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Diamondbacks remove Holland from closer role
Struggling Diamondbacks closer Greg Holland has been removed from the role temporarily to give him a break, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters.
Cubs at loss after pen squanders road leads again
Saturday's defeat left the Cubs 19-31 on the road, including 5-11 in one-run games away from Wrigley Field.
Twins boost bullpen, acquire Romo from Marlins
The Twins on Saturday night traded for Marlins closer Sergio Romo, whose playoff experience will deepen a Minnesota bullpen in need of help.
Yanks' pitching coach: 'My responsibility' for woes
"It's my responsibility to get it right," pitching coach Larry Rothschild said after the Yankees' 9-5 loss to the Red Sox on Saturday. Since June 29, New York's rotation has posted a 7.09 ERA, the second-worst ERA in the majors across that span.
Correa takes spike to elbow in 'unnecessary slide'
Carlos Correa hit his first career grand slam and the Houston Astros withstood yet another home run by Paul Goldschmidt, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2 on Saturday night.
Twins boost bullpen with trade for RHP Romo
The Twins on Saturday night traded for Marlins closer Sergio Romo, whose playoff experience will deepen a Minnesota bullpen in need of help.
Yankees unsure if LeMahieu (groin) will go on IL
DJ LeMahieu, the American League's batting leader, sat out Saturday's game against the Red Sox with a groin injury. The team will wait until Sunday to see what the next step will be for the 31-year-old.
A's sign Wold, 8, for a day through Make-A-Wish
All 8-year-old Little Leaguer August Wold wants is to play for the A's. They gave Wold the next-closest thing with a mock contract and signing, complete with a news release announcing the deal, in collaboration with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Braves' Markakis lands on IL with fractured wrist
Nick Markakis heads to the injured list for the first time in his five seasons with the Braves.
Ortiz out of hospital following three surgeries
David Ortiz, who has undergone three surgeries since being shot in the Dominican Republic on June 9, was released from a Boston hospital. A source told ESPN he will continue his recovery at home.
Dodgers righty Stripling to IL with biceps injury
Dodgers starter Ross Stripling has been put on the 10-day injured list because of tendinitis in his right biceps.
A's acquire Diekman from Royals for 2 prospects
Lefty reliever Jake Diekman, who has a 4.75 ERA in 48 appearances this season, has been traded from the Royals to the Athletics, sources told ESPN.
AL batting leader LeMahieu (groin) out for Yanks
DJ LeMahieu, the American League's batting leader, is out of the Yankees' lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox with a groin injury that led him to undergo an MRI.
Source: Ortiz out of hospital, will rehab at home
David Ortiz was released from the hospital Friday and will continue his recovery at home, a family source told ESPN's Enrique Rojas. Ortiz was shot in June in his native Dominican Republic.
Braves' Markakis on IL with fractured wrist
Nick Markakis heads to the injured list for the first time in his five seasons with the Braves.
Three homers show us Mookie Betts' swing is back in MVP form
After his initial struggles this season, the reigning AL MVP has been red-hot in July for a Red Sox team on the rise.
Mookie hits 3 HRs after kid's homer request
Mookie Betts hit three home runs in four innings for the Red Sox against the Yankees at Fenway Park on Friday night.
After losing NL Central lead, put pen atop Cubs' deadline shopping list
Finding another reliever they can hand off late-game leads to is the top priority again after Friday's bullpen meltdown.
Twins shatter another record: Fastest to 200 HRs
Nelson Cruz homered for the seventh time in his past five games, and the slugging Minnesota Twins became the fastest team to reach 200 homers in major league history during a 6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.
Mets' McNeil hopes HR gets him puppy adoption
Jeff McNeil video chatted with his wife prior to the Mets' game against the Pirates on Friday, pleading to take home a puppy brought to the park by the North Shore Animal League.