Jul 24, 2017)

ST. PETERBURG, Fla. (AP) Kevin Gausman pitched six strong innings, Adam Jones homered and the Baltimore Orioles sent the Tampa Bay Rays to their season-worst fifth straight loss, 5-0 Monday night.

Lackey waves off bullpen talk as Cubs face White Sox (Jul 25, 2017)

CHICAGO — John Lackey is quick to dispel any notion that he is bound for the Chicago Cubs’ bullpen.

Prize rookie Devers joins Red Sox, expected to start Tuesday

SEATTLE (AP) The Boston Red Sox are giving highly touted prospect Rafael Devers a day to get acclimated to big league life. Then, he’s expected to make his first start in the majors – against Seattle ace Felix Hernandez.

Kershaw has back strain, not herniated disk like last season

LOS ANGELES (AP) Braced for the worst possible news on injured ace Clayton Kershaw, the Los Angeles Dodgers tried to find some comfort Monday that his back diagnosis did not appear as dire as last season.

Mets put pitcher Wheeler on disabled list with arm trouble

NEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets have put pitcher Zack Wheeler on the 10-day disabled list because of a stress reaction in his right arm.

Contreras homers as Quintana, Cubs beat Cards, tie Brewers (Jul 23, 2017)

CHICAGO (AP) Willson Contreras yelled as he rounded first base and the ball landed in the bleachers at Wrigley Field.

Gennett, Suarez, Barnhart homer as Reds top Marlins 6-3 (Jul 23, 2017)

CINCINNATI (AP) Scooter Gennett, Eugenio Suarez and Tucker Barnhart homered to power the Cincinnati Reds over the Miami Marlins 6-3 Sunday and avoid a three-game sweep.

Kluber strikes out season-high 14, Indians top Blue Jays 8-1 (Jul 23, 2017)

CLEVELAND (AP) Corey Kluber struck out a season-high 14 in 7 2/3 innings and the Cleveland Indians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-1 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.

Gallardo returns to rotation as Mariners host Yankees (Jul 23, 2017)

SEATTLE — Shortly before the All-Star break, Seattle Mariners executive vice president and general manager Jerry Dipoto talked about his desire to add a starting pitcher.

Rockies starter hopes it's a better day against Pirates (Jul 23, 2017)

DENVER — Quite literally, the difference in performance for Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland has been night and day.

Mets seek series sweep of Athletics (Jul 23, 2017)

NEW YORK — A pair of young starting pitchers will look to give their overworked bullpens a little break Sunday afternoon when the New York Mets host the Oakland Athletics in the finale of a three-game interleague series at Citi Field.

All-Stars Ray, Strasburg clash in D-backs-Nationals finale (Jul 23, 2017)

PHOENIX — Two All-Stars are set to head to the mound Sunday when the Washington Nationals and Arizona Diamondbacks conclude their three-game series.