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12-hour delay keeps Yanks at airport overnight
The Yankees spent the night at Dulles Airport after their flight to Kansas City for a series against the Royals was delayed for close to 12 hours. With no hotels available, the players waited in the terminal or slept on the plane.
Position of strength: AL overloaded with All-Star shortstops
With Francisco Lindor, Manny Machado, Carlos Correa, Didi Gregorius and Andrelton Simmons, there's no shortage of top-notch shortstops in the AL.
Brewers put Ryan Braun on DL with tight back
The Brewers put Ryan Braun on the disabled list because of the back tightness that has kept him on the bench for the past three games. Braun is hitting .222 with five home runs and 20 RBIs this season.
Cards C Kelly to DL; Wainwright to 60-day DL
The Cardinals have put catcher Carson Kelly on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring, a setback for a team already without the injured Yadier Molina behind the plate.
Braves put Soroka on DL with shoulder strain
Mike Soroka, the Braves' top pitching prospect who is 1-1 in three starts with the team, was placed on the DL with a shoulder strain.
Dodgers GM: Roberts' job safe despite start
Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi said the team has not lost confidence in manager Dave Roberts despite a bad start.
Nats C Wieters undergoes hamstring surgery
Nationals catcher Matt Wieters had surgery Wednesday on his left hamstring, the team announced Thursday.
Real or not? J.D. Martinez, Red Sox were meant for each other
After a longer-than-expected courting period, J.D. Martinez and the Red Sox finally came together and it looks like a match made in heaven.
Cubs out of the zone as strikeout issues return
With his team suffering through another double-digit strikeout game, Joe Maddon is looking for Cubs hitters to stop chasing bad pitches.
Speed vs. power: Could '80s Cardinals cut it in today's game?
The Cardinals of Willie McGee and Vince Coleman ran wild, winning three pennants in the '80s, but how would they fare in today's homer-happy world?
Giants' Belt: Umpire called strike to end game
Brandon Belt said the Giants were cheated out of a potential win against the Reds on Wednesday because the plate umpire wanted the game to end early.
Colon hit by ball, says his 'big belly' can take it
Bartolo Colon laughed off having a line drive hit him in the stomach, allowing four hits in 7 2/3 shutout innings and giving the Texas Rangers a 5-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday.
Jeter optimistic despite Marlins frustrations
As the Marlins rebuild and seek to reinvigorate their attendance and win-loss record, Derek Jeter says "there are a lot of positives."
Cora surprised by Smith's comment on injury
Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he doesn't agree with Carson Smith's opinion that fatigue could have contributed to his dislocated pitching shoulder.
Gallo on playing 3B: 'I'd rather catch, no joke'
Joey Gallo wouldn't tell the Rangers "no" if they asked him to fill the team's hole at third base, but admitted, "I don't want it. ... I hate it, no joke."
Rays put Gomez on DL, call up prospect Arroyo
Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez, who is batting just .200 with 11 RBIs this season, was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right groin.
Twins catcher Castro out for rest of season
The Twins will be without catcher Jason Castro for the rest of the season as his knee injury was more serious than expected.
Votto apologizes to Paxton, Canada for remarks
Reds All-Star Joey Votto apologized to James Paxton and Canadian baseball for his comments on the Mariners pitcher and fellow Canadian's feat of throwing a no-hitter on his home country's soil this month.
Mets put Cespedes on DL with hip flexor strain
Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, who suffered a mild strain of his right hip flexor on May 6, has landed on the disabled list.
Swihart's agent wants trade from Red Sox
The agent for Blake Swihart, a former top prospect who has battled injuries and struggled to find playing time with the Red Sox, has requested that his client be traded out of Boston.