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Cardinals carry momentum into series with Nationals (Jun 30, 2017)

ST. LOUIS — Other than a six-game winning streak in early May that landed the Cardinals in first place in the weak National League Central, St. Louis’ season has been mostly devoid of accomplishment.

ChiSox stop Judge, Yankees after Fowler's scary moment (Jun 29, 2017)

CHICAGO (AP) Following a frightening moment for Yankees outfielder Dustin Fowler in the first inning of his major league debut, Melky Cabrera and David Robertson combined to foil Aaron Judge, and the Chicago White Sox beat New York 4-3 on Thursday night.

Marlins look to continue success vs. Brewers (Jun 30, 2017)

MILWAUKEE — Eric Thames isn’t expected to be in the Milwaukee Brewers’ starting lineup Friday night when they open up a three-game series against the Miami Marlins at Miller Park.

Dodgers visit Padres with Wood on hill (Jun 30, 2017)

SAN DIEGO — A keen matchup between southpaws highlights the opener of a three-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres on Friday.

O's head home to face Rays after winning trip (Jun 30, 2017)

BALTIMORE — For the first time in more than two months, the Baltimore Orioles are coming home after a winning road trip.

Giants in a better place as they visit Pirates (Jun 30, 2017)

PITTSBURGH — Things might be turning around for the San Francisco Giants, whose slide toward oblivion was interrupted by a three-game sweep of the suddenly slumping Colorado Rockies this week.

Mets return home to face rival Phillies (Jun 30, 2017)

NEW YORK — The New York Mets are looking to continue building the momentum they generated during the second half of an eventful 10-game trip.

Yankees' Fowler carted off field in 1st inning of debut

CHICAGO (AP) New York Yankees outfielder Dustin Fowler will have surgery on his right leg Thursday night after being carted off the field following a crash into a wall in the first inning of his major league baseball debut.

Price, Betts, Ramirez lead Red Sox over Twins 6-3 (Jun 29, 2017)

BOSTON (AP) David Price won for the second time in three starts, Mookie Betts and Hanley Ramirez hit solo home runs, and the Boston Red Sox rallied from a three-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3 on Thursday night.

Braun starts Brewers' 6-HR barrage for 11-3 win over Reds (Jun 29, 2017)

CINCINNATI (AP) Ryan Braun started Milwaukee’s six-homer barrage, hitting the first of three off Homer Bailey, and the Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 11-3 on Thursday night, salvaging the final game of their series.

Nationals SS Turner has broken right wrist, no return date

WASHINGTON (AP) Trea Turner has a broken right wrist after being hit by a pitch, and it’s unclear when the Washington Nationals will get their speedy shortstop back in the lineup.

Grichuk's 5 RBIs lead Cards over Diamondbacks 10-4 (Jun 29, 2017)

PHOENIX (AP) Randal Grichuk hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the seventh inning and drove in five runs, leading the St. Louis Cardinals over the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-4 Thursday.

Moncada, Rosario among the prospects in Futures Game

NEW YORK (AP) Chicago White Sox infielder Yoan Moncada and New York Mets infielder Ahmed Rosario are among 50 prospects on the rosters for the All-Star Futures Game at Miami on July 9.

Coast Guard rejects new lights where Jose Fernandez crashed

MIAMI (AP) The U.S. Coast Guard won’t be installing lights on the Florida jetty where Miami Marlins star Jose Fernandez crashed his boat, killing himself and two others.

Correa has 2 HRs, 4 RBIs to lead Astros over A's 6-1 (Jun 29, 2017)

HOUSTON (AP) Carlos Correa homered twice and drove in four runs and the Houston Astros got a 6-1 win over the Oakland Athletics on Thursday.

Rangers pitcher Cashner hit on elbow by broken bat

CLEVELAND (AP) Texas Rangers pitcher Andrew Cashner was struck on the right elbow by a broken bat Thursday against the Cleveland Indians.

D-backs hope to bounce back from rare home loss (Jun 29, 2017)

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks didn’t gain their 50th victory last season until their 120th game, or when many Phoenix sports fans had long since switched their attention to the NFL Cardinals.

Angels brace for battle with Dodgers' Kershaw (Jun 29, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The bad news for the Los Angeles Angels is that they have to face left-hander Clayton Kershaw when they take the field against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday.

Padres beat Braves 7-4 as Colon struggles again (Jun 28, 2017)

SAN DIEGO (AP) Luis Perdomo pitched five scoreless innings and Hunter Renfroe and Cory Spangenberg contributed two RBIs apiece as the San Diego Padres beat the Atlanta Braves 7-4 on Wednesday night.

Marlins, surging Urena face Mets (Jun 29, 2017)

MIAMI — Out of seemingly nowhere, Jose Urena has emerged as perhaps the Miami Marlins’ best starter.

Cubs will be without Bryant in finale vs. Nationals (Jun 29, 2017)

WASHINGTON — The Chicago Cubs will be without All-Star Kris Bryant when they finish a four-game series against the Washington Nationals on Thursday.

Indians hope to cure woes at home against Rangers (Jun 29, 2017)

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians will try to salvage a mediocre homestand when they host the Texas Rangers on Thursday in the final game of a four-game series.

Safe at home; MLB umpire Tumpane rescues woman on bridge

PITTSBURGH (AP) John Tumpane can’t explain why he approached the woman as she hopped over the railing of the Roberto Clemente Bridge on Wednesday afternoon.

Orioles' Jimenez looks to bounce back against Jays (Jun 29, 2017)

TORONTO — A struggling Ubaldo Jimenez takes the mound for the Baltimore Orioles in Thursday’s rubber match against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Andujar has 3 hits in debut, Yankees pound White Sox 12-3 (Jun 28, 2017)

CHICAGO (AP) Miguel Andujar had three hits and four RBIs in his major league debut, Aaron Judge added his major league-leading 27th homer and the struggling New York Yankees pounded the Chicago White Sox 12-3 on Wednesday night.

Arizona's Lovullo, Mathis ejected in fourth inning

PHOENIX (AP) Arizona manager Torey Lovullo and catcher Jeff Mathis were ejected for arguing balls and strikes at the end of the fourth inning Wednesday night in the Diamondbacks’ game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Kepler, Mejia help Twins beat Red Sox 4-1 (Jun 28, 2017)

BOSTON (AP) Adalberto Mejia pitched 5 2/3 innings in his second straight scoreless start, Max Kepler hit a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins rebounded from two consecutive losses against Boston to beat the Red Sox 4-1 on Wednesday night.

Bauer, Brantley spark Indians' 5-3 win in Francona's return (Jun 28, 2017)

CLEVELAND (AP) Trevor Bauer pitched into the seventh inning, Michael Brantley drove in two runs and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Texas Rangers 5-3 on Wednesday night in manager Terry Francona’s return to the team.

Matz pitches 7 innings and Mets beat Marlins 8-0 (Jun 28, 2017)

MIAMI (AP) Steven Matz pitched seven innings and two relievers completed a seven-hitter to help the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 8-0 on Wednesday night.

LEADING OFF: Kershaw starts for Dodgers

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