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Mike Trout eagerly returns from 39-game injury absence

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Mike Trout never got comfortable away from the action while he sat out 39 games with an injured thumb.

Mariners promote Nasusel Cabrera to interim bullpen coach.

CHICAGO (AP) The Seattle Mariners have promoted Nasusel Cabrera to interim bullpen coach.

Watch Tim Tebow's walkoff HR

Tim Tebow is tearing up High A – hitting.327 with an 11-game hitting streak. Oh, and he hit a walkoff home run yesterday.

Giants' Cueto trade possibility as he faces Padres (Jul 14, 2017)

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants meet on Friday, in places they never dreamed.

Second half off to important start for Yankees, Red Sox (Jul 14, 2017)

BOSTON — What a perfect way to come out of the All-Star break.

Francona rejoins Indians a week after heart procedure

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona rejoined his team Thursday for an extended stay in Northern California, one week after undergoing a minor procedure for an irregular heartbeat.

Brewers face Phillies with hope of building NL Central lead (Jul 14, 2017)

MILWAUKEE — After four days of relaxing during the All-Star break, the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers return to action Friday night, looking to build on a 5 1/2-game lead over the Chicago Cubs when they take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Miller Park.

Rangers, Royals begin second half with key series (Jul 14, 2017)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The previous two years, Ned Yost spent time and energy managing the American League in the All-Star Game.

Astros host Twins, set sail on second half (Jul 14, 2017)

HOUSTON — The Houston Astros had braced themselves for elevated expectations heading into this season following a series of savvy veteran acquisitions that positioned the club to take the significant leap from ordinary postseason contender to legitimate World Series title threat.

Trout set to return as Angels host Rays (Jul 14, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels and Tampa Bay Rays open the second half of the season Friday at Angel Stadium, but it very well could have the same atmosphere as Opening Day.

Timely Tim: Tebow hits first pro walk-off HR for St. Lucie

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) Tim Tebow seems to have found his stroke since getting back to his home state.

LEADING OFF: Trout returns, Cubs try to start turnaround

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

Indians to begin Bay Area trip vs. Athletics (Jul 14, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Cleveland Indians get a chance to pull away from their American League Central competition when they embark on a six-day stretch against the worst of the West, beginning with a three-game series vs. the Oakland Athletics on Friday night.

White Sox, minus Quintana, open second half vs. Mariners (Jul 14, 2017)

CHICAGO — A familiar face no longer will be in the Chicago White Sox’s clubhouse when the team opens the second half of the season with a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners starting Friday night in Chicago.

Cubs searching for last year's magic entering set with Orioles (Jul 14, 2017)

BALTIMORE — The world champion Chicago Cubs and the Baltimore Orioles both struggled throughout the first half of the 2017 season. Both teams will be hoping to start the second part on a better note when they kick off a three-game interleague series at Camden Yards Friday night.

Cardinals, Pirates enter series with sights on Brewers (Jul 14, 2017)

PITTSBURGH — The St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates begin the unofficial second half of the season in the same boat.

White Sox reliever Nate Jones has season-ending surgery

CHICAGO (AP) Chicago White Sox reliever Nate Jones has undergone season-ending arm surgery.

Hot-hitting Nationals aim to beat improving Reds (Jul 14, 2017)

The Washington Nationals boast the National League’s three top hitters in terms of batting average in Daniel Murphy, Ryan Zimmerman and Bryce Harper.

Improving Diamondbacks, Braves clash to start second half (Jul 14, 2017)

ATLANTA — The Arizona Diamondbacks and Atlanta Braves return from the All-Star break having had two of the National League’s biggest first-half turnarounds from a year ago.

Brewers get LH reliever Tyler Webb from Yankees

MILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired left-handed reliever Tyler Webb from the New York Yankees for minor league first baseman Garrett Cooper.

Court: MLB committee can determine Nationals' rights fees

An appeals court has ruled that a committee of Major League Baseball owners and executives can determine the amount of rights fees the Washington Nationals can earn from television broadcasts of their games.

Chicago Cubs get left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana from the Chicago White Sox in five-player trade

CHICAGO (AP) Chicago Cubs get left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana from the Chicago White Sox in five-player trade.

LEADING OFF: Another day to rest as trade deadline nears

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

Padres' Gore, hurdler McLaughlin named prep athletes of year

MARINA DEL REY, Calif. (AP) MacKenzie Gore, a pitcher drafted by the San Diego Padres, and Olympic hurdler and sprinter Sydney McLaughlin were honored as national prep athletes of the year. McLaughlin is the first two-time winner since the awards began in 2003.

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