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MLB: Tigers P Justin Verlander to retire after season: ‘Time has come’

Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander will retire at the end of the season, his 21st in the majors. Verlander's announcement Wednesday came as he was named to the American League...

MLB: Royals’ Jac Caglianone to compete in Home Run Derby

Kansas City Royals slugger Jac Caglianone on Wednesday announced his decision to participate in the Home Run Derby...

MLB: Padres face D-backs, looking for momentum into All-Star break

After his three-run homer in the bottom of the first inning Tuesday night propelled the San Diego Padres...

MLB: Spiraling Angels intent to snap skid in rematch vs. Rangers

After having tied their longest losing streak of the season in the series opener, the Los Angeles Angels...

MLB: Pesky Rockies go for rare series win at Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki will jump back into the hot seat Wednesday when he takes the...

MLB: Nats’ Luis Garcia Jr., Astros’ Yordan Alvarez showing no mercy to pitchers this season

Luis Garcia Jr. looks to continue his home run barrage as the Washington Nationals open a three-game home series against the Houston Astros on...

MLB: Phillies All-Star LHP Cristopher Sanchez looks to improve road numbers at Royals

Cristopher Sanchez was named an All-Star for the second time, but the left-hander has struggled lately on the road for the Philadelphia Phillies. Meanwhile, Kansas...

MLB: Reeling Yankees face critical series with AL East-leading Rays

Trending in opposite directions over the past two weeks, the top two teams in the American League East -- the Tampa Bay Rays and...

MLB: MLB roundup: Marlins ride Eury Perez’s 7 perfect innings to wild win over A’s

Eury Perez dominated with seven perfect innings and the Miami Marlins slugged four homers before holding on for a wild 9-8 victory over the...

MLB: Red Sox power past Angels to sweep series

Willson Contreras and Jarren Duran each hit home runs as the Boston Red Sox completed a three-game series sweep of the Los Angeles Angels...

MLB: Padres limit Dodgers’ bats, snap 8-game slide

Manny Machado hit a three-run home run and JP Sears went five scoreless innings as the visiting San Diego Padres ended a season-worst eight-game...