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Pujols' Busch Stadium return 'just pretty amazing'

TEst 4 June 22, 2019 - 12:32am
It had been nearly 11 years since Albert Pujols last played in Busch Stadium prior to Friday night. Greeted with ovations before all three plate appearances, he said there were several times when he nearly shed tears during the game.

Keuchel labors through debut as Nats nip Braves

TEst 4 June 21, 2019 - 9:32pm
Dallas Keuchel labored through five innings in his Atlanta debut, coughing up a 3-0 lead as the Braves lost 4-3 to the Washington Nationals on Friday night.

Mazara's 505-foot HR ties longest in Statcast era

TEst 4 June 21, 2019 - 9:32pm
Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara clubbed a 505-foot home run Friday night at Globe Life Park, tied for the longest ever in the Statcast era.

With Judge & Co. back, do the Yankees have the deepest lineup ever?

TEst 4 June 21, 2019 - 9:32pm
Dear opposing pitchers facing the Bombers: Good luck -- you are going to need it. We break down how New York's 1-9 scariness compares to other great offenses.

Yanks infield, Cubs outfield finalists to start ASG

TEst 4 June 21, 2019 - 6:31pm
The entire New York Yankees infield could start the All-Star Game, and the entire Chicago Cubs outfield as the first phase of voting for the All-Star Game is complete, and the finalists were announced Friday night.

Pujols gets ovation in return to Busch Stadium

TEst 4 June 21, 2019 - 6:31pm
Albert Pujols returned to Busch Stadium for the first time since winning the 2011 World Series, and the onetime Cardinal great received a lengthy standing ovation prior to his first at-bat.

A's Montas suspended 80 games, out for playoffs

TEst 4 June 21, 2019 - 3:30pm
Oakland right-hander Frankie Montas, in the midst of a breakout season, received an 80-game suspension after testing positive for Ostarine, a performance-enhancing substance.

Rangers' Cabrera to appeal 4-game suspension

TEst 4 June 21, 2019 - 3:30pm
Asdrubal Cabrera was suspended for throwing his batting gloves from the dugout at umpire Bill Miller on Thursday.

Indians' Clevinger to injured list with ankle sprain

TEst 4 June 21, 2019 - 3:30pm
Indians pitcher Mike Clevinger has been put on the 10-day injured list because of an ankle sprain.

Source: Donaldson wins appeal; ban dropped

TEst 4 June 21, 2019 - 12:30pm
Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson won his appeal and will not be suspended for a benches-clearing incident with the Pirates earlier this month, a source told ESPN.

Keuchel making Braves debut Friday vs. Nats

TEst 4 June 21, 2019 - 12:30pm
Atlanta signed Dallas Keuchel, the 2015 AL Cy Young Award winner, to a one-year contract on June 7.

College World Series players dish on their best superstitions

TEst 4 June 21, 2019 - 9:30am
From beards to belts to bubble gum, there is no shortage of superstitions in Omaha. Players shared their favorites.

Weekend Watch: Our takes on Pujols, Keuchel, Yankees-Astros and more

TEst 4 June 21, 2019 - 6:29am
Albert Pujols is back in St. Louis, Dallas Keuchel is back on the mound and the Yankees are back at full strength (or close to it). Here's what we expect to see.

So the Rays could call Tampa and Montreal home? Answering key questions

TEst 4 June 21, 2019 - 12:49am
The Tampa Bay Rays received permission from MLB to explore a two-city future. Could it actually happen? Where would they play in the postseason? Here's what you need to know.

Cubs homegrown pitcher Alzolay shines in debut

TEst 4 June 21, 2019 - 12:49am
The Cubs have struggled developing pitchers over the past few years, but Adbert Alzolay might prove to be the exception to the rule after giving up one run while striking out five during a four-inning relief stint in his major league debut on Thursday.

Real or not? You can't go wrong picking an NL All-Star at first base

TEst 4 June 21, 2019 - 12:49am
Mets rookie Pete Alonso should be make the All-Star team, but so should Freddie Freeman and Josh Bell and Max Muncy and ...

Harper batting leadoff can't spark reeling Phillies

TEst 4 June 20, 2019 - 9:48pm
The slumping Phillies batted Bryce Harper in the leadoff spot Thursday night against the Nationals, hoping to spark the offense, but Harper went 1-for in a 7-4 loss.

Dodgers' Hill (forearm) hopes to return this year

TEst 4 June 20, 2019 - 6:48pm
Left-hander Rich Hill said he hoped to pitch for the Dodgers again this season after leaving Wednesday's start due to a strained flexor tendon in his forearm. Hill won't pick up a baseball for at least a month.

Slumping Phils to bat Harper leadoff Thursday

TEst 4 June 20, 2019 - 3:48pm
The slumping Phillies will bat Bryce Harper in the leadoff spot Thursday night against the Nationals.

Mets fire Eiland, name Regan, 82, pitching coach

TEst 4 June 20, 2019 - 3:48pm
The New York Mets have fired pitching coach Dave Eiland and bullpen coach Chuck Hernandez and named 82-year-old Phil Regan as Eiland's replacement.

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