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Kinsler: Post-HR outburst not directed at fans
Ian Kinsler hit a go-ahead, three-run homer for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 Thursday night and set the major league record by going 8,020 games without a no-hitter since their inception.
How the Nationals won a series for the first time in a month
It's been a grim start for Washington, but with Gerardo Parra providing a spark Thursday, the Nats and their fans finally have something to shout about.
Mets' Conforto collides with Cano, has concussion
Michael Conforto won't travel with the Mets for their series against the Marlins after suffering a concussion, and Jeff McNeil left Thursday's game with abdominal tightness.
Reports: Rockies to call up top prospect Rodgers
Infielder Brendan Rodgers, who is ranked as the No. 28 overall prospect in MLB by ESPN's Keith Law, will be called up by the Rockies, according to a report.
Nationals' Sanchez likely headed to injured list
Anibal Sanchez, who is winless in nine starts this season, suffered a hamstring strain in the second inning of Thursday's start and is likely headed to the injured list after an MRI.
Twins moving on from struggling reliever Reed
Twins reliever Addison Reed, who hasn't pitched in the majors this season but has been rehabbing a sprained thumb on his left hand in the minors, was designated for assignment.
Mariners recall OF Mallex Smith from Triple-A
The Mariners have recalled outfielder Mallex Smith from Triple-A Tacoma and optioned infielder Shed Long to Tacoma.
Joey Gallo, king of baseball's Three True Outcomes era
Baseball in 2019 is about going deep and drawing walks, even if it means piling up strikeouts -- and nobody exemplifies the boom-or-bust approach better than the Texas slugger.
Top rookies, storylines and the best (and worst) of the first quarter of season
Atlanta righty Mike Soroka might be at the head of a very talented class of first-year players as we look at what has gone well and what hasn't this season.
Is the .300 hitter a thing of the past?
Pitchers are better than ever. Here's what hitters are doing to cope as a once-sacred number seems to be losing its place in the game.
How Dodgers great Jackie Robinson and disgraced exec Al Campanis changed the game
Robinson pressured baseball to change, Campanis shamed the game into it. Which made more of a difference?
The MLB players union can make up lost ground by getting more for its non-stars
What can the MLBPA do about declining payrolls? It can start by compelling owners to ante up for the lowest-paid players.
Real or not? Mike Soroka the best rookie over first quarter of season
The Atlanta righty might be at the head of a very talented class of first-year players as we look at what has gone well and what hasn't this season.
Maeda strikes out 12, drives in 2 to carry L.A.
Kenta Maeda struck out 12 batters and drove in both runs as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 2-0 on Wednesday night.
Braves' Riley a smashing success in MLB debut
Austin Riley made quite a splash in his big league debut Wednesday night, homering off Michael Wacha to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 4-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Darvish's slow approach fuels 11-strikeout night
Yu Darvish took his time on the mound Wednesday against the Reds, and it paid off. The Cubs right-hander relied heavily on his cutter en route to an 11-strikeout outing with no walks, his most strikeouts since 2013.
Yanks' Andujar to have season-ending surgery
Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar will undergo surgery on Monday to repair a labrum tear in his right shoulder, the team announced Wednesday night.
Greinke exits in eighth with abdominal tightness
Zack Greinke will have an MRI on Friday after he left in the eighth inning for abdominal tightness against the Pirates, according to D-backs manager Torey Lovullo.
Jays RHP Jackson plays for record 14th team
Edwin Jackson became the first player in major league history to play for 14 teams when he made his Toronto Blue Jays debut and pitched five innings Wednesday in a 4-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants.
Braves prospect Riley homers in second at-bat
Austin Riley, another top Atlanta Braves prospect, homered on his second at-bat in the big leagues, launching a high fastball from St. Louis Michael Wacha deep into left-field seats at SunTrust Park Wednesday night.