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Twins reinstate Polanco after long PED ban
The Minnesota Twins have reinstated shortstop Jorge Polanco following his 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.
Red Sox, Reds swap player for bonus allocation
The Boston Red Sox sent prospect Lorenzo Cedrola to the Cincinnati Reds for $1.5 million in international amateur signing bonus pool allocation.
All-Star voting update: Altuve, Freeman among leaders
Who will the starters be in the 2018 All-Star game? Voting is nearing an end and there are still some tight races.
A's Maxwell gets probation in gun-related case
Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell gets two years of probation for disorderly conduct charge in gun-related incident.
Tigers place closer Greene, OF Martin on DL
Tigers closer Shane Greene (right shoulder strain) and outfielder Leonys Martin (left hamstring strain) were placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday.
Trout and Betts have opposite approaches -- and both are perfect
The superstars are having historic seasons. But how they've solved the strikeout era diverges in one remarkable way.
How the Dodgers powered their way back into contention
Not long ago, a depleted Los Angeles club was free falling down the standings. But thanks to an unexpected long ball surge, the Dodgers are in the thick of the race once again.
We traded Manny Machado to every team. Here's who he helps most
All 29 other teams would get better with the O's star added to their roster, but the Machado bump could put these contenders over the top.
Red Sox's Price: I need new approach vs. Yankees
David Price again struggled against the Yankees on Sunday, and the Red Sox pitcher said afterward that he may need to switch up his approach against Boston's bitter rivals.
Real or not? Cardinals, Nationals are in serious trouble
It's been a struggle from the start for both St. Louis and Washington -- and neither team has made significant strides to turn things around.
Lester homers, records NL-best 11th victory
Jon Lester hit a three-run homer that highlighted an eight-run burst in the second inning and wound up with his NL-leading 11th win as the Chicago Cubs held off the Minnesota Twins 11-10 on Sunday.
Tigers snap 11-game skid after team meeting
Nick Castellanos hit his fourth career grand slam, Jordan Zimmermann pitched seven strong innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-1 on Sunday, snapping a season-long 11-game losing streak.
Indians' Carrasco to return to rotation Friday
The Indians will be getting right-hander Carlos Carrasco back in their rotation on Friday, manager Terry Francona announced Sunday.
Brewers again demote struggling SS Arcia
Struggling Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs for the second time this season on Sunday.
K's top hits in MLB for 2nd time in 3 months
There were 6,776 strikeouts and 6,640 hits in June, the Elias Sports Bureau said Sunday, marking the second time in three months that strikeouts exceeded hits in the major leagues.
Phils' Velasquez to DL after being hit by liner
The Phillies placed Vince Velasquez on the 10-day disabled list Sunday, a day after he suffered a bruised right forearm when he was hit by a line drive. Pat Neshek, who hasn't pitched this season, was activated in a corresponding move.
Yanks' new strikeout king? Severino chases Louisiana Lightning
Forty years after Ron Guidry fanned five Red Sox in a one-game playoff to finish with a franchise-best 248 K's, a new ace is on pace for history.
Why the Mets will pay Bobby Bonilla $1.19 million today (and every July 1 through 2035)
It's July, which can only mean one thing -- it's Bobby Bonilla's pay day. Until 2035, the Mets are in the hole. So who made out better? Darren Rovell offers a primer.
Olney: Contenders consider buying low, buying late
As teams look at trades for veterans like Cole Hamels, this year's deadline could play out like last winter's market.
Yanks' Gray on jeers: I would've booed myself
Yankees right-hander Sonny Gray was serenaded with loud boos at Yankee Stadium during Saturday's 11-0 loss to the Red Sox and said afterward that the defeat was "embarrassing for me and for everybody in here."