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Linda Kaye immortalized the pitcher in 1990, and their bond lasted for years.

Carson Benge figured maybe that scraggly mustache was holding him back -- so the rookie outfielder made a big league decision that was followed by a pair of clutch singles in the Mets' win over the Reds.

Shohei Ohtani lamented the flaws in his performance Wednesday night -- even after hitting a leadoff home run and positioning the Dodgers for a combined no-hitter.

Yordan Alvarez homered twice for the second straight night, with his second blast Wednesday night breaking a 3-3 tie to give the Astros a 4-3 victory over the Rangers.

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Enrique Hernández was placed back on the injured list Wednesday because of an oblique tear that will keep him out for several weeks, if not months.

The Yankees' Gerrit Cole was quick to point out Wednesday night that his second straight dominant start in his long-awaited return from Tommy John surgery was just that: his second start. "Small sample size," the former Cy Young winner said.

Detroit Tigers pitchers Casey Mize and Kenley Jansen both left Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Angels because of right groin injuries.

Dodgers outfield prospect Kendall George suffered an injury to his patellar tendon while jumping out of the way to avoid a bat dog in Monday's game for the Double-A Tulsa Drillers.

Dustin May carried a no-hitter into the eighth for the Cardinals, but the Brewers broke through in the eighth with three hits and two runs as they rallied for a 2-1 victory.

Cincinnati Reds starter Rhett Lowder threw 45 pitches to hitters Wednesday at Citi Field, the next step in his recovery from a right shoulder injury.

The Major League Baseball Players Association made the first proposal in collective bargaining talks with MLB.

Philadelphia left-hander Cristopher Sánchez extended his scoreless innings streak to 41⅔ innings on Wednesday to set the Phillies franchise record by passing Hall of Famer Grover Cleveland Alexander.

Marlins starter Eury Pérez left after four shutout innings Wednesday at Toronto when his right hamstring spasmed while stretching.

Former NL MVP outfielder Andrew McCutchen was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Wednesday, after he hit .192 in his 37 games with the team.

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol warned the Brewers on Tuesday about relaying signs from the dugout, including pointing at his ribs, which led to Abner Uribe's antics.

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Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs tight end, is joining the Cleveland Guardians ownership group as a minority investor, he told ESPN, purchasing a stake in the team he grew up watching.

Kiké Hernández is probably headed to the injured list because of a strained left oblique only two days into his season debut for the Dodgers.