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Jul 8, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (28) and designated hitter Aaron Judge (99) celebrate after defeating the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
Josh Donaldson hasn’t been waiting long to make his presence felt against the Boston Red Sox. Donaldson belted a grand…
Jul 8, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Francisco Giants first baseman Wilmer Flores (41) catches a pop-up in foul territory hit by San Diego Padres right fielder Jose Azocar (not pictured) during the eighth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
The San Francisco Giants’ slide is threatening to end one of baseball’s longest active streaks. Going into Saturday’s game with…
Jul 8, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) is doused with water by designated hitter Ty France (23, right) after hitting a walk-off home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the eleventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Trivia time: Which major league baseball player has hit the most home runs since the start of the 2018 season?…
Jul 8, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (middle) is mobbed by center fielder Cody Bellinger (35), first baseman Freddie Freeman (5), second baseman Hanser Alberto (17), left fielder Gavin Lux (9) and right fielder Mookie Betts (50) after hitting a walk off RBI single to defeat the Chicago Cubs in the 10th inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
When the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs meet Saturday, the teams will share three All-Star Game starters between them,…
Jul 3, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
For the second time in a week, the Pittsburgh Pirates will face the task of solving Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff…
Jul 3, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly (8) and relief pitcher Dylan Floro (36) celebrate after the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports
The midway point of the regular season is usually far too early for a team to begin pondering the playoff…
May 15, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (24) in action against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
The Kansas City Royals will try to claim their first home series victory since April when they host the Cleveland…
Jul 8, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Matt Wisler (37) reacts being called for a balk that led to giving up the winning run to the Cincinnati Reds in the tenth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
The visiting Tampa Bay Rays will attempt to regroup Saturday after losing the opener of their three-game series to the…
Jun 18, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright (30) throws the ball against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta right-hander Kyle Wright will be hoping for clear skies as he takes his second stab at winning his 10th…
Jul 8, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Colorado Rockies left fielder Kris Bryant (23) hits a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Kris Bryant is finally healthy, and his bat is looking pretty fit, too. The high-priced free agent is now officially…
May 16, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Zach Logue (67) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Left-hander Zach Logue will attempt to fill the big shoes of ailing Oakland Athletics ace Frankie Montas when he gets…
Jul 2, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Martin Perez (54) delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
The Texas bullpen came up big on Friday, logging 3 2/3 scoreless innings in the Rangers’ 6-5 win over the…
Jun 23, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Baltimore Orioles third baseman Tyler Nevin (41) celebrates after scoring against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
The Baltimore Orioles will go for their seventh straight win when they host the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday in…
Jul 4, 2022; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson (43) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson has regained full arm strength after recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he…
Jul 7, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (28) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago White Sox during the fourth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez has emerged as the center of attention for this weekend’s four-game series against the host…