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Morales homers in 6th game in row as Jays rally
Blue Jays slugger Kendrys Morales matched a franchise record with a homer in his sixth straight game Saturday night in a 8-6 win over the Phillies.
Olney: 2018 plans derailed, Nationals seek a sense of direction
Favored to win the NL East, the Nats were contenders at the deadline but gave up three weeks later. Do they know what's next?
Jays not expecting Tulowitzki to play this season
The Blue Jays are not expecting Troy Tulowitzki back this season, meaning the shortstop will miss all of 2018 due to injuries to both feet.
Jays' Sanchez back after suitcase-related injury
Aaron Sanchez, who suffered a bruised right index finger on June 21, when it got caught in a falling suitcase, is off the DL and will start for the Blue Jays on Saturday.
Giants' Posey opts for surgery, out 6-8 months
Giants catcher Buster Posey faces a six- to eight-month recovery period after opting to have surgery to repair the labrum and remove a bone spur in his right hip.
The stories behind Cubs' top Players Weekend nicknames
"Stringbean Slinger." "Speedpass." "Salt." Chicago's pitching staff got creative this year. But what do those names mean? Let them tell you.
Perez's promised HR, rookie feat spark K.C. win
Ryan O'Hearn and Hunter Dozier became the first rookies to hit back-to-back homers to tie and win a game in the ninth inning, lifting the Royals over the Indians and capping a game that featured a promised home run from Salvador Perez and a strange delay.
Leak in outfield fountain delays Indians-Royals
A pipe burst near Kauffman Stadium's iconic outfield fountains, causing flooding in right field and leading to a 30-minute delay in Friday's game between the Royals and Indians.
Trout returns to Angels lineup after family death
Angels star Mike Trout is back in the lineup after time away with a wrist injury and the death of his brother-in-law last week. Trout has not played since Aug. 1.
The best of MLB Players Weekend
Here's what stands out as your favorite stars get a chance to show off their style on the diamond all weekend long.
Mets' Bruce comes off DL, out to 'right the ship'
Jay Bruce, who is batting just .212 with three homers in 62 games, was activated off the DL on Friday and said he's eager "right the ship" after the Mets gave him a three-year, $39 million free-agent deal last winter.
3 minor leaguers suspended for drug violations
Houston OF Carlos Diaz (56 games), Milwaukee pitcher Franklin Hernandez (76) and Cubs pitcher Braxton Light (50) all were suspended for drug violations.
Take 2: Cubs' Bote strikes again with walk-off HR
Rookie David Bote struck again, connecting in the 10th for another game-ending home run that sent the Cubs over the Reds for their third straight victory.
Verlander gets 'killer' $1M lunch in Beverly Hills
Astros pitcher Justin Verlander had lunch in Beverly Hills, and he was charged $1 million by the waiter for "Dodger Killer" after prevailing in the '17 World Series.
White Sox manager Renteria cleared by doctors
Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria, who has missed four games because of lightheadedness, got the OK from doctors to rejoin the team. He's en route to Detroit to meet the Sox there, but might not make it in time for Friday's game.
After PRP injection, Chapman out 2 more weeks
Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman will have his left knee injury re-evaluated in two weeks after he underwent a plasma-rich platelet injection Friday, according to manager Aaron Boone.
Brewers demote struggling RP Knebel to minors
Milwaukee Brewers reliever Corey Knebel has been demoted to the minors, the latest turn in a difficult season for the former All-Star closer.
The power of Mookie Betts' disciplined aggression
How do you solve the puzzle of rising strikeouts? For Betts and the Red Sox, it's all about jumping on the good stuff early.
Nine big questions that will decide this Red Sox team's place in history
Racking up regular-season wins is great, but Boston will be remembered for how it fares in October.
MLB's next big thing: Handicapping Cy Young and MVP races
With the awards battles far too close to call, we created a new formula to separate the favorites from the pack. Plus, a chat with Terry Francona.