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Nationals ace Max Scherzer became the third-fastest pitcher to reach 2,500 strikeouts on Friday.

Oft-injured Cubs closer Brandon Morrow is confident he'll pitch again this year, despite another setback.

Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox remains hospitalized after a stroke this month, but has resumed walking and regained feeling in his right side.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. arrived at Rogers Centre dressed in a Montreal Expos jersey, a tribute to his Hall of Fame father before his major league debut for Toronto against Oakland,

Mets reliever Jacob Rhame, who was sent to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, plans to appeal a two-game ban for intentionally throwing at the head of the Phillies' Rhys Hoskins.

Who has the best SS-3B combo? Is the Pirates' pitching really this good? Oh, and what's up with this Vlad Jr. guy? Your guide to the weekend ahead.

The Nationals' Carter Kieboom, rated the 98th best prospect in baseball by ESPN prior to this season, has been called up and is expected to be the primary shortstop until Trea Turner returns from injury.

The White Sox are reinstating rookie Eloy Jimenez from the bereavement list, and designating veteran righty Ervin Santana for assignment.

Before his first game with the Jays, Baby Vlad has us thinking back to the buzz of Bryce Harper's arrival, the power of Manny Ramirez and, of course, his Hall of Fame father.

Talent runs deep in some families. We take a look at standout father-son combos in the world of sports and prospects for the next generation.

Thirty years after the Giants outfielder's unforgettable running snag, we picked up a bucket of balls -- and a glove we really didn't need -- and tried it ourselves.

Who has the best SS-3B combo? Is the Pirates' pitching really this good? Oh, and what's up with this Vlad Jr. guy? Your guide to the weekend ahead.

The Cubs could keep Addison Russell in the minors by optioning him to Triple-A after his 40-game suspension for violating the league's joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy is over.

Mets reliever Jacob Rhame was suspended two games on Thursday for intentionally throwing at the head of Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins on Tuesday night. The suspension will begin Friday unless Rhame appeals.

Already without injured outfielders Clint Frazier, Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron HIcks, the Yankees acquired veteran Cameron Maybin from the Indians for cash considerations.

The Cubs could keep Addison Russell in the minors by optioning him to Triple-A after his 40-game suspension for violating the league's domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy is up.

Rhys Hoskins homered off reliever Jacob Rhame and taunted him with a slow jog around the bases a night after Rhame buzzed him with two fastballs, and the struggling Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 6-0 on Wednesday.

Cubs closer Pedro Strop's car was stolen before Wednesday's game, and he was still speaking with police in the fourth inning when he said he had to go. Strop went on to get the save in the Cubs' 7-6 win over the Dodgers.

No matter his struggles, Jason Heyward has found ways to help his team. Now he's in a groove at the plate, and he opened up about his time in Chicago.

Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier will head to the injured list Thursday because of a left ankle injury, and Giancarlo Stanton, on the IL since April 1, is dealing with a "residual" left shoulder problem.