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An incredible July didn't just put the Giants back in the wild-card chase; it let them keep their Fab Five for another stretch run.

Will the Yankees and Red Sox pay for standing pat? Are the Cubs poised to take off? And how will the Franimal fit in with the Indians?

With Joc Pederson struggling defensively at first base, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that he'll use Cody Bellinger at first on days when Max Muncy is playing second base.

Yasiel Puig said Thursday he hopes he can make his dream of winning a championship come true this season with the Indians. He said his new team has the players and the potential to reach the World Series.

As he integrates four new players into his clubhouse, Cubs manager Joe Maddon isn't sweating the playing time ramifications for those already on the roster: "I will move guys in and out, but I don't feel as compelled to do it as I felt last year."

Yasiel Puig said Thursday he hopes he can make his dream of winning a championship come true this season with the Indians. He said his new team has the players and the potential to reach the World Series.

Indians manager Terry Francona underwent eye surgery on Thursday, and a team spokesman said the procedure was unexpected. He is expected to return to the dugout Friday.

Trevor Bauer joined his new Reds teammates Thursday and will make his first start for Cincinnati against the Braves on Saturday night.

A day after New York didn't trade Zack Wheeler (or anyone else), he spun a beauty as the Mets' unexpected resurgence rolled on. How long can it last?

As the clock ticked toward 4 p.m., the deal that would soon send shock waves across baseball still seemed so unlikely that Greinke took the mound at Yankee Stadium. Here's how the ace started July 31 a D-back and ended it an Astro.

Six players and both managers have been suspended by Major League Baseball for their roles in Tuesday's benches-clearing brawl between the Reds and Pirates.

Indians manager Terry Francona underwent eye surgery on Thursday, and a team spokesman said the procedure was unexpected.

Major league batters are on pace to hit 600 more home runs than in any previous season, nearly 10% above the record set two years ago.

The Giants haven't said how long Alex Dickerson will be out with a right oblique strain.

L.A. owns baseball's best record, but not its best bullpen. In the end, the Dodgers refused to part with prospects for a high-end reliever so now they'll have to solve their pen problems from within.

Nicholas Castellanos headlines a midseason roster makeover in Chicago as Theo Epstein, Joe Maddon & Co. attempt to improve an underachieving team.

Mike Trout -- still just 27 years old -- continued to move up the ranks of the all-time greats this past month. Here's why passing Barry Larkin and other legends is so impressive -- and how he has done it.

Red Sox starter Rick Porcello apologized for taking out his frustrations on two TV monitors in the dugout after he was rocked for six runs in Wednesday night's 8-5 loss to the Rays.

While Indians manager Terry Francona admitted Wednesday he was concerned Trevor Bauer could have had a negative impact on the team had he remained on the roster, Bauer said it doesn't matter since he has been traded to the Reds.

Dodgers top pitching prospect Dustin May will make his major league debut Friday against the Padres, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.