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Angels give up on Harvey, DFA former All-Star
The Angels designated Matt Harvey, the ex-Mets ace who struggled in his 12 starts for L.A. this season, for assignment on Friday.
Rizzo hits slam after 9-year-old requests homer
Anthony Rizzo hit a go-ahead grand slam and the Chicago Cubs overcame an early home run by Manny Machado to beat the San Diego Padres 6-5 Friday.
Angels designate RHP Harvey for assignment
The Angels designated the struggling right-handed pitcher Matt Harvey for assignment Friday.
Scherzer has inflammation in back, not a strain
Nationals ace Max Scherzer had a cortisone shot Tuesday for an inflamed bursa sac in his back and hopes to be back soon.
Sources: MLBPA drops lawyer ahead of CBA talks
The Major League Baseball Players Association has let go of longtime attorney Rick Shapiro, sources have told ESPN's Buster Olney, ahead of planned CBA talks between the union and league this summer.
Scherzer has inflammation in back, not strain
Nationals ace Max Scherzer says he had a cortisone shot Tuesday for an inflamed bursa sac in his back and hopes to be back soon.
Phillies to sign LHP Smyly pending physical
The Phillies will add left-hander Drew Smyly to their bullpen if he passes a physical, manager Gabe Kapler said.
'Savage' tirade gets Boone 1-game suspension
Yankees manager Aaron Boone has been suspended for one game and fined an undisclosed amount a day after being ejected for a profanity-laced tirade directed at plate umpire Brennan Miller.
'He was like a poker player who could always read me and my hand': A-Rod on Mike Mussina
In his first-person series about the 2019 Baseball Hall of Fame class, Alex Rodriguez explains why his struggles facing Moose as an opponent became a blessing when they united in the Bronx.
What makes each member of 2019 HOF class a Hall of Famer
Rivera, Halladay, Mussina, Martinez, Smith, Baines: From the first unanimous selection to the latest controversial Cooperstown call, here's why each of these guys is worthy of the Hall.
Red eye: Astros rail against MLB for schedule
Outfielder Josh Reddick railed against MLB for scheduling the Astros for a night game in Anaheim ahead of Friday's home game vs. the Rangers. Said manager A.J. Hinch: "It'll be brutal."
MLB Weekend Watch: Deadline decisions, Baez vs. Tatis and the NL East race
Which teams have buy-or-sell choices to make? Which NL shortstop will shine? And have the Braves locked up the East? We'll get you ready for the weekend.
The Machine and his boat oar: How DJ LeMahieu became a household (nick)name in the Bronx
Despite some skepticism when he was signed, without All-Star DJ LeMahieu -- or whatever you want to call him -- the Yankees wouldn't be running away with the AL East.
Boone tossed after rant: My guys are savages
Yankees manager Aaron Boone went on a profane rant Thursday after rookie umpire Brennan Miller called Brett Gardner out on strikes in the second inning of a doubleheader opener against Tampa Bay.
Strasburg gets 2 hits in one inning, including HR
Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg singled and hit a 420-foot, three-run homer in the third inning of Thursday's game against the Braves in Atlanta.
Trout returns to Angels lineup after 3 games out
The 27-year-old is batting .305/.455/.666, on a pace to compete for his third MVP trophy. He's 12-for-32 with eight home runs in nine games this month.
Dodgers fuming after Phils' Neris curses them out
The Dodgers are irate with Philadelphia Phillies reliever Hector Neris, who celebrated his save against them Thursday with a fist pump and and then a staredown into the Los Angeles dugout.
Eovaldi strikes out side, set to join Boston bullpen
Nathan Eovaldi, who has been on the injured list since late April with a sore elbow, is expected to be activated this weekend and will come out of the bullpen for the Red Sox.
Catch-22: Reds scramble to fill spot after injuries
The Reds, with three catchers on the injured list, rushed Juan Graterol to Chicago for Wednesday's game and signed Ryan Lavarnway after he was released by the Yankees.