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With division races looking like runaways, where's the drama?
With the Cardinals pulling away from the Cubs in the NL Central, the regular-season intrigue might be limited to the push for the wild-card spots.
Red Sox fire Dombrowski one season after title
The Boston Red Sox fired president Dave Dombrowski on Sunday. The team plans to elevate assistant general manager Eddie Romero to lead its baseball-operations department, sources told ESPN.
Cubs' Russell exits game after taking pitch to face
Cubs shortstop Addison Russell left Sunday's game shortly after being hit in the face by a pitch.
Cole's 15-K birthday gem powers Astros' 21-1 win
Gerrit Cole celebrated his 29th birthday by allowing one hit with 15 strikeouts in a season-high eight innings, and the Houston Astros routed Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners 21-1 Sunday to complete a four-game sweep.
Cole's 15 K birthday gem powers Astros' 21-1 win
Gerrit Cole celebrated his 29th birthday by allowing one hit with 15 strikeouts in a season-high eight innings, and the Houston Astros routed Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners 21-1 Sunday to complete a four-game sweep.
Nats' Suzuki day-to-day with elbow inflammation
Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki is day-to-day with elbow inflammation.
Cubs' Russell taken out after being hit in face
Cubs shortstop Addison Russell left Sunday's game shortly after being hit in the face with a pitch.
Nats' Suzuki waiting for MRI results on elbow
Washington catcher Kurt Suzuki had an MRI on his right elbow because he still feels tingling in his arm after an awkward throw to second base.
Injured Harper still not in Phillies lineup
Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper is still out of the starting lineup because of an injured right hand.
Wait ... is a pitcher singing the national anthem?
Pirates lefty Steven Brault will make an encore performance today at PNC Park. Here's what a music major turned major leaguer thinks about the song -- and how to sing it.
Astros' Springer back after concussion absence
Astros outfielder George Springer is back in the lineup after missing three games with a concussion.
How 'Gio Urshela?' became 'Gio Urshela!'
While the Yankees -- and the rest of baseball -- were discovering him, the out-of-the-blue Bronx Bomber was discovering himself.
Wait ... is a pitcher singing the national anthem? Pirates' Steven Brault on 'The Star Spangled Banner'
The Bucs lefty will make an encore performance today at PNC Park. Here's what a music major turned major leaguer thinks about the song -- and how to sing it.
If Javier Baez is out for the stretch run, who steps into his shoes?
With their star shortstop on the shelf and their playoff bid on the line, the Cubs are missing him both in the lineup and on defense.
Nats' Barrett has scoreless IP in emotional return
Nats reliever Aaron Barrett pitched a scoreless fifth in his first major league appearance in four years Saturday against the Braves and was consoled by manager Dave Martinez as he wept in the dugout afterward.
Trout (toe) out of lineup, draws PH walk in ninth
Angels star Mike Trout, who left Friday's game against the White Sox with soreness in his right toe, did not start Saturday night but entered as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning and drew an intentional walk.
Cubs' Baez dealing with hairline fracture in thumb
Javier Baez will see a hand specialist Monday, at which point a timeline for his return will be determined.
Mets activate Lowrie for 1st time this season
Mets infielder Jed Lowrie, who has dealt with knee, hamstring and calf injuries, has been activated from the 60-day injured list for the first time this season.
Twins RHP Pineda given 60-game suspension
Twins right-hander Michael Pineda has been suspended 60 games without pay after testing positive for Hydrochlorothiazid.
Cubs' rotation problems piling up, putting their playoff hopes at risk
The beatdown the Brewers put on Cole Hamels was just the latest setback for Chicago's starting pitching. Can they turn it around in time?