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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: Reds place RHP Tony Santillan (oblique) on injured list

The Cincinnati Reds placed right-hander Tony Santillan on the 15-day injured list Friday with a left oblique strain. The move is retroactive to Tuesday for...

MLB: A’s J.T. Ginn hopes for different result vs. Angels

J.T. Ginn will return to the scene of one of the highlights of his starting pitching career on Friday night when the Athletics open...

MLB: Max Meyer, Marlins gear up to stay on a roll in clash vs. Cardinals

Fresh off a 5-1 homestand, the Miami Marlins will look to take their winning ways on the road as they start a three-game series...

MLB: Mets fire Carlos Mendoza, name Andy Green interim manager

The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday, exactly halfway into a disappointing season. Despite a payroll just shy of $330 million, the...

MLB: Braves’ Joey Bart returns to San Francisco in series opener

The Atlanta Braves will have revenge on their minds and potentially a familiar face behind the plate when they open a three-game road series...

MLB: Rays ride strong pitching performance into opener vs. D-backs

How close did Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash come to sending Ian Seymour back out for the ninth inning to try to finish...