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Judge dents metal casement above door at Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK (AP) Aaron Judge dented a metal casement above a door behind the left-center field wall at Yankee Stadium with his major league-leading 28th home run of the season.

Murphy, Harper lead Nationals to 11-4 rout of Mets (Jul 04, 2017)

WASHINGTON (AP) Daniel Murphy drove in five runs on four hits, Bryce Harper had three hits and two RBIs and the Washington Nationals routed the New York Mets 11-4 on Tuesday.

Cubs activate Heyward from DL

CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs have activated outfielder Jason Heyward from the 10-day disabled list.

Castro may miss All-Star Game because of hamstring strain

NEW YORK (AP) Yankees second baseman Starling Castro may miss the All-Star Game because of his strained right hamstring.

Baseball in London? Major league showcase set for Hyde Park

LONDON (AP) A bit of American sports culture is to be on display in London’s Hyde Park as baseball comes to town on July 4, the U.S. Independence Day.

Blue Jays RHP Marcus Stroman points blistering finger at MLB

NEW YORK (AP) Marcus Stroman has an idea who’s to blame for all the nagging blisters bothering pitchers lately. He’s pointing a finger at Major League Baseball.

Rangers look to halt Boston's five-game win streak (Jul 04, 2017)

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Boston Red Sox take the American League’s longest active winning streak — five games — into Game 2 of a three-game series against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday.

Reds' Bailey looks to rebound in Colorado (Jul 04, 2017)

DENVER — Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey will make his third start of the season Tuesday, searching for better results after struggling in his first two outings.

Royals get LHP Duffy back to face Mariners (Jul 04, 2017)

SEATTLE — Danny Duffy has been busy.

Gossett, Shields get rematch as A's host White Sox (Jul 04, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland Athletics rookie right-hander Daniel Gossett won’t soon forget his first career start against the Chicago White Sox.

Gibson hopes to continue Twins' strong pitching vs. Angels (Jul 04, 2017)

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins got their holiday homestand off to a strong start thanks to a much-needed quality outing from a starter other than All-Star Ervin Santana and Jose Berrios.

Yankees' Sabathia set to return vs. Jays (Jul 04, 2017)

NEW YORK — Three weeks ago, CC Sabathia saw his solid season hit a detour when he limped off the field after tugging at his left hamstring.

For many major leaguers, the fan mail piles up for months

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Ray Fosse refuses to oblige a fan requesting his autograph next to Pete Rose’s signature on a photo of their 1970 All-Star Game collision. Dave Roberts leans on his mother-in-law to handle the influx of fan mail he still receives daily from appreciative folks in Boston, an effort to speed responses almost as swiftly as his famous swipe of second. Oakland outfielder Rajai Davis doesn’t touch the growing pile in his clubhouse cubby, insisting his job is just to play baseball and he will sign for anyone who asks in person.

Marlins look to slow Pham, Cardinals (Jul 04, 2017)

ST. LOUIS — Wondering why the St. Louis Cardinals are 7-2 in their past nine games with series wins over the playoff-contending Arizona Diamondbacks and Washington Nationals?

Morning start time for Mets, Nationals in D.C. (Jul 04, 2017)

WASHINGTON — At the start of the season, the top four starting pitchers for the Washington Nationals were clear: Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg, Tanner Roark and Gio Gonzalez.

Red Sox score 2 in 11th for 5th straight win, 7-5 at Texas (Jul 03, 2017)

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Andrew Benintendi blooped a two-run single over a drawn-in infield in the 11th inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 7-5 on Monday night for their AL-best fifth straight victory.

Rays' Archer to face former manager, Cubs' Maddon (Jul 04, 2017)

CHICAGO — Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Chris Archer plans a business-as-usual approach on Tuesday when he goes against a Chicago Cubs team managed by Joe Maddon, his former boss.

Kepler goes 4 for 4 in Twins' 9-5 win over Angels (Jul 03, 2017)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Max Kepler tied a career high with four hits, including a home run, Adalberto Mejia earned his third straight win and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-5 Monday night.

Umpire Hernandez sues MLB, claiming race discrimination

CINCINNATI (AP) Angel Hernandez, a big league umpire for nearly a quarter-century, sued Major League Baseball on Monday alleging race discrimination.

Nola tosses 7 splendid innings, Phils beat Pirates 4-0 (Jul 03, 2017)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) With a hospital band wrapped around his right wrist, Freddy Galvis welcomed his second daughter with a long ball.

Hot-hitting Arcia leads Brewers against Orioles (Jul 04, 2017)

MILWAUKEE — Orlando Arcia’s spectacular defensive ability kept him in the Milwaukee Brewers’ lineup even though he was still trying to catch up with his bat.

Twins 2B Dozier late scratch with tight back

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota second baseman Brian Dozier was removed from the starting lineup about an hour before the Twins’ game against Los Angeles due to lower back tightness.

Carew in Minnesota for first time since massive heart attack

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) More than three hours before he was scheduled to throw a ceremonial first pitch Monday, Rod Carew fidgeted with a baseball.

Indians' Kluber faces Padres in first July start after hot June (Jul 04, 2017)

CLEVELAND — Coming off one of the best months of any pitcher in team history, Corey Kluber will start Tuesday night at Progressive Field as the Cleveland Indians host the San Diego Padres in the first game of a three-game series.

Kato Kaelin wins Brewers charity raffle

MILWAUKEE (AP) It was a banner homecoming for Kato Kaelin.

Shaw starts rout, gets hurt as Brewers top Orioles 8-1 (Jul 03, 2017)

MILWAUKEE (AP) Travis Shaw started the rout with a go-ahead single in a four-run first inning, then left after he was hit on a hand by a pitch during the Milwaukee Brewers’ 8-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday.

Shaw leaves game after being struck on hand by pitch

MILWAUKEE (AP) Travis Shaw left the Milwaukee Brewers’ game against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday after being hit on his left hand on a pitch by Wade Miley.

Yankees' Judge, Sanchez to participate in Home Run Derby

NEW YORK (AP) Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez, the Baby Bombers who lead the New York Yankees’ offense, will participate in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Miami on July 10.

Blue Jays acquire Miguel Montero from Cubs

NEW YORK (AP) Catcher Miguel Montero has been acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays from the Cubs, six days after he blamed Chicago pitcher Jake Arrieta for allowing seven stolen bases in a 6-1 loss to Washington.

1918 World Series key in US love affair with national anthem

CHICAGO (AP) On Tuesday afternoon, the crowd at Wrigley Field will be asked to stand and ”gentlemen” reminded to remove their caps for the playing of ”The Star Spangled Banner.” Fans who can recite the words as easily as the alphabet will sing or listen to the story of a flag that continued to wave throughout one of the most famous battles in American history.