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The education of Derek Jeter, baseball CEO
A champion in New York, Jeter didn't come to Miami to lose. Here's an inside look at how he plans to build a winner while learning on the job in South Beach.
Should the Yankees concede the AL East? Weighing the pros and cons
Aaron Judge says the goal is to beat Boston. It's not impossible, but resting up for the wild-card game and (hopefully) beyond could be wiser.
The 100s tracker: Boston's 114 pace? Good. The O's? Not so good
As we track teams that could hit triple-digit wins or losses, the Red Sox have managed to pick up their torrid pace while helping the Orioles sink to new lows.
Power Rankings: New rivals boost AL's dominance
The Red Sox might be delivering a season for the ages, but they aren't the only hot team heading towards the stretch.
Inaugural Baseball HOF signed ball sets record
A baseball signed at the inaugural Baseball Hall of Fame induction in 1939 by all of the inductees who attended the ceremony sold on Saturday night for a record price.
Bote spoils Scherzer's gem with walk-off slam
With two out in the bottom of the ninth and facing a two-strike count, Cubs pinch hitter David Bote delivered a walk-off grand slam to stun the Nationals on Sunday night at Wrigley.
Maddon, A-Rod discuss comments about Darvish
Joe Maddon and Alex Rodriguez spoke briefly Sunday before the Cubs took on the Nationals after Rodriguez made pointed remarks about injured right-hander Yu Darvish two weeks ago on an ESPN broadcast.
Bases-loaded walk sends Rockies past Dodgers
Chris Iannetta's bases-loaded, two-out walk in the ninth inning gave the Rockies the victory over the Dodgers, their second walk-off win in as many days.
M's Diaz 1st to get all 4 saves in sweep since '04
Mariners closer Edwin Diaz on Sunday became the first pitcher to record four saves in a single series since 2004 as Seattle rallied to complete a four-game sweep of the Houston Astros.
Dazzling Didi a steady presence at short for Yankees
Performances like he had Sunday have almost become routine for Didi Gregorius as he has eased the transition from Derek Jeter the past few years.
Sale fans 12 in five innings in strong DL return
Chris Sale celebrated his return from the disabled list by striking out 12 over five dominant innings, and the Red Sox moved 50 games over .500 by completing a sweep of the lowly Orioles with a 4-1 victory Sunday.
Mets' Wright 'all smiles' after Class A return
After an 0-for-3 day in five innings for Class A St. Lucie, David Wright admitted to feeling "butterflies" as he played in his first baseball game in almost a year.
Dodgers find Ryu spot; Maeda, Stripling to pen
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that Hyun-Jin Ryu will be activated from the disabled list Wednesday, while Kenta Maeda and Ross Stripling will be used as relievers.
Cards' Weaver cuts finger on tray, misses start
Cardinals pitcher Luke Weaver cut his finger while opening a food tray in the clubhouse at Kansas City and was scratched from his start against the Royals. Right-hander Tyson Ross made his first start for the Cardinals in Weaver's place.
Red Sox ace Sale off DL, limited to 100 pitches
After missing the past two weeks with inflammation in his pitching shoulder, Red Sox ace Chris Sale will start Sunday's game against the Orioles.
Can Cole Hamels be the stopper the Cubs need in their rotation?
The veteran lefty has one mission in his home debut Sunday: deliver more of what the Cubs need from him on the mound.
A pitcher for MVP? It's rare, but this could be Max Scherzer's year
The Nats ace has a legitimate shot at joining Clayton Kershaw and Justin Verlander as the only hurlers in the past quarter century to win the award.
Santana frustrated with Twins' front office
Twins pitcher Ervin Santana recently voiced his frustration with Minnesota's front office, saying "they took our pieces away" with a flurry of trades over the past month.
Jansen making progress, no date for return
Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is doing well after experiencing trouble with his heart again, though it remains uncertain when he will return to the mound.
Bauer has X-ray on ankle; Encarnacion to DL
Indians ace Trevor Bauer left Saturday's start in the seventh inning after being struck in the ankle by a line drive, but the club believes he avoided serious injury. The team also said Edwin Encarnacion would be put on the 10-day DL with a biceps injury.
