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Cubs open three-game series with surging Marlins (Jun 05, 2017)

CHICAGO — In his first season with the Chicago Cubs, right-hander Eddie Butler feels right at home.

Nationals meet Dodgers in NLDS rematch (Jun 05, 2017)

LOS ANGELES — In the teams’ first matchup since last year’s National League playoffs, the Washington Nationals square off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-game series beginning Monday at Dodger Stadium.

Cardinals make first visit of season to Cincinnati (Jun 05, 2017)

CINCINNATI — Finally.

Braves begin favorable home stretch vs. Phillies (Jun 05, 2017)

ATLANTA — After playing just 22 home games during the first two months of the season, the Atlanta Braves are at SunTrust Park for 18 games in June.

Davies sharp, Thames homers, Brewers beat Dodgers 3-0 (Jun 04, 2017)

MILWAUKEE (AP) Zach Davies pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning, Eric Thames hit his 15th homer and the Milwaukee Brewers averted a three-game series sweep by beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 on Sunday.

Odd 7th-inning stretches don't stop Pirates, beat Mets 11-1 (Jun 04, 2017)

NEW YORK (AP) David Freese drove in three runs, including an RBI single between a bizarre pair of seventh-inning stretches, and the Pittsburgh Pirates drubbed the New York Mets 11-1 Sunday.

Smoak, Donaldson homer to rally Blue Jays over Yankees 3-2 (Jun 04, 2017)

TORONTO (AP) Justin Smoak hit a tying two-run homer off Luis Severino in the sixth inning, Josh Donaldson homered against Tyler Clippard in the eighth and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the New York Yankees 3-2 on Sunday for a four-game split.

Tigers' Justin Verlander leaves with right groin tightness

DETROIT (AP) Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander left Sunday’s start against the Chicago White Sox in the third inning with tightness in his right groin.

Former major leaguer Jim Piersall passes away at 87

Piersall, who played in the majors from 1950-1967, had a very public battle with bipolar disorder during his MLB career.

Reds activate LHP Garrett for start vs. Braves

CINCINNATI (AP) The Cincinnati Reds have activated left-handed-pitcher Amir Garrett from the 10-day disabled list in time to start the series finale against the Atlanta Braves.

Angels host Twins with Pujols milestone behind them (Jun 04, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Albert Pujols’ pursuit of his 600th career home run to join eight others on a short list of baseball royalty came to a conclusion Saturday night, and he admits to wondering what else is ahead of him. He should get hit No. 3,000 by 2018.

Familar faces clash when Rays visit Mariners (Jun 04, 2017)

SEATTLE — The Seattle Rays?

Rookies get starting nods for Pirates, Mets (Jun 04, 2017)

NEW YORK — A pair of rookie right-handers looking to build off strong starts will oppose each other Sunday afternoon, when the New York Mets host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the finale of a three-game series at Citi Field.

Pujols hits slam for 600th HR, leads Angels past Twins 7-2 (Jun 03, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Albert Pujols hit a grand slam for his 600th homer, becoming the ninth member of the club during the fourth inning of the Los Angeles Angels’ 7-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night.

Zunino's slam, 7 RBIs power Mariners past Rays 9-2 (Jun 03, 2017)

SEATTLE (AP) Mike Zunino hit his first grand slam and drove in a career-high seven runs to power the Seattle Mariners to a 9-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night.

Rangers try to salvage series finale versus Astros (Jun 04, 2017)

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have little chance of catching the first-place Houston Astros in the American League West as they trail by 14 games in the American League West.

Dodgers look to finish sweep of Brewers (Jun 04, 2017)

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers have made a habit of scoring early and often this season, putting 52 first-inning runs on the board through their first 56 games this season and have held the lead in 47 of those contests.

Yankees, firing on all cylinders, visit Blue Jays (Jun 04, 2017)

TORONTO — The New York Yankees have shown their sudden-strike power in the first three contests of their four-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Adams' slam, solo shot in 12th send Braves over Reds 6-5 (Jun 03, 2017)

CINCINNATI (AP) Matt Adams hit his first career grand slam and connected again for a solo shot in the 12th inning on Saturday, powering the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds that ended their three-game losing streak.

Skoglund set for second verse as Royals host Indians (Jun 04, 2017)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Eric Skoglund, the second chapter, will unfold Sunday.

Desmond, Rockies slam Padres 10-1, stop San Diego streak (Jun 03, 2017)

SAN DIEGO (AP) Nolan Arenado hit his 14th homer, Ian Desmond added a grand slam and the Colorado Rockies beat San Diego 10-1 Saturday to stop the Padres’ season-high, five-game winning streak.

Lively, Herrera lead Phillies past Giants 5-3 (Jun 03, 2017)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Ben Lively pitched seven strong innings in his major league debut, Odubel Herrera drove in three runs in Philadelphia’s four-run seventh and the Phillies held on for a 5-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday.

Schwarber's grand slam rallies Cubs to a 5-3 win over Cards (Jun 03, 2017)

CHICAGO (AP) Slumping Kyle Schwarber hit his first career grand slam in the bottom of the seventh inning to rally the Chicago Cubs to a 5-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday.

Arizona Diamondbacks WS hero Luis Gonzalez rescues woman from burning car

Gonzalez delivered big time on Friday

Suit involving imprisoned ex-MLB player settled for $575,000

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) Four young women who alleged former Major League Baseball player Chad Curtis inappropriately touched them have settled their federal lawsuit against a school district in western Michigan for $575,000.

Los Angeles Dodgers Clayton Kershaw Notches 2000th Strikeout

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw added another milestone in his illustrious career last night, as he notched his 2000th career strikeout.Heading into last night’s contest with the Milwaukee Brewers, Clayton Kershaw was on the cusp of yet another milestone. The Los Angeles Dodgers s…

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