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Resilient Mariners show why their bid to contend is legit
A five-game losing streak was supposed to begin an inevitable fade, but the Mariners weren't about to push the panic button.
Kershaw starts strong, then struggles in 3 IP
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw came off the disabled list and allowed two runs in three innings against the Mets on Saturday. He threw 55 pitches, starting out strong before laboring through his final inning.
Jays starters Sanchez, Garcia land on 10-day DL
Blue Jays starting pitchers Aaron Sanchez (right finger contusion) and Jaime Garcia (sore left shoulder) were placed on the 10-day DL on Saturday.
DeSclafani hits first slam by Reds arm since '59
Anthony DeSclafani hit the first grand slam by a Cincinnati pitcher in 59 years, helping the last-place Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 11-2 on Saturday for their sixth consecutive victory.
Report: P Jackson to join A's, record 13th team
Veteran right-hander Edwin Jackson will pitch for an MLB-record-tying 13th team, as the Athletics plan to call him up for Monday's game against the Tigers, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
Indians' Miller won't throw off mound for 10 days
Manager Terry Francona said Andrew Miller will play catch and work on strengthening his knee.
Brewers recall Miller, option struggling Santana
The Milwaukee Brewers recalled veteran infielder Brad Miller from Triple-A Colorado Springs and optioned struggling outfielder Domingo Santana.
J.D. Martinez proving to be worth every penny
Teams balked at paying J.D. Martinez big money this offseason, but the Red Sox slugger is now leading the league in RBIs and tied for the lead in home runs.
Party-crashing Phillies aren't going anywhere
With a white-hot Odubel Herrera and his five-game home run streak leading the way, the young Phillies are proving to be a threat in the NL East.
Braves' Acuna hitless in first rehab appearance
Playing in his first rehab game while recovering from a mild ACL sprain in his left knee, Braves rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. was hitless in two at-bats Friday.
Blue Jays' Osuna suspended 75 games by MLB
Major League Baseball has suspended Toronto closer Roberto Osuna 75 games without pay for violating Major League Baseball's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy.
Harper a go for Home Run Derby if named All-Star
While some players have said they'll decline participating in this year's Home Run Derby if invited, Nationals slugger Bryce Harper confirmed his commitment to the event on Friday, assuming he's named to the NL All-Star team.
Dodgers' Kershaw to return Saturday vs. Mets
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw will skip a scheduled rehab start and instead will start for Los Angeles on Saturday against the Mets in New York.
Eight under-the-radar relievers who deserve All-Star consideration
Archie Bradley and Jeremy Jeffress probably won't be playing in D.C. on July 17, but they should have a place in the All-Star conversation.
Nationals' offense isn't living up to the hype
A couple of wins over the hapless Orioles can't mask a season-long problem for Washington: The bats simply haven't been good enough.
Cubs bullpen faces trying time with injuries, schedule
Injuries to Brandon Morrow and Carl Edwards Jr., plus a tough stretch of games, will put fill-in relievers such as Randy Rosario to the test.
Ichiro sits on Mariners bench with fake mustache
Ichiro Suzuki, now a team executive with the Mariners, took in a bit of Thursday's game against the Yankees from the dugout wearing a fake mustache, sunglasses and gray hoodie.
Trout, nursing 'painful' finger sprain, DHs again
Angels center fielder Mike Trout played in his 1,000th career game Thursday, but he served as the designated hitter again while nursing what he called "a pretty painful" sprained right index finger.
Strickland: Will consider anger management
Giants closer Hunter Strickland, who is expected to be out six to eight weeks after breaking the pinkie on his pitching hand when he punched a door after blowing a save, apologized Thursday and said he'd consider anger management counseling.
D-backs P Miller set for return from TJ surgery
Shelby Miller, 14 months removed from Tommy John surgery, will return to the Arizona Diamondbacks' rotation Monday against the Miami Marlins.