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Marlins' Ichiro Suzuki, 43, becomes oldest starting CF

MIAMI (AP) Ichiro Suzuki has become the oldest player to start a game in center field since at least 1900.

Cancer survivor Marsha Smith-Hill throws out first pitch, gets surprise visit from brother Emmitt Smith

Emmitt Smith surprised his sister at Saturday’s Tampa Bay Rays game.

Ex-Dodgers great Maury Wills retires from broadcasting in ND

FARGO, N.D. (AP) Former Los Angeles Dodgers great Maury Wills has retired again, this time from broadcasting.

Three A's rookies hit their first career home runs off the same pitcher

Three Athletics teammates made history Saturday.

Cincinnati Reds Homer Bailey slaughtered by Washington Nationals

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Homer Bailey made his 2017 debut Saturday against the Washington Nationals. Bailey couldn’t have drawn a tougher opponent and the Nationals made sure to remind him of this.Bailey started the game by allowing a single to Trea Turner. Brian Goodwin then walked before Ba…

Oakland Athletics No. 1 prospect Franklin Barreto delivers in first MLB game

Saturday the Oakland Athletics called up their No.1 prospect 21-year-old Franklin Barreto.Barreto was a centerpiece of the trade that sent third baseman Josh Donaldson from the Oakland Athletics to the Toronto Blue Jays. He was just 17 at the time, but still considered a top tier talent.Since …

McCarthy, Anderson get nods as Dodgers host Rockies (Jun 25, 2017)

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers do not have a pitching fountain of youth, but the club clearly has a mountain of physical therapists.

Astros switch starters after Peacock's baby arrives (Jun 25, 2017)

SEATTLE — There was plenty of baby talk at the ballpark.

Rest of the story: D-backs host Phillies (Jun 25, 2017)

PHOENIX — Torey Lovullo is one manager who believes in giving it a rest during the season.

Padres brace for Tigers, Zimmermann (Jun 25, 2017)

SAN DIEGO — The Detroit Tigers’ Jordan Zimmermann has got a handle on his pitching. He’ll get to prove it again against the San Diego Padres in Sunday’s series finale.

Kershaw, Pederson lead Dodgers to 9th consecutive win (Jun 24, 2017)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Clayton Kershaw threw six innings and Joc Pederson kept the streaking Dodgers’ power surge alive with a home run in a 4-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, Los Angeles’ ninth consecutive win.

Pirates in position for sweep of Cardinals (Jun 25, 2017)

ST. LOUIS — For the Pittsburgh Pirates, Sunday night’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium will be their 76th out of 162.

Cabrera looks to lead Mets to sweep of Giants (Jun 25, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO — Disgruntled second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera will attempt to cap an impressive series in the wake of his trade demand when the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants wrap up a three-game set Sunday.

Fister starts for Red Sox against team that waived him (Jun 25, 2017)

BOSTON — Doug Fister has a golden opportunity on Sunday to show the Los Angeles Angels what they are missing.

Twins seek three-game sweep of Indians (Jun 25, 2017)

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins continue to beat up each other, in each other’s back yard. The two teams have played 12 times this year and the visiting team has won 11.

Athletics vying for sweep of White Sox (Jun 25, 2017)

CHICAGO — Both Sonny Gray and Derek Holland are looking to bounce back after rough stretches.

Red-hot Royals vie for sweep of Blue Jays (Jun 25, 2017)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After ending April with nine consecutive defeats and an American League worst record of 10-20 on May 7, postseason play was only a mirage for the Kansas City Royals.

Dozier's home run lifts Twins past Indians 4-2 (Jun 24, 2017)

CLEVELAND (AP) Brian Dozier hit a leadoff homer off closer Cody Allen to break an eighth-inning tie and the Minnesota Twins defeated the Cleveland Indians for the second straight day, 4-2 on Saturday.

O's avoid dubious mark, Bundy goes 7 innings to top Rays 8-3 (Jun 24, 2017)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Dylan Bundy helped Baltimore avoid a dubious pitching record, throwing seven solid innings as the Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-3 Saturday.

Olson, Brugman, Barreto hit 1st HRs, A's rout White Sox 10-2 (Jun 24, 2017)

CHICAGO (AP) Matt Olson hit his first two major league home runs, Jaycob Brugman and Franklin Barreto also launched their first career shots and the Oakland Athletics routed the Chicago White Sox 10-2 on Saturday.

Blue Jays closer says he is battling anxiety and is 'a little bit lost'

Roberto Osuna watched as Toronto blew a 4-1 lead in a walk-off loss in Kansas City

The Mets' 6 most valuable trade chips as they go into sell mode

It appears the Mets finally are ready to wave the white flag on this season

A's promote top prospect INF Barreto, put Pinder on DL

CHICAGO (AP) The Oakland Athletics have promoted infielder Franklin Barreto from Triple-A Nashville and placed infielder Chad Pinder on the 10-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain.

The surging Dodgers get some sobering injury news about their future ace

Julio Urias is headed for season-ending shoulder surgery

Detroit Tigers Release Former Closer Francisco Rodriguez

In a move that came as absolutely no surprise to anyone, the Detroit Tigers have released former closer Francisco Rodriguez.For most of his career, Francisco Rodriguez had been one of the top closers in the game. The holder of the single season save record, Rodriguez has accumulated 447 saves over…

Minor League History: Spokane Indians Bus Crash Kills Nine

On this day in 1946, tragedy came to the minor league Spokane Indians. The team bus crashed, killing nine players and coaches as they traveled to Bremerton, Washington.Travelling a winding mountain road at night can be a treacherous experience even in the best of weather. With sharp turns, the thr…

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