Kepler, Polanco power Twins past AL Central-leading Chicago
CHICAGO — Max Kepler homered in his second straight game, Jorge Polanco also went deep, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox...
Haase, Tigers win 7th straight, finish sweep of Rangers
DETROIT — Eric Haase hit a three-run homer in the first inning and the Detroit Tigers extended their winning streak to a season-best seven...
LaMarre’s pinch-hit single lifts Yanks over Phils 6-5 in 10
NEW YORK — Pinch-hitter Ryan LaMarre singled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees recovered to beat the...
No quit: Yermín Mercedes rejoins White Sox Triple-A team
CHICAGO — One day after announcing he was stepping away from baseball, Yermín Mercedes was back with the Chicago White Sox's Triple-A affiliate.
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Bear sighting at Olympic baseball stadium
FUKUSHIMA, Japan — A bear appears to have ignored the ban on spectators at the Olympics.
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Rays acquire slugger Nelson Cruz from Twins
CLEVELAND — The Tampa Bay Rays added a big bat for the remainder of the season, acquiring slugger Nelson Cruz from the Minnesota Twins...
Flores’ homer off Jansen in 9th rallies Giants past Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — Wilmer Flores hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off closer Kenley Jansen in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied...
LEADING OFF: Alvarez carries U.S. flag, big rivalries abound
A look at what’s happening around the majors today:
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Casas, Frazier lead US over collegians in last Olympic prep
CARY, N.C. — Boston Red Sox minor leaguer Triston Casas hit a two-run homer in the first inning and drove in three runs, and...
Freeman, Braves spoil Darvish’s return, beat Padres 2-1
ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman homered off Yu Darvish in the sixth inning, Touki Toussaint allowed one run and three hits in his season debut,...