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White Sox manager Tony La Russa said he ultimately trusted the process behind his decision to order an intentional walk to Trea Turner with a 1-2 count in Chicago's 11-9 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday.

Minnesota's Luis Arraez, Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa became the seventh trio of teammates to open a game with three straight home runs, starting a barrage of five long balls in 2 1/3 innings against New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole on Thursday.

Tyler Stephenson is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks due to a fractured right thumb suffered in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Lawyers for Angel Hernandez say MLB manipulated the umpire's evaluations, renewing the allegation in an attempt to reinstate the racial discrimination lawsuit he lost last year.

While a handful of squads have dominated the top of the rankings so far this season, one powerhouse is trying to pull away.

Gary Sanchez and the Minnesota Twins agreed Thursday to a $9 million, one-year contract, avoiding an arbitration hearing that had been scheduled for next week.

The Cubs and Willson Contreras have reached an agreement on a contract for the 2022 season, with a source telling ESPN that the catcher will make $9.625 million.

Every member of the Angels' starting lineup walked up to a different Nickelback song ... but it didn't help them in the win column.

While a handful of squads have dominated the top of the rankings so far this season, one powerhouse is trying to pull away.

Veteran Enrique Hernandez -- bothered recently by a right hip flexor strain, Boston manager Alex Cora said Wednesday -- was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Red Sox prior to their game against the Los Angeles Angels.

Clayton Kershaw is set to return Sunday against the Giants from a month-long stint on the injured list.

The Twins' Carlos Correa is back from the COVID-19 injured list after missing eight games because of the virus.

The Atlanta Braves lost Wednesday's arbitration case against shortstop Dansby Swanson but were successful against outfielder Adam Duvall.

The Giants have optioned struggling catcher Joey Bart to Triple-A and acquired catcher Austin Wynns to replace him at the major league level.

Fan voting began Wednesday for Major League Baseball's 2022 All-Star Game to be held at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 19. Starters will be announced July 8.

Former Dodgers catcher Mike Scioscia will manage the National League team of prospects and retired shortstop Jimmy Rollins will lead the American League group at the All-Star Futures Game.

How an unknown lefty became a New York Yankees ace -- and maybe this year's AL All-Star Game starter.

Angels star Mike Trout was pulled due to groin tightness as Los Angeles tied a franchise record with its 13th straight loss.

Brewers closer Josh Hader's bid to claim sole possession of the major league record for the longest scoreless-inning streak fell just short Tuesday night.

Pete Alonso left the Mets' game against the Padres after getting hit by a pitch and falling awkwardly leading off the second inning.