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Athletics seek four-game sweep of Yankees (Jun 18, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics still are buried in the cellar of the American League West, but they continue to be tough to beat at home.

LEADING OFF: Father's Day tributes, Nats streak, Yanks skid

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

Giants LHP Blach comes home to face Rockies (Jun 18, 2017)

DENVER — Left-hander Ty Blach will try to keep the Colorado Rockies from sweeping a four-game series when he starts Sunday for the San Francisco Giants.

Phillips' RBI single in 10th lifts Braves past Marlins, 8-7 (Jun 17, 2017)

ATLANTA (AP) Brandon Phillips drove in the winning run with in the bottom of the 10th inning, Matt Adams had four RBIs and the Atlanta Braves rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Miami Marlins 8-7 on Saturday.

Twins sign top draft pick Royce Lewis

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have signed shortstop Royce Lewis, the first overall pick in the draft this week.

Freeland pitches 6 solid innings, Rockies beat Giants 5-1 (Jun 17, 2017)

DENVER (AP) Kyle Freeland tossed six solid innings, Tony Wolters drove in two runs and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants again, 5-1 on Saturday.

Reds manager Bryan Price ejected for arguing called strike

CINCINNATI (AP) Reds manager Bryan Price got his first ejection of the season on Saturday after arguing a called third strike to Billy Hamilton.

Frazier, Davidson power White Sox past Blue Jays, 5-2 (Jun 17, 2017)

TORONTO (AP) Todd Frazier and Matt Davidson hit consecutive home runs to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.

Reds honor hit king Pete Rose with statue outside of Great American Ball Park

Charlie Hustle is intense even in bronze

Braves' Kemp can pinch-hit, wants to return to lineup

ATLANTA (AP) Atlanta left fielder Matt Kemp says he’s available to pinch-hit and hopes to return from a leg injury on Sunday against Miami.

Eric Thames slams a walk-off HR and then gets stripped at home plate

The Brewers’ slugger wins the game but loses his jersey

'The Freeze' suffers stunning loss in race from foul pole to foul pole

The sprinting superhero couldn’t catch his competitor

Cubs' wild win features a controversial review, an ejection, throwback jerseys … and scissors

Chris Sale would have loved this

Padres' Yangervis Solarte redefines what it means to be a dad this Father's Day following his wife's death

Father’s Day takes on additional meaning for the San Diego infielder, who is raising his three young girls after his wife Yuliett’s death from cancer at age 31.

Tigers GM, catcher among fortunate father-son duos in sports

DETROIT (AP) Alex Avila was the best player available on the Detroit Tigers’ board when it was their turn to select a player in the fifth round of the 2008 amateur draft.

Red Sox aim to clinch series vs. Astros (Jun 17, 2017)

HOUSTON — With the Boston Red Sox trending in the right direction up the American League East standings, there was a bit of buzz inside Minute Maid Park on Friday night, a vibe borne of anticipation from this showcase of two of baseball’s best.

Mariners-Rangers Preview (Jun 17, 2017)

ARLINGTON, Texas — For Yovani Gallardo, home is where the heat is.

Nationals look to sink Mets again (Jun 17, 2017)

NEW YORK — On Thursday afternoon, New York Mets manager Terry Collins said it was imperative for his team to at least keep treading water in the National League East standings during a four-game series against the Washington Nationals.

Tall order awaits Royals at Angels (Jun 17, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Alex Meyer will make the start for the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals, a 6-foot-9 right-hander with loads of potential but still a work in progress.

Tigers get creative with DH spot vs. Rays (Jun 17, 2017)

DETROIT — The loss of Victor Martinez will take Detroit’s cleanup hitter out of the lineup for at least the next 10 days.

Betts homers in 8th inning, sends Red Sox past Astros 2-1 (Jun 16, 2017)

HOUSTON (AP) Mookie Betts showed off his defense and offense Friday night.

Gomez, Ross return and lead Rangers to 10-4 win (Jun 16, 2017)

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Tyson Ross allowed just a pair of runs in his first start in 14 months and Carlos Gomez homered to help the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 10-4 on Friday night.

Marlins' Bour back; Prado, Hechavarria begin rehab games

ATLANTA (AP) The Miami Marlins have reinstated first baseman Justin Bour from the 10-day disabled list after he missed eight games because of a bruised left ankle.

Braves star Kemp listed day to day with sore left hamstring

ATLANTA (AP) Braves left fielder Matt Kemp is listed as day to day with a sore left hamstring and hopes to avoid the 10-day disabled list for the second time this season.

Carlos Carrasco honors teammate Jose Ramirez with hilarious creation

Carlos Carrasco made the most of arts and crafts time in the Indians’ dugout

A's hope to carry momentum into Game 2 vs. Yankees (Jun 16, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. — The New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics are headed in opposite directions.

Strickland's Giants look to bounce back vs. Rockies (Jun 16, 2017)

DENVER — After two mop-up appearances, Hunter Strickland pitched in a third successive game Thursday, this time in a crucial situation.

Khris Davis' bloop single in 10th lifts A's past Yankees 8-7 (Jun 15, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Khris Davis blooped a two-run single in the 10th inning that glanced off second baseman Starlin Castro’s glove in shallow center and the Oakland Athletics beat the New York Yankees in a seesaw 8-7 win Thursday night.

Royals. Angels meet with high hopes (Jun 16, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. — It was just a few years ago — in 2014 to be exact — that the Kansas City Royals and Los Angeles Angels met in the AL Division Series. They would like to think their four-game series this week is a prelude to another postseason run.

Ross to make first start in a year for Rangers vs. Mariners (Jun 16, 2017)

More than 14 months ago, Tyson Ross walked off the mound after getting rocked by the Los Angeles Dodgers in a game for the San Diego Padres.