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Reds face Phillies with eye on returning to .500 (May 27, 2017)

The Reds are currently going the right way during an up-and-down first two months of the season.

Wood stays undefeated as Dodgers blank Cubs 4-0 (May 26, 2017)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Alex Wood allowed two hits over five scoreless innings, Chase Utley and Adrian Gonzalez homered, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-0 on Friday night in the series opener.

Garcia shuts out Giants, gets key hit in Braves' 2-0 win (May 26, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Jaime Garcia pitched 6 2/3 innings and drove in the first run of the game with an RBI single in the seventh inning to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 2-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.

Stanton's long homer helps Marlins beat Angels 8-5 (May 26, 2017)

MIAMI (AP) Giancarlo Stanton homered off the retaining wall behind the center field fence, a shot estimated at 460 feet, and the Miami Marlins beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-5 on Friday night.

Rodriguez strong, Red Sox down Mariners for 5th straight win (May 26, 2017)

BOSTON (AP) Eduardo Rodriguez pitched six scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox took advantage of a sloppy performance by the Seattle Mariners to earn their season-high fifth straight win, 3-0 on Friday night.

News flash: Cubs stay classy in 'Anchorman' road trip spoof

LOS ANGELES (AP) The Chicago Cubs kept it classy on their way to open a road trip at Dodger Stadium, with the World Series champions dressing as characters from the Will Ferrell comedy ”Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.”

Tanaka rebounds, but A's rally against Yanks bullpen, 4-1 (May 26, 2017)

NEW YORK (AP) Masahiro Tanaka struck out a career-high 13 to rebound from the worst stretch of his major league career but wound up a hard-luck loser when reliever Tyler Clippard’s wild pickoff throw sparked a go-ahead, two-run eighth inning in the Oakland Athletics’ 4-1 win over the New York Yankees on Friday night.

White Sox starter Shields about ready for rehab assignment

CHICAGO (AP) Chicago White Sox starter James Shields says he is just about ready to go on a rehab assignment.

FANTASY PLAYS: Conforto king of NY over Judge?

While everyone is enamored with Aaron Judge, there is another New York ballplayer that might be better.

Donaldson, Tulowitzki activated, back in Blue Jays' lineup

TORONTO (AP) Blue Jays infielders Josh Donaldson and Troy Tulowitzki have been activated off the disabled list and are back in the starting lineup.

1st game of Tigers-White Sox doubleheader rained out

CHICAGO (AP) The first game of a doubleheader between the Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox has been postponed because rain is in the forecast.

5 most combustible moments in Blue Jays-Rangers rivalry, which resumes this weekend

A couple of old friends are spending the weekend together

Dodgers share encouraging news on Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda's health

Get well soon, Tommy

This week's bowtie represents … Boot Campaign

Ken Rosenthal will wear the bowtie during Saturday’s Cubs-Dodgers game on FOX

24 years ago today, Jose Canseco had a ball bounce off his head for a HR

We’re laughing with Canseco, not at him – probably

In a baseball backwater, Ngoepe found a field and a dream

The clubhouse was Gift Ngoepe’s home, an equipment storeroom his bedroom. The field, where the beginnings of his road to baseball history started, was his backyard.

4 MLB stars whose 2017 debuts should provide huge impacts

David Price is just one rehabbing star who’s almost ready to return

Texas Rangers history: Jose Canseco has homer go off his head

Jose Canseco was expected to be the missing piece for the Texas Rangers as they attempted to get to the postseason. Instead, on this day in 1993, he immortalized himself with one of the greatest bloopers in MLB history.There was a time when Jose Canseco was the biggest star in the game. The Oaklan…

D'oh? No! Homer and 'The Simpsons' team earn Hall tribute

Steve Sax won two World Series rings, was a five-time All-Star and got nearly 2,000 hits in the big leagues.

Cubs' Arrieta faces Dodgers in series opener (May 26, 2017)

LOS ANGELES — The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers, the two best clubs in the National League last season, renew acquaintances this weekend at Dodger Stadium.

Braves, Giants aim to snap skids (May 26, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO — Two teams shackled with losing streaks but generally feeling pretty good about their recent play knock heads Friday night when the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants open a three-game series at AT&T Park.

Surging Rockies return home to face Cardinals (May 26, 2017)

DENVER — After going 7-3 on their longest road trip of the season, the Colorado Rockies will try to maintain their momentum when they return home to meet the St Louis Cardinals on Friday.

Orioles hope for more diversified offense vs. Astros (May 26, 2017)

HOUSTON — There was a clear theme developing from the Baltimore Orioles’ clubhouse in the aftermath of their fourth consecutive loss Wednesday, the last three coming at home to the American League Central-leading Minnesota Twins.

Brewers set to host D-backs without Braun (May 26, 2017)

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers are expecting a big boost Friday night when Junior Guerra returns to the mound for the first time since Opening Day to face the Arizona Diamondbacks at Miller Park.

Rodriguez seeks 4th straight win as Red Sox host M's (May 26, 2017)

BOSTON — Eduardo Rodriguez no longer is the other left-hander in Boston’s rotation.

Rays-Twins Preview (May 26, 2017)

MINNEAPOLIS — Chris Archer spent the first half of last season toiling for the Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-12 record and 4.66 ERA. After the tough start, the right-hander’s strong second half was somewhat overshadowed when he had a 3.25 ERA and 103 strikeouts in his final 91 1/3 innings.

Phillies try to build momentum vs. Reds (May 26, 2017)

PHILADELPHIA — At some point, the worst stretch of baseball the Philadelphia Phillies have played in quite some time has to end.

Red Sox win 4th straight, 6-2 over Rangers (May 25, 2017)

BOSTON (AP) Drew Pomeranz pitched six strong innings and tied his career high with 11 strikeouts to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 6-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday night.

Ray gives up 2 hits in 7 innings, D-backs beat Brewers 4-0 (May 25, 2017)

MILWAUKEE (AP) Robbie Ray pitched seven innings of two-hit ball to lower the NL’s second-best road ERA to 0.081, Gregor Blanco and Chris Owings homered, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 Thursday night for their ninth win in 10 games.

Lamet solid for Padres, Mets lose after pushing back deGrom (May 25, 2017)

NEW YORK (AP) Dinelson Lamet overpowered the Mets in his major league debut, New York’s Rafael Montero labored on short notice and the San Diego Padres won 4-3 on a rainy Thursday night.