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MLB: Buzzing Phillies, struggling Mets kick off season’s second half

After an eventful All-Star break in their hometown, the Philadelphia Phillies have an early start to the second half as they host the New York Mets on Thursday. As it's...

MLB: Astros trade RHP Lance McCullers Jr. to Brewers

The Houston Astros finalized a trade to send right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., left-hander Colton Gordon and cash to...

MLB: Reports: MLB wants stiff penalties for players who skip 2028 Olympics

Major League Baseball players who decline to participate in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles without an approved...

MLB: Red Sox add veteran OF Jahmai Jones to mix in trade with Tigers

The Boston Red Sox added a right-handed batter to their outfield platoon on Tuesday by acquiring Jahmai Jones...

MLB: AL All-Stars score early, shut out NL on 3 hits

PHILADELPHIA -- It took Cody Bellinger seven years to get back to the Midsummer Classic. Now he's part...

MLB: Tigers LHP Framber Valdez gets another shot at former team in Astros

Framber Valdez will face his former team for the second time when the host Detroit Tigers face the Houston Astros on Saturday afternoon. Valdez (4-5,...

MLB: MLB roundup: White Sox pound out 23 hits for 22 runs, crush Royals

Miguel Vargas and Jacob Gonzalez each hit three-run homers in an epic, 10-run third inning, Chicago's best this season, and the White Sox demolished...

MLB: Braves’ relievers clamp down on Giants in 3-1 victory

Ozzie Albies drove in two runs, Reynaldo Lopez combined with five relievers on a seven-hitter and the Atlanta Braves opened a three-game road series...

MLB: Padres jump ahead early, pull away late against Dodgers

Ty France belted a three-run homer Friday night and Walker Buehler pitched 5 1/3 solid innings as the San Diego Padres stopped the visiting...

MLB: Seven-run inning boosts Athletics past Angels

Jeff McNeil and Henry Bolte each had two-run singles to highlight a seven-run fifth inning and help lead the Athletics to a 9-3 victory...

MLB: Brewers flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski clocks 105.5 mph pitch

Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski dialed up a 105.5 mph heater, the fastest ever recorded by a starting pitcher, to Cubs leadoff man Pete Crow-Armstrong...