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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.

LEADING OFF: deGrom seeks dry weather, Senzatela 7th win

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

Rockies pitcher Chad Bettis opens up about his ongoing battle with cancer

The pitcher has finished his chemotherapy treatment and has hopes of returning to the team.

Cubs rock 'Anchorman' outfits in triumphant return to road-trip costumes

Don’t act like you’re not impressed.

Yankees hope Tanaka gets back on track vs. A's (May 26, 2017)

NEW YORK — Heavy rain did not provide the New York Yankees with any clarity about what is wrong with Masahiro Tanaka.

Andriese, Rasmus help Rays beat Angels 4-0 (May 25, 2017)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Matt Andriese allowed six hits over eight innings, Colby Rasmus drove in four runs and the Tampa Bay Rays salvaged a split of a four-game series with Los Angeles by beating the Angels 4-0 on Thursday.

Young fan at Yankee Stadium injured after being hit in head by broken bat

Another scary incident at the ballpark

Royals-Yankees game postponed, rescheduled for Sept. 25

NEW YORK (AP) The scheduled game between the Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees has been postponed by rain.

13 shocking stats from the first 8 weeks of the MLB season

No one saw this coming

Chris Sale's double-digit strikeout streak has come to an end

The Red Sox lefty’s streak of 10-plus strikeouts ends at eight consecutive starts.

Cardinals seek another great start versus Dodgers (May 25, 2017)

LOS ANGELES — The St. Louis Cardinals’ starting pitchers have been among the best in the National League this season.

Angels try for series victory against Rays (May 25, 2017)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Los Angeles Angels continue to fight to stay at .500 or better, but they’re doing so without half their starting rotation.

Rockies go for four-game sweep of Phillies (May 25, 2017)

PHILADELPHIA — After winning two of three games in each of the first two series on a 10-game road trip, the Colorado Rockies look to close things out in style with a four-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies.

Nationals will be challenge for Mariners' Miranda (May 25, 2017)

WASHINGTON — Seattle Mariners left-hander Ariel Miranda has a big challenge in store on Thursday, when he is slated to pitch against the first-place Washington Nationals (28-17) in the interleague series finale.

Tanaka hopes to turn things around in Yankees' finale vs. Royals (May 25, 2017)

NEW YORK — In the last week, a popular question asked of the New York Yankees is what’s wrong with Masahiro Tanaka.

Hamilton scores from first on single to lift Reds in 9th (May 24, 2017)

CLEVELAND (AP) Billy Hamilton scored from first base on Zack Cozart’s two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning against closer Cody Allen to lift the Cincinnati Reds over the Cleveland Indians 4-3 on Wednesday night.

Rizzo homers twice as Cubs beat Giants 5-4 (May 24, 2017)

CHICAGO (AP) Anthony Rizzo hit two home runs, Kyle Hendricks tossed seven strong innings and the Chicago Cubs hung on to beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Wednesday night.

Iglesias, Kinsler lead Tigers to 6-3 win over Astros (May 24, 2017)

HOUSTON (AP) Jose Iglesias finished a triple shy of the cycle, Ian Kinsler had two hits and scored twice, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 6-3 Wednesday night to snap a three-game skid.

Chatwood allows 1 hit in 7 innings, Rockies top Phillies 7-2 (May 24, 2017)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Tyler Chatwood allowed just one hit in seven scoreless innings, Carlos Gonzalez homered and the Colorado Rockies beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on Wednesday night.

Ellsbury leaves game after banging head into wall

NEW YORK (AP) Yankees center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury left Wednesday night’s game against Kansas City after banging his head into the center-field wall while catching Alcides Escobar’s fly ball on Luis Severino’s opening pitch.

Watch David Ortiz recreate scenes from famous Boston movies

The former Red Sox slugger is getting creative in his retirement days.

The 10 most interesting teams in baseball right now

Whether because of drama or domination, these are MLB’s must-watch squads

Goins' slam 1 of 4 HRs for Blue Jays in 8-4 win over Brewers (May 24, 2017)

MILWAUKEE (AP) Ryan Goins hit his first career grand slam, one of four homers for the Toronto Blue Jays in an 8-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday.

Cubs manager Joe Maddon admits he has a 'defensive foot fetish'

How long until this quote appears on a T-shirt?

Joc Pederson had an adventurous and painful night in center field for the Dodgers

Pederson was involved in a piggyback catch and a scary collision

15 prospects who could make a big impact in the majors this season

Dodgers, Cards face off again after pitchers' duel (May 24, 2017)

LOS ANGELES — Quality pitching will determine the outcome of the three-game series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers.

D-backs' Delgado gets spot start against White Sox (May 24, 2017)

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have a “problem” that seems like a luxury: Their relief pitchers, much like the Maytag repairman, haven’t had much to do lately.

A's look for split vs. Marlins behind Gray (May 24, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. — Sonny Gray took a big step in his last start toward recapturing the form he had his first three years in the major leagues.

Astros' Morton looks keep Tigers' bats quiet (May 24, 2017)

HOUSTON — It was inevitable that, following the splendid performance of right-hander Brad Peacock in his spot start on Monday night, Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch would be asked to address the potential for Peacock to join the rotation on a full-time basis.