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MLB testing modified 'pie slice' shift ban in minors

July 12, 2022 - 9:16pm
The Florida State League will limit defensive shifts by drawing chalk lines in a pie shape from second base to the outfield grass starting July 22.

Albert Pujols high-fived Nelly after mashing a home run

July 12, 2022 - 7:34pm
The MLB legend and got props from another St. Louis icon after hitting his 685th career home run.

Rays' IL pushed to 16 with LHP Fleming (oblique)

July 12, 2022 - 7:01pm
The Rays increased their injured list to a major league-high 16 when left-hander Josh Fleming was placed on the IL with right oblique tightness on Tuesday night before Tampa Bay took on the Boston Red Sox in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Rodon, Martinez, Cooper added to ASG rosters

July 12, 2022 - 4:18pm
Giants starter Carlos Rodon, and designated hitters J.D. Martinez of the Red Sox and Garrett Cooper of the Marlins have been named as injury replacements for next Tuesday's All-Star Game.

Thomson makes MLB history in native Canada

July 12, 2022 - 4:18pm
Philadelphia's Rob Thomson became the first Canadian to manage a major league game in his home country when he led the Phillies against the Blue Jays on Tuesday night.

Red Sox SP Sale to make season debut vs. Rays

July 11, 2022 - 8:55pm
Boston left-handed starter Chris Sale, who has missed all season with a rib injury as the Red Sox have battled back into playoff contention, is set to make his 2022 debut Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Realmuto, Nola, others unvaccinated out vs. Jays

July 11, 2022 - 7:34pm
The Phillies will be without J.T. Realmuto, Alec Bohm, Aaron Nola and Kyle Gibson during a two-game series in Toronto due to Canadian restrictions on unvaccinated travelers.

Phils' Bohm appears to injure hand on slide, exits

July 11, 2022 - 7:34pm
Philadelphia third baseman Alec Bohm left the Phillies' game with an apparent hand injury after sliding headfirst into second base Monday night.

Pete's 3-peat? 2-time champ Alonso enters Derby

July 11, 2022 - 3:52pm
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso will participate in the Home Run Derby next week in Los Angeles, telling reporters on Monday that he's "really looking forward to it" after having won the previous two events.

Rays' Franco to undergo surgery, out 5-8 weeks

July 11, 2022 - 3:52pm
Rays shortstop Wander Franco will undergo surgery to repair a fractured hamate bone in his right hand on Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined for five to eight weeks.

Merrifield's games-played streak ends at 553

July 11, 2022 - 3:52pm
The Royals' Whit Merrifield didn't play in the opener of a split doubleheader against the Tigers on Monday, ending his consecutive games streak at a franchise-record 553.

MLB All-Star Home Run Derby: Can anyone take down HR king Pete Alonso?

July 11, 2022 - 2:12pm
The back-to-back long-ball champ will attempt to defend his crown in L.A. How will the rest of the field stack up against the Mets slugger?

Dodger Stadium workers threatening to strike

July 11, 2022 - 1:11pm
Unite Here Local 11, the union that represents Dodger Stadium concession workers, has threatened a strike in the days leading up to the All-Star Game.

Ex-Met Cano to make Braves debut vs. old team

July 11, 2022 - 1:11pm
Robinson Cano will make his Braves debut Monday against his former team, the Mets, in the opener of a key three-game series between the division rivals.

Fantasy baseball pickups: Three players with prime opportunity in July

July 11, 2022 - 11:18am
Tristan H. Cockcroft highlights which players need to be added to this week's fantasy baseball rosters.

Braves send 3 prospects to Royals for No. 35 pick

July 11, 2022 - 10:24am
The Braves have traded prospects Drew Waters, Andrew Hoffmann and CJ Alexander to the Royals for the 35th pick in the draft. Atlanta now has the ninth-most available slot money in the draft after the deal.

Braves acquire vet 2B Cano from Padres for cash

July 10, 2022 - 6:29pm
The Braves acquired veteran second baseman Robinson Cano from the Padres for cash considerations.

Grossman's first error in 440 games costs Tigers

July 10, 2022 - 6:29pm
Left fielder Robbie Grossman dropped Luis Robert's short fly with two outs in the eighth to end his record errorless streak at 440 games and set up two unearned Chicago runs that snapped a tie, lifting the White Sox to a 4-2 win over Detroit on Sunday.

Rangers radio engineer dies after collapsing

July 10, 2022 - 6:29pm
Ted Nichols-Payne, the Texas Rangers' radio network engineer for nearly 30 years, collapsed in the parking lot of Globe Life Field before Sunday's game against Minnesota and died at a hospital. He was 56.

Ohtani named AL All-Star as pitcher and hitter

July 10, 2022 - 4:34pm
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani was elected to the American League All-Star team as a pitcher and hitter for the second consecutive season, while brothers William and Willson Contreras will both start for the National League.

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