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New York Yankees' win streak pads wild-card lead at right time
New York has won 11 straight overall for the first time in nearly 40 years.
Belt hits 2 HRs after learning of grandma's death
Brandon Belt homered twice and dedicated Tuesday night's 8-0 win over the Mets as well as the rest of the season to his grandmother, who died earlier in the day of COVID-19.
O's for 19: Baltimore skid one loss away from 20
Ryan Mountcastle homered for the Orioles on Tuesday night, but it wasn't near enough to keep Baltimore from its 19th consecutive loss, a defeat in which it allowed 19 hits and fell behind the Los Angeles Angels by 11 runs early in a 14-8 rout.
Giants' Posey pulled with knee issue; day-to-day
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey left Tuesday night's game against the Mets with left knee discomfort.
Cruz shines in field at 1B, with bat in Rays return
The Rays activated designated hitter Nelson Cruz from the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday, started him at first and watched him hit a tiebreaking double to beat the Phillies.
Molina returning for 19th season with Cardinals
Yadier Molina has agreed to a one-year extension with the St. Louis Cardinals, with president of baseball operations John Mozeliak indicating it will be the All-Star catcher's final year with his longtime team.
Mets' Lindor to play for first time in five weeks
After missing five weeks with a right oblique strain, Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is back in the lineup Tuesday night against the San Francisco Giants. The Mets have lost two of 10.
Rangers put Heim on COVID list, adjust rotation
Catcher Jonah Heim becomes the fifth player for the Texas Rangers to currently be on the COVID-19 injured list, and pitchers Spencer Howard and Dane Dunning will not make their scheduled starts because of health and safety protocols.
GM: Molina to play final season with Cards in '22
All-Star catcher Yadier Molina is returning for a 19th and final season with the St. Louis Cardinals after agreeing to a one-year extension, the team announced Tuesday.
D-backs' Smith gets ban for substance on glove
Diamondbacks pitcher Caleb Smith, who was ejected and had his glove confiscated on Aug. 18, has been suspended 10 games by MLB for having a foreign substance on his glove.
Judge OK's continued use of new Phillie Phanatic
The Philadelphia Phillies made sufficient changes to the Phillie Phanatic mascot last year and may continue to use it, a federal magistrate judge decided Tuesday.
Rays activate Cruz from virus list, put Choi on IL
The Rays activated designated hitter Nelson Cruz from the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday and placed first baseman Ji-Man Choi on the 10-day IL with a hamstring injury.
Mets' Lindor to play for 1st time in five weeks
After missing five weeks with a right oblique strain, Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is back in the lineup Tuesday night against the San Francisco Giants. The Mets have lost two of 10.
Brewers' Escobar to IL with hamstring injury
Brewers infielder Eduardo Escobar, who had an MRI on his right hamstring after leaving Sunday's game, has been diagnosed with a strain and is on the injured list.
The incredible story of the MLB pitcher who survived a lightning strike to finish a game
On Aug. 24, 1919, Cleveland pitcher Ray Caldwell was one out away from the most important win of his career. And then he was hit by lightning. Against all odds, Caldwell somehow survived -- and tried to get the last out.
Feds detail evidence in case tied to Skaggs death
Federal prosecutors alleged in court documents last week that former Angels communications director Eric Kay asked drug suppliers to deliver opioids to Angel Stadium, and offered team memorabilia and tickets as incentive.
Braves' Soroka: Re-tearing Achilles 'floored me'
Braves pitcher Mike Soroka, speaking Monday for the first time since getting the shocking news that he re-tore his Achilles and would need another major operation, said, "This process is not something I'd wish on somebody."
Padres ax pitching coach to 'change the voice'
The reeling San Diego Padres fired pitching Larry Rothschild on Monday after falling out of the second wild-card spot in the National League.
Yankees' Britton has setback, returns to IL
New York Yankees reliever Zack Britton has sustained another injury setback, going on the 10-day injured list Monday with a strained left elbow.
Marlins pitching prospect Cabrera set for debut
Marlins pitching prospect Edward Cabrera is scheduled to make his major league debut Wednesday against Washington.