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Yanks' Tanaka looks sharp, fans 4 in rehab start

TEst 4 July 4, 2018 - 7:21pm
Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka, recovering from a strained right and left hamstring, struck out four over five innings in a rehab start with Triple-A on Wednesday night.

Giancarlo seems to have found his comfort zone

TEst 4 July 4, 2018 - 6:31pm
After a bit of a rough transition in New York, Giancarlo Stanton appears poised for a big second half that would win over even more Yankees fans.

Comeback Cubs: Chicago rallies in 6th straight

TEst 4 July 4, 2018 - 5:38pm
The Cubs came from behind to win in their sixth straight game on Wednesday, highlighted by Javier Baez stealing home for the second time this season.

Yankees put 2B Torres on DL with hip strain

TEst 4 July 4, 2018 - 3:17pm
Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres had an MRI that revealed a hip strain and went on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday. Manager Aaron Boone said Torres will probably be out through the All-Star Break.

Reds trade right-hander Floro to Dodgers

TEst 4 July 4, 2018 - 3:03pm
The Reds and Dodgers executed a pitching trade Wednesday, with L.A. getting RHP Dylan Floro, minor leaguer Zach Neal and international signing bonus pool space, and Cincinnati getting minor leaguers James Marinan and Anerurys Zabala.

Below-.500 Nats hold players-only meeting

TEst 4 July 4, 2018 - 2:11pm
The Nationals held a players-only meeting Wednesday after they lost for the 17th time in 22 games to fall below .500.

Angels put wins leader Skaggs on disabled list

TEst 4 July 4, 2018 - 1:23pm
The Angels have put Tyler Skaggs, who leads the team in wins, ERA and strikeouts this season, on the DL with an adductor strain.

Braves' Freeman leaves early after elbow hit

TEst 4 July 4, 2018 - 12:49pm
Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was forced to leave Atlanta's game with the Yankees after getting hit by a CC Sabathia pitch that hit him in the right elbow.

Rays' Gomez destroys water cooler after K

TEst 4 July 4, 2018 - 12:43pm
The Rays' Carlos Gomez took out his frustration on a water cooler after striking out.

As Orioles mull trade options, who is in charge in Baltimore?

TEst 4 July 4, 2018 - 12:01pm
While the team holding this July's biggest trade chip decides who stays and who goes at the deadline, the intrigue is compounded by the unsettled status of its front office.

Yanks' Gardner unhappy with pace-of-play fines

TEst 4 July 4, 2018 - 8:51am
Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner has reportedly been fined $3,500 for violating MLB's pace-of-play rules and he's not happy about it.

Nats activate Adams (broken finger) from DL

TEst 4 July 4, 2018 - 7:42am
Nationals slugger Matt Adams has been activated from the 10-day disabled list after missing more than two weeks with a broken finger.

'Mad Max' fastest Dodger to reach 20-HR mark

TEst 4 July 4, 2018 - 1:35am
Max Muncy went deep twice Tuesday night against the Pirates, upping his season total to 20 homers and prompting Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw to call him "the best hitter in baseball right now."

Real or not? Ohtani is back too late to save the Angels

TEst 4 July 3, 2018 - 10:57pm
Shohei Ohtani returned to action as a hitter, but his timetable for pitching again is uncertain, and his team's playoff chances are fading.

What's wrong with the Nationals?

TEst 4 July 3, 2018 - 8:15pm
They were easy favorites on Opening Day to win the NL East, but now they've fallen to .500 and from the Nats to the Nots.

Mariners starter LeBlanc gets 1-year extension

TEst 4 July 3, 2018 - 6:35pm
The Seattle Mariners have reached agreement on a one-year contract extension with starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc, the team announced Tuesday.

Scoring second not a problem for these Cubs

TEst 4 July 3, 2018 - 5:54pm
With a fifth straight come-from-behind win, the Cubs are lighting up the scoreboard and gaining ground in the NL Central.

Bautista returns to standing ovation in Toronto

TEst 4 July 3, 2018 - 5:52pm
Mets slugger Jose Bautista received a prolonged standing ovation from Blue Jays fans before his first at-bat as a visiting player since leaving Toronto at the end of last season.

Giants RHPs Cueto, Samardzija back this week

TEst 4 July 3, 2018 - 5:31pm
Giants manager Bruce Bochy says injured starting pitchers Johnny Cueto and Jeff Samardzija will be back this week.

How teams are using Twitter to promote All-Star voting

TEst 4 July 3, 2018 - 5:17pm
Once the All-Star ballot opened, Twitter became a campaign platform for MLB teams to send their players to D.C. We break down the most creative posts.

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