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A bunch of second-stringers, some pretty good, some just OK, some barely hanging on in the sport, got their chance to save the most first-string franchise in baseball -- and they did it. Here's how they defied the odds.

Nationals reliever Hunter Strickland was sent for X-rays after being struck in the face by a weight bar before Tuesday's game against the Pirates at PNC Park, manager Dave Martinez said.

Enrique Hernandez was activated off the injured list on Tuesday and returned to the Dodgers' lineup for the first time since July 24.

The netting at Dodger Stadium has already been raised from 25 feet to 33 feet, and by Sept. 2, it will be extended down each foul line.

After being released by one of baseball's worst teams, Billy Hamilton joined the first-place Braves on Tuesday to help with their push for the playoffs and said he "had chills going down my body" when he got the call.

Authorities in the Dominican Republic have arrested Octavio Dotel and have cited Luis Castillo for alleged links to a drug-trafficking and money-laundering ring.

Pitching great Roger Clemens declined to run for political office in Texas, saying, "The climate in politics at this time is much more than I would want to undertake."

Pitcher Felix Hernandez will rejoin the Mariners' starting rotation this weekend after missing three months with a shoulder injury, manager Scott Servais says.

Enrique Hernandez was activated off the injured list on Tuesday and returned to the Dodgers lineup for the first time since July 24.

Trevor Rosenthal, who missed all of last season after having Tommy John surgery and was struggling with the Nationals this season before being released, has reached a deal with the Yankees, sources told ESPN.

Braves reliever Jacob Webb, who hasn't pitched in the majors since July 13 due to an elbow impingement and had a 6.97 ERA in 10 rehab appearances, is likely done for the season.

Yankees or Cubs? Fortnite or MLB The Show? Which "Stranger Things" character would make the best baseball player? Little League World Series players take a swing at the tough questions.

A bunch of second-stringers, some pretty good, some just OK, some barely hanging on in the sport, got their chance to save the most first-string franchise in baseball -- and they did it. Here's how they defied the odds.

With balls flying out of stadiums at a record pace, we look at each franchise's all-time greatest long ball moments, from David Ortiz and Ken Griffey Jr. to B.J. Upton and Mike Hampton.

Felix Hernandez, on the injured list since May, said after a rehab start that he is ready to return to the Mariners.

Dakota Hudson and two relievers combined on a one-hitter, and Paul DeJong homered to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 on Monday in a series opener between NL Central contenders.

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa left after one inning against the Detroit Tigers on Monday because of back discomfort, the team said.

Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco was greeted with a standing ovation in Akron as he made his first appearance on the mound since being diagnosed with leukemia.

Miracles do happen. But with ace Chris Sale shut down for the season, it's more or less RIP 2019 Red Sox. And 2020's team has issues too.

Twins slugger Nelson Cruz was reinstated from the injured list Monday and will play through a ruptured tendon in his left wrist.