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Cabrera, Martinez lead Tigers in 15-5 win over White Sox (Jun 02, 2017)

DETROIT (AP) Miguel Cabrera had his 1,000th career extra-base hit, J.D. Martinez fell a single short of the cycle, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 15-5 Friday night.

Clayton Kershaw becomes one of the fastest to reach 2,000 strikeouts

The Dodgers ace reached the milestone in Friday’s game against the Brewers.

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw gets 2,000th career strikeout

MILWAUKEE (AP) Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw got his 2,000th career strikeout when he fanned Jonathan Villar on an 0-2 fastball with one out in the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Cubs toy with top of lineup ahead of tilt with Cardinals (Jun 03, 2017)

CHICAGO — Rookie Ian Happ made his first appearance as a leadoff batter in Friday’s opener of a three-game series between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals.

Pirates demote Ngoepe, first African-born major leaguer

NEW YORK (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned infielder Gift Ngoepe to the minor leagues about a month after he debuted as the first African-born player in the majors.

Watch Aaron Judge destroy a baseball and send it 510 feet in batting practice

Absolutely. Ridiculous.

15 stars who have a chance to be AL MVP with Mike Trout sidelined

Who will take advantage as MLB’s best player rehabs after thumb surgery?

Twins hope for more road mojo vs. Angels (Jun 02, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Most major league players do not look forward to road trips. However, after the homestand the Minnesota Twins had, Brian Dozier said he was happy to get out of Minneapolis.

Indians, Royals meet for second weekend in a row (Jun 02, 2017)

Cleveland Indians right-hander Josh Tomlin and Kansas City Royals left-hander Jason Vargas both wouldn’t mind a repeat of their last outings when they face off Friday in the opener of a three-game series in Kansas City.

Calm atmosphere expected for Red Sox, Orioles (Jun 02, 2017)

BALTIMORE — The Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles managed to make it through the opener of their four-game series without any incidents.

Minnesota Twins turn first triple play in 11 years vs Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Minnesota Twins have turned their first triple play in 11 years during the fourth inning of their game against the Los Angeles Angels.

First-place Rockies visit last-place Padres (Jun 02, 2017)

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres are on a bit of a roll as the Colorado Rockies start their second visit of the season to Petco Park on Friday night.

Reeling Cubs start homestand vs. Cards (Jun 02, 2017)

CHICAGO — Perhaps the comforts of home will help cure what’s ailing the Chicago Cubs.

Nats, Strasburg ready for whiff-prone A's (Jun 02, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. — A high-strikeout pitcher matches up with a high-strikeout team when Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals open a three-game series Friday night against the Oakland Athletics.

Sabathia wins 4th straight, Hicks 6 RBIs, Yanks roll 12-2 (Jun 01, 2017)

TORONTO (AP) CC Sabathia won his fourth consecutive start, Aaron Hicks had a career-high six RBIs and Gary Sanchez homered twice to lead the New York Yankees over the Toronto Blue Jays 12-2 on Thursday night.

Zack Greinke earns 7th win as Arizona beats Miami 3-2 (Jun 01, 2017)

MIAMI (AP) Zack Greinke allowed one earned run in seven innings to earn his seventh victory, and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to snap the Miami Marlins’ four-game winning streak, beating them 3-2 Thursday night.

Arizona CF Blanco jams thumb against Marlins

MIAMI (AP) Diamondbacks center fielder Gregor Blanco has left his team’s game at Miami because of a jammed left thumb.

Rockies use pair of homers to outlast Mariners 6-3 (Jun 01, 2017)

SEATTLE (AP) Mark Reynolds and Nolan Arenado homered to back Kyle Freeland, and the Colorado Rockies stopped a three-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday.

Mr. Met, the latest mischievous mascot

All it took was a lapse in judgment for Mr. Met to gain a big dose of notoriety.

Wainwright homers, leads Cardinals over Dodgers 2-0 (Jun 01, 2017)

ST. LOUIS (AP) Adam Wainwright hit a two-run homer off Brandon McCarthy and pitched six innings of four-hit ball, leading the St. Louis Cardinals over the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0 on Thursday for a four-game split.

Pujols still one homer from 600 as Angels host Twins (Jun 01, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Adalberto Mejia, meet Albert Pujols.

Mariners eye home-and-home sweep of Rockies (Jun 01, 2017)

SEATTLE — Bud Black admits it. He would have lost on “Jeopardy!”

Scherzer Ks 11 in 5-hitter as Nationals sweep Giants, 3-1 (May 31, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) With his closer unavailable after pitching in four of the past five games, Washington manager Dusty Baker had an easy decision in letting Max Scherzer go the distance for the first time this season.

Miley leads Orioles vs. Rodriguez, Red Sox (Jun 01, 2017)

BALTIMORE — Wade Miley will take the mound for the Orioles in the opener of a four-game series with the Boston Red Sox on Thursday as Baltimore continues to try to get back on track.

Yankees, Blue Jays change course since last meeting (Jun 01, 2017)

TORONTO — Things have changed since the last time the Toronto Blue Jays played the New York Yankees.

Eric Young Jr.'s first homer lead Angels to 2-1 win (May 31, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Eric Young Jr. made his first home run of the season timely, the solo shot in the eighth inning providing the Los Angeles Angels with a 2-1 victory Wednesday night and a three-game series sweep of the Atlanta Braves.

Paxton, Valencia past Mariners past Rockies, 5-0 (May 31, 2017)

SEATTLE (AP) James Paxton and three relievers combined on a four-hitter to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Colorado Rockies 5-0 on Wednesday night.

Mr Met gives fan the finger, employee out as team mascot

NEW YORK (AP) Even Mr. Met is frustrated with the team’s disappointing start.

Tenth-inning homers lead Rays over Rangers 7-5 (May 31, 2017)

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Logan Morrison and Derek Norris homered in a three-run 10th inning to cap a late Tampa Bay comeback as the Rays beat the Texas Rangers 7-5 on Wednesday night.

Sandoval gets 3 hits as Pomeranz, Red Sox top White Sox 4-1 (May 31, 2017)

CHICAGO (AP) Pablo Sandoval hit a tiebreaking single in Boston’s four-run sixth inning and Drew Pomeranz struck out eight in his second straight win, helping the Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 4-1 on Wednesday night.