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Dykstra: Uber driver threatened, kidnapped me
Former MLB star Lenny Dykstra says an Uber drive threatened and kidnapped him last month in New Jersey.
Real or not? Chris Davis could have worst season of all time
The numbers are hard to fathom. A .152 batting average and .232 slugging percentage, nine runs, 11 RBIs. How bad is Chris Davis? Historically bad.
Tyler Chatwood walks seven more, but Cubs claim progress
More crisp? Cleaner delivery? The best he's felt? Despite another wild outing, Tyler Chatwood and the Cubs said they liked what they saw.
Orioles' Britton nearing return from injury
Orioles reliever Zach Britton threw a scoreless inning of relief Thursday at Triple-A and could soon make his long-awaited return to the majors.
Touted prospect Guerrero Jr. (leg) lands on DL
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., whose .407 batting average for Double-A New Hampshire leads all minor league hitters, was placed on the seven-day DL Thursday with an injured leg.
Correa says MRI clean, not in Thursday lineup
Astros shortstop Carlos Correa said he got "really good news" after having an MRI on his sore side Wednesday, saying it's "nothing major." He wasn't in the lineup Thursday and is day-to-day.
Yu Darvish's replacement is doing his job better than Darvish
Mike Montgomery has come a long way since getting kicked off his high school hoops team. Now could his Cubs starting audition become a permanent role?
Rays DFA Miller; pitching coach OK to return
The Tampa Bay Rays designated infielder Brad Miller for assignment and medically cleared pitching coach Kyle Snyder to rejoin the team.
May reinstated by Twins following TJ rehab
The Minnesota Twins reinstated pitcher Trevor May from the DL on Thursday and assigned him to Triple-A, nearly 15 months after Tommy John surgery.
To shift or not, the bullpen shuttle and MLB's next big thing
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.
President/GM Daniels, Rangers reach extension
Jon Daniels, who was named GM of the Rangers in 2005, has agreed to a multiyear extension and "understands the challenges ahead."
Dodgers' Cingrani to DL with shoulder issue
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed left-handed reliever Tony Cingrani on the disabled list Thursday with discomfort in his throwing shoulder.
Lack of communication agitates Cards' Matheny
Cardinals manager Mike Matheny is frustrated, saying, "There's nothing our medical team can do if our guys aren't giving us honest answers."
Olney: My new MLB rule -- four pitchers per nine innings, max.
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 story of minor league baseball's Syracuse Devices
The tale of how the often forgotten Brannock Device had its moment courtesy of a minor league promotional night in upstate New York.
Thor, deGrom to Bronx? Yankees' hunt for arms just got real
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?
Real or not? Mets can't do much of anything right
The Mets have scored seven runs in their past six games, all losses, and on Wednesday they even made the Orioles look good.
Heyward's grand finish latest sign he's coming around
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.
Finger blister forces early exit by Angels' Ohtani
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.
Colon ties Marichal atop Dominican win list
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.