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Cubs send struggling Schwarber to Triple-A Iowa

MIAMI (AP) The Chicago Cubs have demoted struggling slugger Kyle Schwarber to Triple-A Iowa.

Miguel Cabrera shares tender moment with bearded Mariners fan

Miggy appreciates a good beard when he sees one.

Mets upset after Yasiel Puig admires his HR and slowly trots around bases

Puig exchanged words with two Mets as he (slowly) rounded the bases

Doug Fister Opts out of Minor League Deal with Los Angeles Angels

Considering the number of pitching injuries around the game, it was a bit of a surprise that Doug Fister remained unsigned until nearly the end of May. He has another chance at free agency, as he opted out of his minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels.Seemingly every day, another two or…

Mariners' top pitching prospect faces Tigers (Jun 22, 2017)

SEATTLE — Detroit’s Brad Ausmus was sitting in the visiting manager’s office at Safeco Field, talking with reporters.

After ending skid, Yankees close out series with Angels (Jun 22, 2017)

NEW YORK — More than a week of frustration and disappointment ended for the New York Yankees on Wednesday.

Back in saddle, Mets' Matz faces Dodgers (Jun 22, 2017)

LOS ANGELES — The New York Mets can wonder what their season might have looked like if Steve Matz had been available from the start, before injuries overwhelmed the rotation.

Twins aim for three-game sweep of White Sox (Jun 22, 2017)

MINNEAPOLIS — If the Minnesota Twins are to complete a three-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox in Thursday afternoon’s series finale, they will need a much different Nik Turley to step onto the mound than the one seen in his first two major league starts.

Braves' Garcia, Giants' Cain duel again (Jun 22, 2017)

ATLANTA — Jamie Garcia got the best of the Giants’ Matt Cain in a pitching duel at San Francisco on May 26, the decisive seventh-inning hit in the 2-0 victory coming from the Atlanta Braves pitcher himself.

Rockies send stopper Senzatela vs. D-backs (Jun 22, 2017)

DENVER — Nolan Arenado bailed out the Rockies in consecutive games before Wednesday night, when there was no drama in Colorado’s 16-5 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Dyson sparks Mariners to a 7-5 comeback win over Tigers (Jun 21, 2017)

SEATTLE (AP) Jarrod Dyson’s bunt single broke up Justin Verlander’s bid for a perfect game in the sixth inning Wednesday night and sparked the Seattle Mariners to a 7-5 comeback win over the Detroit Tigers.

Puig, Grandal power Dodgers past Mets 8-2 and into 1st place (Jun 21, 2017)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Yasiel Puig hit a three-run homer, Yasmani Grandal added two solo shots and the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers took over first place in the NL West by battering New York Mets pitching again for an 8-2 victory Wednesday night.

Verlander loses no-hit bid on bunt, Scherzer on bouncer

Hours after Max Scherzer lost his no-hit try on a bouncer that got away, Justin Verlander’s bid for a perfect game got broken up by a bunt.

D'back's 10-run 4th keys 16-5 win over Rockies (Jun 21, 2017)

DENVER (AP) Taijuan Walker pitched six solid innings and slapped an RBI single during Arizona’s biggest inning ever on the road – a 10-run fourth – and the Diamondbacks went on to beat the Colorado Rockies 16-5 on Wednesday night.

Santana's late home run lifts Brewers over Pirates 4-3 (Jun 21, 2017)

MILWAUKEE (AP) Domingo Santana hit a two-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Daniel Hudson in the seventh inning to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-3 victory Wednesday night.

Berrios' arm, Sano's bat key Twins over White Sox 4-2 (Jun 21, 2017)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Jose Berrios won his fourth straight start for Minnesota and Miguel Sano homered for the second straight game as the Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 on Wednesday night behind two of their brightest young stars.

Gregorius, Holliday HR, Yanks thump Angels 8-4 to end skid (Jun 21, 2017)

NEW YORK (AP) Didi Gregorius and Matt Holliday each hit a go-ahead homer and New York piled on from there, lifting the Yankees over the Los Angeles Angels 8-4 on Wednesday night to snap a season-high seven-game losing streak.

Adam Haseley, Phils' top pick agrees to $5.1M signing bonus

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Outfielder Adam Haseley, selected eighth overall in last week’s amateur draft, agreed to a minor league contract with the Phillies that includes a $5.1 million signing bonus.

Diamondbacks sign draft picks Smith and Varsho

PHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed infielder Pavin Smith, the seventh overall pick in this year’s first-year player draft.

Ex-Phillie Mitch Williams wins $1.5M in suit vs MLB Network

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) A jury in New Jersey has awarded former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Mitch Williams $1.5 million in a civil case against MLB Network after he was fired following reports about his conduct at a Little League game.

MLB, players union donate $1M to Negro Leagues museum in KC

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Major League Baseball and its players union have donated $1 million to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City to support its operations, expansion and educational opportunities.

Ravech replacing Berman as ESPN's Home Run Derby broadcaster

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) Karl Ravech is replacing Chris Berman as the broadcaster for ESPN’s coverage of the All-Star Home Run Derby.

Padres manager explains why retaliation against Anthony Rizzo would have been 'asinine'

Instead of getting plunked, Anthony Rizzo went deep

Each AL contender's biggest need ahead of the MLB trade deadline

Every AL team is in postseason contention, and each has a wish list

Cody Bellinger hits new milestone, Corey Seager bashes three HRs in Dodgers' rout

The young stars hit four of L.A.’s five home runs on Tuesday night

Cincinnati Reds History: Doc Parker Has Worst Start in MLB History

Every pitcher has a bad outing. For Cincinnati Reds pitcher Doc Parker, his final outing was one of the worst starts in MLB history.Virtually every time a player sets foot on a MLB field, there is the chance that history will be made. While we tend to focus on the positive points in history, those…

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