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Cubs-Braves postponed; makeup game Aug. 30
The final game of a three-game series between the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves has been postponed because of rain. The makeup game has been set for Aug. 30.
Price stymies Orioles, goes distance in 6-2 win
David Price took a shutout into the ninth inning and held Baltimore to five hits in his first complete game this season, leading the Boston Red Sox past the Orioles 6-2 on Thursday night.
LeMahieu has no ligament damage in left thumb
Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu said he got "overall pretty good news" Thursday, when it was determined he had no ligament damage in his left thumb and would not need surgery.
Teixeira 'not surprised' about Cano suspension
Mark Teixeira, Robinson Cano's teammate with the Yankees for five years, says he is "not surprised" by the Seattle star's 80-game suspension for a banned substance. The ESPN analyst did not offer any specifics or examples to support the assertion.
Angels closer Middleton decides on TJ surgery
Angels reliever Keynan Middleton will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, putting an early end to his second big-league season.
With Marte ailing, Pirates to call up Meadows
The Pirates are calling up top outfield prospect Austin Meadows from Triple-A. With Starling Marte nursing discomfort in his right side, Meadows will likely see some time in center field.
Rangers scratch Hamels with stiff neck
The Rangers scratched left-hander Cole Hamels with a stiff neck, and righty Doug Fister got the start Thursday night against the White Sox. Hamels said he thinks he'll need time for his neck to loosen up.
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."
