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Kershaw says extra-inning rule 'not real baseball'
Even though the Dodgers are 5-1 this season in extra innings, ace left-hander Clayton Kershaw isn't a fan of the rule putting a runner at second base to start the inning, calling it "not real baseball."
Gerrit Cole has a home run problem. What's going wrong for the Yankees ace?
New York's $324 million man has given up a league-high 13 homers and is winless in his past four starts. What's up -- and can he turn it around?
Fantasy Focus Baseball: 2020 Underachievers, 2021 Rankings And A Weekend Preview
Eric and Tristan talk struggling stars, ranking risers and what to watch for this weekend!
The amazing numbers behind the Braves' 29-run outburst
Adam Duvall, Ronald Acuna Jr., Freddie Freeman & Co. put together a night like we've never seen before.
MLB Playoff Push: Yankees and Orioles -- yes, Orioles -- set for showdown
From the games that matter most to what the matchups would be if the season ended today, we get you ready for baseball's wild sprint to the finish.
Braves' 29 runs second most in MLB since 1900
A day after being shut out, the Braves hit seven homers and scored 29 runs against the Marlins on Wednesday night, falling just one run short of tying the MLB record for most in a game.
Bay Area teams play under eerie, smoky skies
A number of Northern California wildfires sent a thick, sometimes orange-glowing haze over the area Wednesday that left the Bay Area -- and its ballparks -- in an eerie darkness all day.
For 'Great One,' Pirates, MLB honor Clemente
Roberto Clemente's iconic No. 21 has been a fixture in Pittsburgh for more than 60 years. Its presence has only grown since the Hall of Fame outfielder's death at age 38 on New Year's Eve 1972 in a plane crash off the coast of his native Puerto Rico.
Timberlake in Nashville group seeking MLB team
Justin Timberlake was added to a Nashville group working toward bringing an MLB franchise to the city, joining the entertainment side of a collective that also includes baseball executives Dave Dombrowski and Dave Stewart.
Puerto Rican players can wear Roberto Clemente's No. 21 on Sept. 9
Major League Baseball will allow all Puerto Rican players to wear No. 21 to commemorate Roberto Clemente Day on Sept. 9.
Giants sign 1B Smoak to minor league deal
Justin Smoak has been designated to the Giants' alternate site after signing a minor league deal with the team. The first baseman, who was released by Milwaukee on Tuesday, has 196 career home runs.
Albies, out since Aug. 4, activated by Braves
Second baseman Ozzie Albies, who hasn't played for more than a month because of a wrist injury, has been activated off the injured list by the Braves.
Nats put Kendrick on IL with hamstring strain
The Nationals put 1B Howie Kendrick on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Sunday, with a strained left hamstring.
How top MLB closer Liam Hendriks channeled his inner dragon
How the Oakland A's closer staged his own midcareer rebirth to become one of baseball's top late-game firemen.
Handicapping the MLB teams battling for the final NL playoff spots
Most of the postseason field has taken shape, but the final NL berths will see a race to the end. Here's who is best built to make it.
Broken finger likely to sideline Hosmer 2-3 weeks
The Padres placed first baseman Eric Hosmer on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a broken left index finger and manager Jayce Tingler said the recovery time could be two to three weeks.
Tigers' Schoop OK after being hit on wrist by pitch
The Tigers appeared to dodge a potential problem after second baseman Jonathan Schoop was hit on the right wrist by a pitch during Tuesday night's game against the Brewers.
Cashman fires up Yanks: 'We're capable of more'
General manager Brian Cashman spoke to the struggling Yankees in Buffalo on Tuesday, trying to reinvigorate a roster that has lost four straight games and 14 of 19.
Reds prez: 'Extremely disappointed' if no playoffs
Reds president of baseball operations Dick Williams expressed confidence in manager David Bell and his coaching staff Tuesday but said he would be "extremely disappointed" if the team fails to make the playoffs.
Tigers' Schoop (wrist contusion) exits after HBP
Tigers infielder Jonathan Schoop left Tuesday's game against Milwaukee with a right wrist contusion after being hit by a pitch in the fourth inning.
