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Machado back in Orioles' lineup

CHICAGO (AP) Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado is in the lineup after missing four games because of an injured left hand and wrist.

Red Sox TV analyst Remy says on Twitter he has cancer again

BOSTON (AP) Boston Red Sox TV analyst Jerry Remy says on Twitter that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer again and will start treatment in two weeks.

McCullers latest Astros pitcher to go on disabled list

HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Astros have placed right-hander Lance McCullers on the 10-day disabled list with a back problem, another blow to a rotation decimated by injuries.

Twins in first place as big draft night arrives

The No. 1 pick in Major League Baseball’s draft belongs to the Minnesota Twins, who don’t exactly look like a rebuilding project these days.

Astros' Carlos Correa is driven to become the best player in the game

The shortstop works at all facets of his craft

Chicago Cubs Dilemma: Trade Kyle Schwarber for help now or long-term help later?

The Chicago Cubs will inevitably trade Kyle Schwarber somewhere. He has no clear defensive position which has him destined for the American League. The dilemma the Cubs currently face is whether it’s worth trading Schwarber for immediate help now or for long-term help later.When Schwarber bec…

Detroit Tigers History: Justin Verlander Throws No Hitter

It did not take long for Justin Verlander to make an impact upon the Detroit Tigers. On this day in 2007, he threw the sixth no hitter in franchise history.The second overall pick in the 2004 MLB Amateur Draft, it did not take long for Justin Verlander to reach the Detroit Tigers. He spent just on…

Pitcher? Hitter? Both? MLB draft marked by two-way players

NEW YORK (AP) Brendan McKay’s fastball-firing left arm has made him the possible No. 1 overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft.

Mets getting healthy in time to face struggling Cubs (Jun 12, 2017)

NEW YORK — The two most recent National League champions will be searching for their previous form Monday night when the New York Mets host the Chicago Cubs in the opener of a three-game series at Citi Field.

The best draft pick on each MLB team's active roster

Examing how teams did when it came to selecting top talent

Scherzer gets to 2,000 Ks, but Rangers beat Nationals 5-1 (Jun 11, 2017)

WASHINGTON (AP) Max Scherzer struck out 10 to move past 2,000 for his career, but was outpitched by Austin Bibens-Dirkx and the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 5-1 on Sunday for a sweep of their weekend series.

Fowler homers as Cardinals sweep Phillies with 6-5 win (Jun 11, 2017)

ST. LOUIS (AP) Dexter Fowler hit a three-run homer and Adam Wainwright tossed five solid innings, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.

Nova stars as Pirates beat Locke, Marlins 3-1 (Jun 11, 2017)

PITTSBURGH (AP) Ivan Nova pitched six shutout innings, Elias Diaz drove in two runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Jeff Locke and the Miami Marlins 3-1 on Sunday.

Premature celebration leaves Braves fan in the dust

This Atlanta Braves fan learned a lesson about celebrating too soon.

Nats put closer Koda Glover on 10-day DL with back stiffness

WASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals have placed closer Koda Glover on the 10-day disabled list with lower back stiffness before Sunday’s series finale against the Texas Rangers.

MLB DRAFT: Twins hoping for more Mauer magic with No. 1 pick

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The last time the Minnesota Twins had the No. 1 pick in Major League Baseball’s draft, they were trying to decide between a can’t-miss pitching prospect and a hometown hero they hoped would one day help them dig out of a decade of futility.

Dodgers look to continue home mastery of Reds (Jun 11, 2017)

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers will go for a sweep and their ninth consecutive victory at home over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.

Brewers' Anderson, D-backs' Ray to square off (Jun 11, 2017)

PHOENIX — Two rising pitchers, perhaps All-Star Game candidates, face off Sunday afternoon as the Milwaukee Brewers and Arizona Diamondbacks finish their three-game series.

Jays' Happ seeks to break through versus Mariners (Jun 11, 2017)

SEATTLE — Last September, Toronto’s J.A. Happ earned his milestone 20th victory of the season at Safeco Field.

Blue Jays use trio of home runs to knock off Mariners 4-2 (Jun 10, 2017)

SEATTLE (AP) Ezequiel Carrera led off the eighth inning with his fifth homer of the season to break a 2-all tie, Kendrys Morales and Justin Smoak each added long balls and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Saturday night.

Godley, Drury lead Arizona past Brewers 3-2 (Jun 10, 2017)

PHOENIX (AP) Zack Godley allowed two hits over 6 2-3 innings, Brandon Drury hit the go-ahead two-run home run and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Saturday night.

White Sox hope Quintana can tame Indians (Jun 11, 2017)

CLEVELAND — In the final game of their series with the Indians in Cleveland on Sunday, the Chicago White Sox send to the mound left-hander Jose Quintana, who has had a tough 2017 season but has historically pitched well against Cleveland.

Rays counting on Archer to give them innings vs. A's (Jun 11, 2017)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — After a split of a rare doubleheader at Tropicana Field, the Tampa Bay Rays will look to their ace, Chris Archer, to get a series win against the Oakland Athletics on Sunday afternoon.

Yankees' Aaron Judge blasts hardest-hit home run of the year against Orioles

The Yankees outfielder leads the league with 19 home runs.

Holmberg, Abreu leads White Sox past Indians 5-3 (Jun 10, 2017)

CLEVELAND (AP) David Holmberg allowed two runs in five innings for his first win in two years, Jose Abreu had an RBI single in a three-run first and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Cleveland Indians 5-3 on Saturday night.

Another pitcher to make season debut in Mets-Braves series (Jun 11, 2017)

ATLANTA — For the fourth time in four days, a pitcher will make his first start of the season when the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets meet Sunday in the series finale at SunTrust Park.

Dodgers honor their past at Old-Timers' Game

LOS ANGELES (AP) Tom Lasorda hugged Joe Torre, Steve Garvey visited with Justin Turner and Orel Hershiser flipped a ball to first base behind his back.

Twins send out Turley for first big-league start vs. Giants (Jun 11, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO — Minnesota Twins left-hander Nik Turley will make his major league debut opposed by one of the organizations that wouldn’t afford him that opportunity when he takes the mound against the San Francisco Giants in the finale of a three-game interleague series Sunday.

Senzatela seeks ninth win; Rockies look to sweep Cubs (Jun 11, 2017)

CHICAGO — Colorado Rockies rookie right-hander Antonio Senzatela will try to become the first nine-game winner in the National League when he takes the mound Sunday afternoon against the Chicago Cubs.

Pirates break through late to beat Marlins 7-6 (Jun 10, 2017)

PITTSBURGH (AP) Jordy Mercer hit a tying two-run triple in the eighth and John Jaso followed with a go-ahead double, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Miami Marlins 7-6 on Saturday.