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Dodgers' Puig suspended 2 games, fined
Major League Baseball suspended the Dodgers' Yasiel Puig for his actions in Tuesday's game against the Giants. Puig and the Giants' Nick Hundley were also fined.
The 20 rules for creating an MLB nickname (and what yours would be)
Mike Trout's Players Weekend jersey says "Kiiiiid," but he's Trouty to his teammates. Why? Turns out there's a code, and we've cracked it.
Why Urena hitting Acuna needs to be a wake-up call for MLB
In our weekly roundup, we explore how baseball should crack down on headhunting, catch up with Mike Moustakas in Milwaukee and more.
Judge's recess frustrating to Yankees slugger
Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge said Thursday that he hates still being away from the field and out of the lineup while his injured wrist continues to heal.
Acuna's elbow CT scan normal; OF day-to-day
Braves rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. is day-to-day after a CT scan on his left elbow came back normal, the Braves announced Thursday.
'Just have fun!': Current MLB stars offer advice to Little Leaguers
From favorite memories to what they learned, we asked Bryce Harper, Mookie Betts and others to talk about growing up playing baseball. The one common piece of advice to younger players: Enjoy playing the game.
Instant hit: Ramos sparks Phils in team debut
Wilson Ramos, whom the Phillies acquired at the non-waiver trade deadline, wasted no time in making an impression with his new team, doubling twice, tripling and driving in three runs to lead the Phils past the Red Sox 7-4 on Wednesday night.
Cards' Carpenter HBP on hand; X-rays negative
St. Louis slugger Matt Carpenter was hit on the right hand by a pitch from Washington pitcher Matt Grace in the seventh inning of the Cardinals' 4-2 win over the Nationals. X-rays were negative.
Musk tunnel to help Dodgers solve traffic issue
Elon Musk's The Boring Company, in cooperation with the city of Los Angeles, announced Wednesday it would build a privately funded tunnel from East Hollywood to Dodger Stadium that would significantly reduce time spent in traffic.
Joe West now 2nd all time in games umped
Joe West, in his record 40th season, took over second place in games worked as an umpire on Wednesday night, in his 5,164th career game. He trails only Hall of Famer Bill Klem, who umpired 5,375 games. West hopes to work long enough to catch Klem.
Acuna drilled by first Urena pitch, sparking melee
Ronald Acuna Jr.'s streak of leadoff homers in three straight games ended when the Marlins' Jose Urena hit him with his first pitch, triggering a melee that led to benches and bullpens for Atlanta and Miami emptying twice.
Judge to be out longer than original 3 weeks
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has resumed some baseball activities but is not yet swinging a bat and won't be ready to return from a chip fracture in his right wrist within the expected three-week time frame.
Brewers' Braun exits with rib cage tightness
After hitting two home runs Tuesday, Brewers slugger Ryan Braun had to leave Wednesday's game after experiencing tightness on the right side of his rib cage.
Brewers' Nelson unlikely to pitch this season
Right-hander Jimmy Nelson, who has been rehabbing from a shoulder injury, is unlikely to return this season, the Brewers said Wednesday.
White Sox OF Garcia eyes offseason surgery
Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia expects to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery after this season.
Mariners place ace Paxton (forearm) on DL
The Seattle Mariners have placed ace pitcher James Paxton on the 10-day disabled list with a left forearm contusion.
Aaron Cox, Trout's brother-in-law, dies at 24
Angels minor leaguer Aaron Cox, who was Mike Trout's brother-in-law, died Wednesday at age 24. No cause of death was announced.
Did the Home Run Derby 'fix' Bryce Harper?
It's been a month since the Nats slugger staged an epic comeback in D.C. He denies it turned his season around -- but the numbers say otherwise.
Where would the Red Sox be without J.D. Martinez?
After one splashy offseason move, the Sox have gone from good to an all-time-great team. We break down how much of the rise can be credited to Boston's new slugger.
The year of the position-player pitcher by the numbers
As infielders, outfielders and backup catchers take the mound in record numbers in major league baseball, here are the stats to know behind the rise.