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Struggling Blue Jays fire manager Montoyo
The Blue Jays have fired Charlie Montoyo after struggling to meet lofty expectations so far this season and have named bench coach John Schneider as interim manager.
Braves activate star closer Jansen from 15-day IL
The Braves activated star closer Kenley Jansen from the 15-day injured list before Wednesday afternoon's game against the New York Mets.
Watching the scouts watch Kumar Rocker, 2022 MLB draft man of mystery
For the second year in a row, the righty with a big league arsenal holds the distinction of the draft's most famous prospect, yet by design, there's still so much we don't know about the former Vanderbilt standout.
GM sees 'map' to contend with Trout and Ohtani
Angels GM Perry Minasian still believes the team can contend around Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani. "There's definitely a formula to win around them," he said.
Red Sox ace Sale had his 'powerful stuff' in return
Boston ace Chris Sale worked five scoreless innings in his season debut, but the Red Sox bullpen couldn't hold a two-run lead in a 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night in St. Petersburg, Florida.
MLB testing modified 'pie slice' shift ban in minors
The Florida State League will limit defensive shifts by drawing chalk lines in a pie shape from second base to the outfield grass starting July 22.
Albert Pujols high-fived Nelly after mashing a home run
The MLB legend and got props from another St. Louis icon after hitting his 685th career home run.
Rays' IL pushed to 16 with LHP Fleming (oblique)
The Rays increased their injured list to a major league-high 16 when left-hander Josh Fleming was placed on the IL with right oblique tightness on Tuesday night before Tampa Bay took on the Boston Red Sox in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Rodon, Martinez, Cooper added to ASG rosters
Giants starter Carlos Rodon, and designated hitters J.D. Martinez of the Red Sox and Garrett Cooper of the Marlins have been named as injury replacements for next Tuesday's All-Star Game.
Thomson makes MLB history in native Canada
Philadelphia's Rob Thomson became the first Canadian to manage a major league game in his home country when he led the Phillies against the Blue Jays on Tuesday night.
Red Sox SP Sale to make season debut vs. Rays
Boston left-handed starter Chris Sale, who has missed all season with a rib injury as the Red Sox have battled back into playoff contention, is set to make his 2022 debut Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Realmuto, Nola, others unvaccinated out vs. Jays
The Phillies will be without J.T. Realmuto, Alec Bohm, Aaron Nola and Kyle Gibson during a two-game series in Toronto due to Canadian restrictions on unvaccinated travelers.
Phils' Bohm appears to injure hand on slide, exits
Philadelphia third baseman Alec Bohm left the Phillies' game with an apparent hand injury after sliding headfirst into second base Monday night.
Pete's 3-peat? 2-time champ Alonso enters Derby
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso will participate in the Home Run Derby next week in Los Angeles, telling reporters on Monday that he's "really looking forward to it" after having won the previous two events.
Rays' Franco to undergo surgery, out 5-8 weeks
Rays shortstop Wander Franco will undergo surgery to repair a fractured hamate bone in his right hand on Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined for five to eight weeks.
Merrifield's games-played streak ends at 553
The Royals' Whit Merrifield didn't play in the opener of a split doubleheader against the Tigers on Monday, ending his consecutive games streak at a franchise-record 553.
MLB All-Star Home Run Derby: Can anyone take down HR king Pete Alonso?
The back-to-back long-ball champ will attempt to defend his crown in L.A. How will the rest of the field stack up against the Mets slugger?
Dodger Stadium workers threatening to strike
Unite Here Local 11, the union that represents Dodger Stadium concession workers, has threatened a strike in the days leading up to the All-Star Game.
Ex-Met Cano to make Braves debut vs. old team
Robinson Cano will make his Braves debut Monday against his former team, the Mets, in the opener of a key three-game series between the division rivals.
Fantasy baseball pickups: Three players with prime opportunity in July
Tristan H. Cockcroft highlights which players need to be added to this week's fantasy baseball rosters.