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Price (wrist) won't return to Red Sox on Sunday

TEst 4 August 23, 2019 - 7:03pm
Red Sox pitcher David Price won't return to the team's rotation on Sunday, but he will throw a simulated game Tuesday as he continues to rehab from a wrist injury.

Survey: Youth baseball participation on the rise

TEst 4 August 23, 2019 - 7:03pm
Between 2013 and 2018, the number of U.S. kids playing baseball and softball combined increased by nearly 3 million, according to annual surveys by the Sports Fitness & Industry Association.

Rangers' Farrell back after broken jaw, concussion

TEst 4 August 23, 2019 - 7:03pm
Texas reliever Luke Farrell, out since being hit in the face by a line drive in spring training, was activated from the 60-day injured list Friday before the Rangers' game against the White Sox.

Orioles GM Elias starts cleaning house, fires 11

TEst 4 August 23, 2019 - 4:02pm
Orioles general manager Mike Elias, citing a "period of change" and a need for "reconfiguring," has started his rebuild of the team by dismissing 11 scouts and front office personnel.

How players are using uniform numbers to break MLB's unwritten rules

TEst 4 August 23, 2019 - 7:01am
The first 0 versus 0 matchup in MLB history. Four times as many 99s this young century as in the last. Why the weird digits? It's all part of a cultural shift in the sport.

How The Numbers added add up: The legacy of analytics

TEst 4 August 23, 2019 - 7:01am
With a final tip of the thinking cap, we honor analytics' big lesson: You can play smart or play hard, but only one path leads you to play for the win.

MLB Weekend Watch: Takes on Yanks-Dodgers, Mets-Braves, favorite nicknames

TEst 4 August 23, 2019 - 7:01am
Both of New York's teams face big challenges. How will they fare? Can the Nats' offense keep rolling? And what are the best Players Weekend nicknames?

Inside the Dodgers' wild run of walk-off comebacks

TEst 4 August 23, 2019 - 12:36am
There's some kind of magic happening at Dodger Stadium this summer, with dramatic wins becoming the norm.

MLB bans playing in Venezuela amid Trump order

TEst 4 August 22, 2019 - 6:35pm
Major League Baseball has told players they cannot compete in the Venezuela winter league this season, a response intended to comply with President Donald Trump's embargo against the country.

O's claim dubious record with 259th HR allowed

TEst 4 August 22, 2019 - 6:35pm
The Orioles surrendered their 259th home run of the season Thursday night at Camden Yards, breaking a tie with the 2016 Reds for most homers allowed by a team in a single season.

Angels shut down Canning (elbow) for season

TEst 4 August 22, 2019 - 6:35pm
Los Angeles Angels rookie right-hander Griffin Canning will miss the rest of the season with mild elbow inflammation.

Rays' Lowe injures quad, likely done for season

TEst 4 August 22, 2019 - 3:35pm
Rays rookie infielder Brandon Lowe, an All-Star replacement who was hitting .276 with 16 home runs and 49 RBIs, will likely miss the rest of the season after suffering a quad strain Wednesday.

Wait for it: Holt, Red Sox win game from Aug. 7

TEst 4 August 22, 2019 - 12:35pm
After the original game was suspended due to rain on Aug. 7, Brock Holt drove in the winning run after just 12 minutes of resumed play Thursday as the Red Sox beat the Royals 6-4 in 10 innings.

Pirates waive C Cervelli after he asks for release

TEst 4 August 22, 2019 - 12:35pm
The Pirates released veteran catcher Francisco Cervelli, who has only played 34 games this season after a concussion in May. He's hoping to catch on with a contender.

Astros reliever Pressly (knee) out 4-6 weeks

TEst 4 August 22, 2019 - 12:35pm
Houston Astros reliever Ryan Pressly will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Friday morning and is expected to miss four to six weeks, according to Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow.

Astros deny Detroit reporter access to Verlander

TEst 4 August 22, 2019 - 9:34am
A reporter from the Detroit Free Press was denied access to pitcher Justin Verlander after the Astros' 2-1 loss to the Tigers on Wednesday night.

What Little Leaguers REALLY think about today's MLB

TEst 4 August 22, 2019 - 6:34am
From the home run explosion to extended safety netting to ... the New York Yankees, we hit Williamsport to get the next generation's take on baseball's hot-button issues.

Really, the Cubs' bullpen could (should?) be a strength down the stretch

TEst 4 August 22, 2019 - 6:34am
After adding some new arms and shuffling the roles, Chicago's biggest problem area could soon be trending in the right direction.

Mets, Indians learn sometimes little things -- not long ball -- make difference

TEst 4 August 22, 2019 - 12:57am
Home runs are great, but the Mets' latest thriller turned on one of those plays that can be debated and dissected -- the ones that make baseball so much fun.

Cubs blow 2 leads, rally for 'season-defining win'

TEst 4 August 22, 2019 - 12:57am
Kris Bryant hit a go-ahead, two-run home run in the eighth inning, and the Cubs rallied to beat the Giants 12-11 on Wednesday in a wild affair at Wrigley Field.

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