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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.

Indians Owner Expects Chief Wahoo Issue To Be Resolved In A Couple Of Years

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has been waging a rather tepid war against the Cleveland Indians in an attempt to get the team to abandon its racist Chief Wahoo logo. The team has previously been dodgy when asked to elaborate on when and if something might actually be done about the logo, but team owner Paul Dolan got…

Yasiel Puig learns an embarrassing lesson about bat strength

Bruised ego, bruised thigh

Matt Harvey must escape the Mets, New York to save his career

There’s only one solution to the Matt Harvey-Mets drama

Max Scherzer Kicked Ass And Was Not Open To Suggestions

Max Scherzer was dominant last night, holding the Baltimore Orioles to just two runs in eight innings while striking out 11. He carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning, and he also made it clear that he didn’t want to put up with any bullshit from his coaches.

7 MLB trades that should happen immediately

Why wait for the deadline?

How Aaron Judge measures up to other historically tall MLB hitters

The 6-foot-7 Yankee rookie could join rare company

Tigers try for sweep of Diamondbacks (May 10, 2017)

PHOENIX — The Detroit Tigers will attempt to complete a sweep of their first interleague series of the season Wednesday when they face the Arizona Diamondbacks in the finale of a two-game set.

Red Sox aim to halt Brewers' first-inning production (May 10, 2017)

MILWAUKEE — Kyle Kendrick will need to be sharp from the outset Wednesday when takes the mound for the Boston Red Sox in the second game of a three-game interleague series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.

Royals, Rays hope for distance from starting pitchers (May 10, 2017)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A 12-inning game proved chaotic for the pitching staffs of the Kansas City Royals and Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.

Cards aim to sweep reeling Marlins (May 10, 2017)

MIAMI — The St. Louis Cardinals will go for a sweep of a three-game series against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday.

Barnes doubles in Stripling in 10th, Dodgers beat Pirates (May 09, 2017)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Austin Barnes hit a pinch-double with one out in the 10th inning, scoring pinch-running pitcher Ross Stripilng to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Tuesday night.

Milone makes Mets debut in series finale vs. Giants (May 10, 2017)

NEW YORK — Tommy Milone is probably one of many Americans returning to work Wednesday after a vacation. He likely will be the only one headed to a major league mound, though.

Ruiz back in Philadelphia with Mariners (May 10, 2017)

PHILADELPHIA — The main highlight for the home crowd Wednesday afternoon is likely to be former Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz getting the start behind the plate for the Seattle Mariners in his return to Philadelphia.

Escobar hits 3-run homer, drives in 4 as Angels top A's 7-3 (May 09, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels cleared the fences and provided manager Mike Scioscia with some encouraging signs for an offense that has been far from consistent.

Upton, McCann hit HRs; Tigers beat D-backs 7-3 (May 09, 2017)

PHOENIX (AP) Justin Upton and James McCann homered, Mikie Mahtook singled in two runs and the Detroit Tigers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3 on Tuesday night to open a two-game series.

Astros look to keep Freeman's bat quiet (May 10, 2017)

HOUSTON — Before Houston’s two-game interleague series against Atlanta began, Astros manager A.J. Hinch focused his attention on Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, and rightfully so.

Several Dogs Attend White Sox Game

Chicago’s South Side team hosted the Minnesota Twins tonight, as well as many baseball-loving dogs from the Chicago area. What better way to start a week of games against a division rival than Dog Day?

Carlos Ruiz gets standing ovations, video tribute in emotional return to Philadelphia

The former Phillies’ fan favorite got a nice reception from fans at Citizens Bank Park.

Thames hits 13th HR, Brewers outslug Red Sox in 11-7 win (May 09, 2017)

MILWAUKEE (AP) Eric Thames hit his 13th homer of the year in a five-run first inning, Keon Broxton drove in four runs and finished a double short of the cycle, and the Milwaukee Brewers outslugged the Boston Red Sox 11-7 on Tuesday night.

Santiago beats former team, Twins top White Sox 7-2 (May 09, 2017)

CHICAGO (AP) Hector Santiago beat his former team once again, Byron Buxton tied his career high with three hits and the Minnesota Twins rolled over the Chicago White Sox 7-2 on Tuesday night.

Padres, Rangers shift series to Texas (May 10, 2017)

The Texas Rangers see a familiar foe when they open an eight-game homestand Wednesday: the San Diego Padres.

Who Is This Hawks Minority Owner With Insane Business Advice?

After a group led by former NBA players Junior Bridgeman and Grant Hill dropped out of the running to buy the Atlanta Hawks in 2015, investment fund manager Antony Ressler led a consortium of investors and purchased the team two weeks later. Hill managed to join Ressler’s group, as did Spanx founder Sarah Blakely, her…

LEADING OFF: Mattingly on ejection streak, K-Rod loses job

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

Angels still hope to keep Mike Trout off disabled list

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels are still hopeful of avoiding a disabled list stint for injured slugger Mike Trout.

Page Six: Matt Harvey Missed Game Because He Was Sad About Adriana Lima Going Out With Julian Edelman

Here’s a dumb, fun rumor from the New York Post’s Page Six: Moping Mets star pitcher Matt Harvey was out partying until 4 a.m. last Friday before he failed to show up for Saturday’s game because he was distraught after seeing photos of Adriana Lima out on the town with Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman.

Orioles closer Britton hopes to be back sooner than later

BALTIMORE (AP) Orioles closer Zach Britton is preparing for a much longer stay on the disabled list this time after returning too quickly from a forearm injury.

Justin Wilson replaces Rodriguez as Tigers closer

PHOENIX (AP) Detroit manager Brad Ausmus says Justin Wilson will replace Francisco Rodriguez as the Tigers’ closer.