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Kemp, Newcomb lead Braves into San Diego (Jun 27, 2017)

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres will get a glimpse of a familiar face and an unfamiliar left arm when the Atlanta Braves come to Petco Park on Tuesday night.

Cardinals look to slow hot Diamondbacks (Jun 27, 2017)

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks, heading into a series against the St. Louis Cardinals that starts Tuesday, are in a stretch in which they can do no wrong.

Astros look to improve home record vs. A's (Jun 27, 2017)

HOUSTON — The Houston Astros have seemingly conquered all challenges en route to the best record in the majors with the midpoint of the season approaching.

Cubs hold on after Nationals rally for 4 in 9th, win 5-4 (Jun 26, 2017)

WASHINGTON (AP) Wade Davis struck out big league batting leader Ryan Zimmerman with runners on second and third to blunt Washington’s ninth-inning rally, and the Chicago Cubs held off the Nationals 5-4 Monday night.

Royals, Tigers meet while going in opposite directions (Jun 27, 2017)

DETROIT — The outlook for the Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers changed dramatically since they last met.

LEADING OFF: Nationals take a look at K-Rod, Yankees ailing

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

Sale gets 9 Ks, Moreland hits HR as Red Sox beat Twins 4-1 (Jun 26, 2017)

BOSTON (AP) Chris Sale pitched 6 1/3 overpowering innings with nine strikeouts, Mitch Moreland hit a solo homer for the third straight game and the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 4-1 on Monday in a matchup of two of the AL’s top teams.

Indians manager Francona leaves game after not feeling well

CLEVELAND (AP) Indians manager Terry Francona has left Cleveland’s game against the Texas Rangers because he isn’t feeling well.

Rockies place Gonzalez, Anderson on 10-day disabled list

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez has gone on the 10-day disabled with a strained right shoulder that had kept him out the past three games.

Questions abound in bullpens as Rays, Pirates open series (Jun 27, 2017)

PITTSBURGH — Eyes could be on the closers when the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays open a three-game series Tuesday at PNC Park.

Napoli returns to Cleveland, gets AL championship ring

CLEVELAND (AP) Mike Napoli’s only season in Cleveland was a memorable one.

Mets, Marlins bring similar records into matchup in Miami (Jun 27, 2017)

MIAMI — The Miami Marlins and New York Mets have played 200 games in south Florida, and each team has won 100.

Grichuk, Gyorko homer, lead Cardinals over Reds 8-2 (Jun 26, 2017)

ST. LOUIS (AP) Randal Grichuk and Jedd Gyorko each homered and drove in three runs, leading the St. Louis Cardinals over the Cincinnati Reds 8-2 on Monday.

Yankees activate outfielder Ellsbury, starts vs White Sox

CHICAGO (AP) The slumping New York Yankees have activated outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury from the disabled list and put him back in the starting lineup.

Beat the Freeze: Braves' promotional race off and running

ATLANTA (AP) When Atlanta Braves grounds crewmember Nigel Talton was asked during the offseason if he wanted to race fans as a part of an in-game promotion, he had no idea it was the start of something special.

Nationals fan blames the team's bullpen in his obituary

We knew the Nats bullpen was bad – but not this bad

San Francisco Giants find nothing is routine in troubled 2017 season

The dynamic that brought three World Series championships has changed

Dombrowski turns to Fister again, this time in Boston

Doug Fister is again pitching for Dave Dombrowski, a reunion between a pitcher and an executive with plenty of history.

Reds visit St. Louis for makeup game (Jun 26, 2017)

ST. LOUIS — Most people who follow the St. Louis Cardinals believe that Randal Grichuk is getting his last serious opportunity to prove he can be an everyday player over the long haul.

Giants, Rockies both aim to turn things around (Jun 26, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO — The Colorado Rockies will attempt to follow in the successful footsteps of the New York Mets when they begin a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants on Monday night at AT&T Park.

Angels, Dodgers set for L.A. showdown (Jun 26, 2017)

LOS ANGELES — The Monday interleague Los Angeles showdown between the Angels and Dodgers presents a story both short and long.

Grichuk homers in return, helps Cardinals top Pirates 8-4 (Jun 25, 2017)

ST. LOUIS (AP) Randal Grichuk homered in his return to the majors, Yadier Molina had three hits and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-4 on Sunday night.

Yankees start 'important trip' vs. White Sox (Jun 26, 2017)

CHICAGO — The New York Yankees have been one of the majors’ top offensive teams, and right fielder Aaron Judge continues to provide home run highlights.

Indians aim to snap skid as Rangers visit (Jun 26, 2017)

CLEVELAND — The reeling Cleveland Indians will try to halt a three-game losing streak Monday night when they host the Texas Rangers in the opener of a four-game series.

LEADING OFF: Dodgers try for 11th straight win, Hamels back

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

Diamondbacks beat Phillies 2-1 in 11 innings (Jun 25, 2017)

PHOENIX (AP) Daniel Descalso lined a run-scoring single in the 11th inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks extended the best start in franchise history with a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.

Rivera powers Mets in 8-2 win over Giants (Jun 25, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Rene Rivera homered twice, Rafael Montero pitched into the sixth inning in a spot start and the New York Mets swept the sliding San Francisco Giants with an 8-2 victory on Sunday.

Yankees OF Hicks pulled with tightness in side, will get MRI

NEW YORK (AP) New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks has been removed from a game with tightness in his right side and will get an MRI.

Angels score 3 after overturned call, beat Red Sox 4-2 (Jun 25, 2017)

BOSTON (AP) Parker Bidwell pitched a solid 6 2/3 innings and Los Angeles scored three runs after its challenge overturned an inning-ending double play in the second, leading the Angels to a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.

Tim Tebow promoted to high A-ball by the Mets

The former football great is on his way to Port St. Lucie.