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Jake Arrieta lost his cool about defensive shifts, but was he right? Plus, a new way to track bullpen usage and a chance to remember a Redbirds icon.

Jon Daniels, who was named GM of the Rangers in 2005, has agreed to a multiyear extension and "understands the challenges ahead."

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed left-handed reliever Tony Cingrani on the disabled list Thursday with discomfort in his throwing shoulder.

Cardinals manager Mike Matheny is frustrated, saying, "There's nothing our medical team can do if our guys aren't giving us honest answers."

The obsession of managers and front offices with relievers is sucking the life out of baseball. It's time to limit calls to the bullpen.

The tale of how the often forgotten Brannock Device had its moment courtesy of a minor league promotional night in upstate New York.

The Bombers, in clear need of starting pitching, face the Mets' aces this weekend. If not them, whom might the Yanks add by the deadline?

The Mets have scored seven runs in their past six games, all losses, and on Wednesday they even made the Orioles look good.

After struggling at the plate most of his Cubs career, Jason Heyward suddenly is swinging a hot bat, as the Phillies found out the hard way.

Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani was removed from his start after four innings on Wednesday night because of a blister on his pitching hand.

Bartolo Colon worked five innings for his 243rd career victory, matching Hall of Fame pitcher Juan Marichal for the most by a player born in the Dominican Republic when the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 8-2 on Wednesday night.

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired outfielder Jon Jay in a trade with the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday in exchange for two minor league pitchers.

Red Schoendienst, the Hall of Fame second baseman who managed the St. Louis Cardinals to two pennants and a World Series championship in the 1960s, died Wednesday. At 95, he had been the oldest living Hall of Famer.

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray, selected by the A's in this week's MLB draft, has reached a deal with Oakland that will reportedly guarantee him nearly $5 million.

Oregon State pitcher Luke Heimlich, who as a teenager pleaded guilty to molesting a 6-year-old relative, was not selected in the MLB draft for the second straight year.

The Astros drafted J.C. Correa, the brother of Carlos, in the 33rd round on Wednesday and added A.J. Bregman, the brother of Alex, in the 35th round. Two rounds later, the team selected Antonio Cruz, the grandson of former Houston great Jose Cruz.

The Dodgers optioned reliever Pedro Baez to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday to open a spot on the roster for rookie starting pitcher Caleb Ferguson. Baez has struggled with his command this season, issuing 16 walks in 27⅔ innings.

Cardinals right-hander Alex Reyes underwent surgery to repair a torn tendon in his lat muscle, according to multiple reports. Reyes returned from Tommy John surgery on May 30, pitching four scoreless innings.

Kansas City police say they arrested a woman who allegedly set several small fires while wandering around Kauffman Stadium.

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