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Indians send out ace Kluber to face Blue Jays (Jul 23, 2017)

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians’ offense continues to be wildly erratic, but their starting rotation, which has been plagued by some nagging injuries, is starting to get on a roll.

Reds look to end ugly homestand with win vs. Marlins (Jul 23, 2017)

CINCINNATI — If any team couldn’t wait to go on the road, it would be the Cincinnati Reds.

Porcello seeks support as Red Sox visit Angels (Jul 23, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Boston Red Sox had great expectations for Rick Porcello in 2017. The Los Angeles Angels had no expectations for Parker Bridwell, who as of late April was employed by the Baltimore Orioles.

Wood looks to get into routine as Royals go for sweep of White Sox (Jul 23, 2017)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Travis Wood is excited about pitching with a normal four days between starts.

Simmons slugs Angels to 7-3 win over Red Sox (Jul 22, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Andrelton Simmons drove in three runs, including a go-ahead two-run homer, Albert Pujols went 3 for 4 with two RBIs and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 7-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night.

Marquez, Rockies beat Pirates 7-3 after benches empty (Jul 22, 2017)

DENVER (AP) German Marquez matched a career best with nine strikeouts in seven solid innings and also had a wayward pitch that fueled a near brawl as the Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 on Saturday night.

Gonzalez pinch-hit HR carries Astros to 8-4 win over Orioles (Jul 22, 2017)

BALTIMORE (AP) Marwin Gonzalez stepped in for injured Colin Moran and delivered a pinch-hit, three-run homer in the sixth inning to propel the Houston Astros past the Baltimore Orioles 8-4 on Saturday night.

Harper's 2 RBIs help Nats beat Diamondbacks 4-3 (Jul 22, 2017)

PHOENIX (AP) Bryce Harper homered and drove in two runs, Tanner Roark struck out a season-high 11 and Sean Doolittle stranded the potential tying run to preserve the Washington Nationals’ 4-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.

Lindor's home run in 10th inning lifts Indians past Toronto (Jul 22, 2017)

CLEVELAND (AP) Francisco Lindor hit a leadoff home run in the bottom of the 10th inning and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 on Saturday night.

Rangers turn 3 Rays miscues into 4-3 win (Jul 22, 2017)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Texas turned three Tampa Bay miscues into a three-run sixth inning and the Rangers beat the Rays 4-3 on Saturday night.

Hundley's single lifts Giants past Padres 5-4 in 12 (Jul 22, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Nick Hundley singled in Kelby Tomlinson with two outs in the 12th inning, lifting the San Francisco Giants to a 5-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday.

Yankees Castro headed back to disabled list

SEATTLE (AP) New York Yankees second baseman Starlin Castro will be placed on the disabled list with another injury to his right hamstring, manager Joe Girardi said Saturday.

Ryan Braun returns to Brewers' lineup against Phillies

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Ryan Braun was back in the Milwaukee Brewers’ lineup on Saturday night against the Philadelphia Phillies after missing the last three games with a right wrist injury.

Orioles VP Duquette quashes notion of trading away talent

BALTIMORE (AP) The Baltimore Orioles apparently have no intention of dealing away veteran talent before the non-waiver trade deadline.

Padres' Sanchez will not start vs. Giants after 11-inning game (Jul 22, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO — The San Diego Padres will have to go without one of their big guns, at least for starters, when they seek a third consecutive win against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday.

Revamped lineup thriving as Diamondbacks host Nationals (Jul 22, 2017)

PHOENIX — Defending National League Cy Young winner Max Scherzer took a punch to the face Friday. It did not sit well.

Szczur's 4th hit sends Padres past Giants 12-9 in 11 innings (Jul 21, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Matt Szczur blooped a tiebreaking single in the 11th inning, his fourth hit of the game after coming off the bench, and the San Diego Padres outlasted the San Francisco Giants 12-9 on Friday night.

Pirates look to extend winning streak against Rockies (Jul 22, 2017)

DENVER — The Pittsburgh Pirates will be looking to extend their season-high winning streak to seven games and win for the 13th time in 15 games when they play the Colorado Rockies on Saturday.

Red Sox send Price to mound against Angels (Jul 22, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. — David Price will take the mound Saturday for the Boston Red Sox, coming off the best start of what has been a challenging season for the left-hander.

A's Manaea looks to stay hot against Mets (Jul 22, 2017)

NEW YORK — A pair of starting pitchers headed in opposite directions will square off Saturday night, when the New York Mets host the Oakland Athletics in the middle game of a three-game series at Citi Field.

Indians go for two in row over Blue Jays (Jul 22, 2017)

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians, whose slumbering offense finally stirred to life Friday night, will host the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night in the second of their three-game series.

Arizona starts with 3 homers, finishes 6-5 win in the 9th (Jul 21, 2017)

PHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks opened the game with three straight home runs off Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer and ended it with Brandon Drury’s bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth inning for a 6-5 victory Friday night.

Sale blanks Angels for 6 innings in Boston's 6-2 win (Jul 21, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Chris Sale pitched six scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox rode a five-run first inning to a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.

Judge nearly leaves yard in Yankees' 5-1 win over Mariners (Jul 21, 2017)

SEATTLE (AP) Aaron Judge hit a colossal three-run homer that nearly soared out of Safeco Field, and CC Sabathia won on his 37th birthday as the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 5-1 on Friday night.

Reds' Stephenson gets another shot opposite Marlins (Jul 22, 2017)

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Reds right-hander Robert Stephenson earned his way back to the big leagues with improved strike-zone command and a more effective slider.

Royals beat White Sox 7-6 on Merrifield's sac fly in 10th (Jul 21, 2017)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Whit Merrifield’s sacrifice fly in the 10th inning lifted the Kansas City Royals to a 7-6 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.

Bell has 4 hits, McCutchen 3 as Pirates beat Rockies 13-5 (Jul 21, 2017)

DENVER (AP) Rookie Josh Bell had a career-high four hits, Andrew McCutchen had three hits and reached base five times, and the surging Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 13-5 on Friday night.

Can the Pirates catch the Brewers and Cubs for the NL central title?

The Pirates have been on a roll lately. Do they actually have a chance to catch the Brewers and Cubs? Frank Thomas and Eric Karros discuss.

Astros end Orioles' 4-game winning streak with 8-7 victory (Jul 21, 2017)

BALTIMORE (AP) Rookie Yuli Gurriel had a career-high four hits, including a home run, and the Houston Astros received a gritty pitching performance from Mike Fiers in an 8-7 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.

Miguel Cabrera leaves after getting hit in chest at 1B

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera had to leave the game against Minnesota in the fifth inning Friday night after taking a hard-hit grounder off the chest at first base.