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Jake Marisnick Makes Perfect Throw To Nail Tying Run At The Plate In Bottom Of The Ninth

Jake Marisnick gave Houston the rare exciting walk-off defensive play tonight, rocketing a throw home to get tying run Jacoby Ellsbury out at the plate in the bottom of the ninth:

Mets' Harvey returns to start against Brewers (May 12, 2017)

MILWAUKEE — Matt Harvey will make his first start since returning from a three-game suspension Friday when he takes the mound for the New York Mets as they open a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.

Orioles-Nationals postponed by rain; no makeup date yet (May 11, 2017)

WASHINGTON (AP) The final game of the interleague series between the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals has been postponed by rain.

David Ortiz Calls Out Bobby Valentine In New Book: "Aggravating As Hell, Arrogant And Disrespectful"

Bobby Valentine’s one season as manager of the Red Sox came with plenty of drama and openly expressed frustration, ending with the team’s worst record in nearly a half-century. It’s not surprising, then, that David Ortiz doesn’t have any fond memories of Valentine to share in his new book, Papi: My Story.

Rockies SS Trevor Story on DL with strained left shoulder

DENVER (AP) The Colorado Rockies have placed shortstop Trevor Story on the 10-day disabled list with a strained left shoulder.

Blue Jays place LHP Liriano on DL because of sore shoulder

TORONTO (AP) The Blue Jays have placed left-hander Francisco Liriano on the 10-day disabled list with a sore shoulder on Thursday and recalled right-hander Leonel Campos from Triple-A Buffalo.

What's Your Favorite Derek Jeter Moment?

The New York Yankees will retire former shortstop Derek Jeter’s number on May 14, finally making him a True Yankee. MLB has built up to this ceremony by introducing the Jeet 16, a bracket of Jeter’s finest moments.

Another Kevin Kiermaier Misplay Leads To Another Little League Home Run

Last year, Kevin Kiermaier hit .246 with 12 homers—nothing stellar—but he won a Gold Glove for his second consecutive season and anchored the Tampa Bay Rays’ outfield defense. He has quite a hole to dig himself out of if he wants to repeat for 2017.

The Giants Finally Broke A Very Sad Streak

The Giants narrowly avoided a sweep by the Mets yesterday afternoon, which would have been the second consecutive series sweep for them. A win is a win (and this one doesn’t change the Giants’ standing as the worst team in baseball by record), but the victory was notable for one astonishing fact:

Jeurys Familia is the latest injured Met to be lost for extended period

The Mets take another hit with a key arm.

Rays’ Corey Dickerson Reaches Over Wall To Rob Homer

It looked like Kansas City’s Eric Hosmer hit a home run today against the Tampa Bay Rays. His long fly ball to left was slicing toward the foul pole and would’ve gone over the fence for a run, if not for outfielder Corey Dickerson reaching over the short fence to rob Hosmer.

Marlins Fan Supports Team

An enthusiastic Marlins fan behind home plate at Wednesday’s game against the Cardinals did her best to distract St. Louis pitcher Brett Cecil in the sixth with two men on and Christian Yelich batting. Anything to help the home team.

The best MLB walk-up songs this season

Here’s the best MLB walk-up songs music in the league today Austin Hedges (Padres): George Michael “Careless Whisper” Steven Souza Jr. (Rays): Quad City DJ’s “Space Jam” Jay Bruce (Mets): Jay-Z “Public Service Announcement” Adam Frazier (Pirates): Creedence Clearwater Revival “Born on the Bayou” Andrew Toles (Dodgers): Kendrick Lamar “DNA” Aaron Hicks (Yankees): Mark Morrison “Return of the Mack” Kyle Schwarber (Cubs): Bone Thugs-n-Harmony “Thuggish Ruggish Bone” Justin Turner (Dodgers): Ed Sheeran “Shape of You”

Derek Jeter pens a heartfelt thank you to New York ahead of jersey retirement

No. 2 will be enshrined in Monument Park on Sunday

We're About To Find Out If The Dodgers Have Another Young Stud On Their Hands

On Tuesday night, Dodgers outfielder Andrew Toles tore his ACL while chasing down a fly ball in left field. It was more of the same for the Dodgers, who have been one of the most injury-plagued teams in recent memory. Also more of the same: They just keep finding good young players to plug the holes, and they just…

Salvador Perez really didn't appreciate getting plunked on his birthday

Sal Perez had some words for the Rays’ Chris Archer

Aces face off as D-backs host Pirates (May 11, 2017)

PHOENIX — After a little bit of a downturn, the Arizona Diamondbacks found their bats Wednesday.

Rangers' Perez hopes to get well vs. Padres (May 11, 2017)

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers and San Diego Padres are each looking for a spark from their rotation.

Bad blood could linger as Rays, Royals wrap up series (May 11, 2017)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay and Kansas City close out a four-game series on Thursday afternoon, but there was an undercurrent of tension lingering after the Rays’ 12-1 win over the Royals on Wednesday stemming from an incident in the seventh inning.

Godley pitches Diamondbacks to 7-1 victory over Tigers (May 10, 2017)

PHOENIX (AP) Zack Godley allowed four hits in seven innings after being called up from Triple-A in time to make his second start of the season, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Wednesday night to end a three-game losing streak.

Two of AL's best square off as Astros visit Yankees (May 11, 2017)

NEW YORK — Last season, Dallas Keuchel followed up winning 20 games and an American League Cy Young Award by posting a losing record in a disappointing 2016 season for the Houston Astros.

Wieters' 2-run single gives Nationals 7-6 win over Orioles (May 10, 2017)

WASHINGTON (AP) Matt Wieters hit a winning, two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning against his former team, and the Washington Nationals rallied to beat Baltimore 7-6 Wednesday night and end the Orioles’ six-game winning streak.

LEADING OFF: Keuchel, Bundy seek 6th wins; Trout eyes return

A look at what’s happening around the majors Thursday:

Let The Braves Show You How Not To Execute A Rundown

The Astros put the finishing touches on a two-game series sweep of the Atlanta Braves this afternoon, coming back and winning 4-2. The Braves have not been good this year, but they are very consciously rebuilding, and a team full of younger guys will make some mistakes. Like this one, where Marwin Gonzalez…

White Sox, Twins resume Thursday with Chicago aiming to end skid (May 11, 2017)

CHICAGO — With his team scuffling and in the midst of a four-game losing streak, Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria is attempting to stay about his business as much as possible.

Triggs overcomes shaky start as Angels beat A's 3-1 (May 10, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Athletics manager Bob Melvin resisted the urge to telephone the bullpen to get someone warming up after starter Andrew Triggs walked his first three batters on 14 pitches.

Speedy Cardinals rookie Sierra winning raves for baserunning

MIAMI (AP) Once St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Magneuris Sierra reached the major leagues, he needed little time to make a big splash.

Bryant breaks up Marquez's no-hit bid with double in 7th

DENVER (AP) Chicago third baseman Kris Bryant doubled to lead off the seventh inning to break up a no-hitter by Rockies right-hander German Marquez on Wednesday.

Meet The New York Giants Fans Who Still Love Their Team, 60 Years After It Left Them Behind

The New York Giants became the San Francisco Giants in 1957, and all that remains of the stadium they used to play in, the Polo Grounds, is an old staircase that once led to the stadium’s entrance. Tucked within a nearby housing development are two plaques, one denoting where home plate used to be, and another marking…

Yankees send pitcher Chad Green back to Triple-A

NEW YORK (AP) Right-hander Chad Green was optioned back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre by the New York Yankees on Wednesday, a day after he pitched a scoreless inning at Cincinnati in his season debut.