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Nationals reward GM Rizzo with 3-year extension
Mike Rizzo, who has been general manager of the Nationals since 2009 and helped lead the team to its first World Series title in 2019, has reached a three-year contract extension with the team.
Cards' Kim to be released from hospital, go on IL
Cardinals pitcher Kwang-Hyun Kim, who has been put on the injured list, is expected to be released from the hospital in Chicago on Saturday and then return to St. Louis for further treatment for a kidney ailment.
Yankees activate SS Torres (leg) from injured list
Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres has been activated from the injured list after dealing with strains of his left quad and hamstring.
Orioles end 19-game losing streak vs. Yankees
The Baltimore Orioles ended their 19-game losing streak against the New York Yankees on Friday night with a 6-3 win in the second game of a doubleheader at Camden Yards.
Trout ties Salmon's Angels HR mark with No. 299
Mike Trout tied Tim Salmon's career record for home runs with the Angels, connecting for No. 299 on Friday night.
Nationals' Soto scratched with left elbow soreness
The Nationals removed left fielder Juan Soto from the lineup for Friday's first game of a doubleheader against the Braves because of a sore left elbow.
Source: Cubs reach minor league deal with Strop
The Cubs agreed to a minor league deal with Pedro Strop on Friday, bringing back the popular reliever after he was released by Cincinnati, according to ESPN and multiple reports.
Francona recovering, still unable to rejoin Indians
It may be some time before Indians manager Terry Francona is healthy enough to rejoin the AL Central leaders.
Nationals' Soto scratched with sore left shoulder
The Nationals removed left fielder Juan Soto from the lineup for Friday's first game of a doubleheader against the Braves because of a sore left shoulder.
Twins put OF Kepler on IL with adductor strain
Twins outfielder Max Kepler went on the IL for the first time in his career with an adductor strain.
Fantasy baseball pickups: Ride Clint Frazier while you can
Outfielder Clint Frazier could lose playing time once the Yankees get healthy, but here's why he shouldn't be sitting on your waiver wire right now.
Moneyball guru Beane buys stake in soccer club
Moneyball guru Billy Beane has strengthening his ties with AZ Alkmaar after buying a minority share in the Dutch club.
'Hey, you've got the best stuff in the big leagues': Inside Yu Darvish's return to elite status
Here's how a heated discussion with his pitching coach and some advice from Trevor Bauer helped the Cubs' righty rediscover his best form.
Kershaw 2nd Dodgers pitcher to reach 2,500 K's
Clayton Kershaw became the second pitcher in Los Angeles Dodgers history to record 2,500 strikeouts, joining Don Sutton, when he got Arizona's Nick Ahmed swinging in the second inning Thursday.
Dodgers' Kershaw records 2,500th strikeout
Clayton Kershaw became the second pitcher in Los Angeles Dodgers history to record 2,500 strikeouts, joining Don Sutton, when he got Arizona's Nick Ahmed swinging in the second inning Thursday night.
Phillies retire Allen's No. 15 in moving ceremony
The Phillies retired Dick Allen's No. 15 on Thursday, the first time they've retired the number of a player who hasn't been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Mets' dirty knees honor Seaver's classic delivery
Every member of the Mets had dirt covering his right knee before Thursday's game against the Yankees, a nod to Tom Seaver's drop-and-drive delivery. Seaver died Monday at age 75.
Astros' Altuve leaves game, getting MRI on knee
After a hard slide into third base, Astros star Jose Altuve left Thursday's game with right knee discomfort and is getting an MRI.
Red Sox's Martinez: Hesitant to test free agency
Boston slugger J.D. Martinez said several variables -- from the unknown financial state of market to the questions about player evaluation after a shortened season -- make him not want to test free agency.
Tom Seaver and why sometimes you really should meet your heroes
As writer T.J. Quinn got to know his childhood idol, he learned Tom was every bit as terrific as he'd imagined.