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After an odd April in which there were more strikeouts than hits in MLB games, May marked a return to form with 7,033 hits and 6,971 K's.

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife, Ciara, have partnered with the Portland Diamond Project in an attempt to bring Major League Baseball to the city.

Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz qualified for the U.S. Senior Open on Thursday, emerging from a three-man playoff to take the final spot.

A Jason Heyward RBI groundout and a Javy Baez walk -- not to mention a big night by Ben Zobrist -- left Joe Maddon and his team smiling.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Clayton Kershaw will have an MRI and will not travel with the team for the weekend's series in Colorado. Kershaw's back tightened Thursday night during his first start since a stint on the DL with biceps tendinitis.

It's beginning to look like we've already seen the best of the Dodgers ace as his return to the mound is cut short by another injury.

Marlins manager Don Mattingly said Thursday that he's replacing Brad Ziegler as the team's closer. While he has just one blown save, Ziegler is 0-5 with a 7.83 ERA. Mattingly didn't name a closer, but Kyle Barraclough is a likely option.

Dustin Pedroia had a sore left knee and was a late scratch for the Red Sox as they opened a four-game series against the Astros. Mookie Betts, sidelined with tightness in his left side, missed his fifth straight game.

Twins first baseman Joe Mauer has experienced concussion-like symptoms since hurting his neck three weeks ago, and his return to the lineup stalled while working out Thursday as he had sensitivity to light and noise.

Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley said that he expects quarterback Kyler Murray to be playing for the Sooners this season, regardless of what happens in next week's Major League Baseball draft.

Mariners leadoff man Dee Gordon has come off the 10-day disabled list after missing more than a week with a lingering big toe injury.

Cardinals starter Alex Reyes returned to the disabled list on Thursday, one day after being activated from the 60-day DL, this time with a "significant" lat strain, according to general manager Michael Girsch.

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Josh Hader is far from the first person to face consequences for missteps on social media.

The Oakland Athletics activated slugger Khris Davis from the 10-day disabled list.

As the calendar flips, we evaluate the chances of baseball's division leaders staying on top for the long haul and look at other statistical trends through two months.

Why waiting for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. might be the best thing for Toronto. Plus, a stat that could decide the NL Central and an inside look at the Brewers' approach.

With success comes scrutiny, as the surprising Braves are about to find out with the team that has ruled the NL East in town for a first-place showdown.

As strikeouts, walks and home runs have increased exponentially, they are swallowing other aspects of the game.

Nathan Eovaldi pitched six innings of no-hit ball in his return to the majors following a second Tommy John surgery, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 6-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night.

Whatever tweaks the Nationals ace made to his delivery worked as he shut down the Orioles with one of his best outings of the season.