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The Diamondbacks' infielder/outfielder already has blown past his career high in home runs, but he's not the only surprising slugger this season.

Atlanta's current hot stretch has shown the Braves are capable of distancing themselves from the Phillies and the rest of their division.

If Masahiro Tanaka's two-hitter Monday and the couple of games before that are an indication of where New York's pitching is headed, watch out.

Dominican authorities on Monday identified the man they believe paid hit men to try to kill David Ortiz, adding that they were closing in on the mastermind and motive behind the shooting of the famous slugger who is recovering at a hospital in Boston.

Edwin Encarnacion received a warm ovation from fans when he made his Yankees debut at home Monday night.

Justin Upton homered on the first pitch he saw in his return from the injured list, Mike Trout had a solo homer among his four hits and the Los Angeles Angels used a seven-run second inning to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-5 Monday night.

Five years ago, veteran big leaguer Nick Hundley befriended a boy named Zach Sprader during the young baseball fan's fight against leukemia. Following Sprader's death in October 2015, Hundley has maintained a lasting friendship with his family.

Edwin Encarnacion received a warm ovation from fans when he made his Yankees debut at home Monday night.

Padres third baseman Manny Machado denied he made contact with plate umpire Bill Welke after being ejected for arguing a called third strike Saturday night and said he'll appeal his one-game suspension and fine.

Authorities in the Dominican Republic say they are closing in on the mastermind and motive behind the shooting of Red Sox baseball great David Ortiz as he recovers in a hospital in Boston.

The Rangers placed outfielder Hunter Pence on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right groin strain and also activated Willie Calhoun.

Padres third baseman Manny Machado was suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount on Monday for arguing and making contact with an umpire over the weekend, Major League Baseball said in a statement.

Scooter Gennett has begun a rehab assignment, the final step in returning from a severe groin sprain in spring training that has sidelined the Cincinnati Reds' All-Star second baseman all season.

A breakthrough first half has the Dodgers slugger in front of the reigning NL MVP for top vote-getter honors. Where does your favorite star rank?

L.A. has been on top for much of the season, but the Braves, Cubs and Brewers are in hot pursuit.

Building a bullpen often is a general manager's biggest challenge -- just ask the Dodgers. Does anyone have the secret formula?

Giancarlo Stanton, Edwin Encarnacion and soon Aaron Judge. The Bronx Bombers figure to be living up to their name with a frighteningly powerful lineup.

Baseball has never seen a series quite like the four-game set this weekend in Colorado, which featured a record 92 runs and two epic comebacks.

The teams combined for 92 runs over the course of the series, including a 14-13 Padres victory Sunday.

Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier said he was surprised to be sent down now to make room for Edwin Encarnacion.