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Mets trade closer Familia to A's for prospects
The Mets have traded closer Jeurys Familia to the Athletics for two prospects and international slot money.
Familia sits vs. Yanks while Mets work A's trade
The New York Mets will sit closer Jeurys Familia Saturday against the New York Yankees while they continue to work on a trade with Oakland.
Cespedes out of lineup day after surgery hint
Yoenis Cespedes is out of the Mets' starting lineup Saturday, one day after he returned from the disabled list and said he may need surgery on both heels that would sideline him for eight to 10 months.
Cards P Martinez to DL with oblique strain
The St. Louis Cardinals have placed pitcher Carlos Martinez on the 10-day disabled list with a right oblique strain.
Sean Doolittle's All-Star diary: Go behind the ropes in D.C.
From the Home Run Derby to the red carpet, the Nats closer gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the All-Star atmosphere of his home park.
Roundtable: All-Stars on the best stories in baseball and more
At the Midsummer Classic, we asked MLB's brightest stars what has them jazzed about the sport and its future -- and what they'd change.
O's Jones, Davis get stuck in elevator after loss
A long night on the field for Orioles' players Adam Jones and Chris Davis got even longer when their elevator became stuck between floors at their Toronto hotel Friday night.
Social media shows Mike Trout is what's great about baseball
When MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said Mike Trout is not "actively engaged," social media responded by showing him otherwise.
Sources: Mets, A's working on Familia trade
Mets closer Jeurys Familia was held out of Friday night's win over the Yankees, with manager Mickey Callaway saying he was told midgame not to use Familia because "there could be a potential trade happening."
Boone: Pitcher woes, standings won't affect Yanks
The Yankees optioned rookie hurler Domingo German to Triple-A after his latest struggle, but skipper Aaron Boone said Friday that the team is keeping their focus.
Strasburg, Scherzer get testy in Nats' dugout
After exiting in the fifth inning following a less than stellar return to the mound, Stephen Strasburg argued with fellow pitcher Max Scherzer in the Nationals' dugout, with the pair ending up having a talk with manager Davey Martinez.
Braves' Albies to miss time with tight hammy
All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies of the Atlanta Braves will probably miss a couple of games after an early exit because of tightness in his right hamstring.
Angels' Ohtani starts work to get back on mound
Though back in the lineup as a hitter, the Angels hope Shohei Ohtani can continue to rehab his injured UCL and get back on the mound before the end of the season.
Friday game hottest ever at Rangers' ballpark
Friday's game between the Rangers and Indians saw a temperature of 107 degrees, the hottest ever recorded since the Texas ballpark opened 25 years ago.
'Relieved' Machado wants to win ring with L.A.
Now a member of the Dodgers, shortstop Manny Machado said he's only concerned about one thing: "I want to win a ring."
Red Sox 2B Holt day-to-day with knee contusion
Red Sox second baseman Brock Holt left Friday night's game at Detroit in the fourth inning after suffering a right knee contusion.
Suspended Cano may return to Mariners at 1B
Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano will be used some at first base when he returns from suspension next month, according to Seattle GM Jerry Dipoto.
Hader apologizes to teammates before game
Before the Brewers' first game since the All-Star break, reliever Josh Hader apologized to teammates for offensive tweets that were unearthed during the All-Star Game on Tuesday. He will undergo sensitivity training.
Tigers' Fulmer on DL with left oblique strain
With the Tigers likely to miss the postseason for a fourth consecutive year, it remains to be seen what impact Michael Fulmer's left oblique strain could have on Detroit trying to trade him by the July 31 non-waiver deadline.
Carpenter ties MLB record with 3 HR, 2 doubles
Cardinals star Matt Carpenter had a historic game on Friday, crushing three home runs and two doubles against the Cubs. He's just the second player in the modern era with three home runs and two doubles in the same game.
