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MLB: Mets squeeze by Braves in opener of DH

Carson Benge had two hits Wednesday afternoon, including the go-ahead run-scoring double in the seventh inning, as the host New York Mets edged the Atlanta Braves 3-2 in the...

MLB: Colton Cowser caps 7-run comeback as Orioles stun Tigers in 12

Jackson Holliday drove in three runs, Colton Cowser knocked in the winning run and the visiting Baltimore Orioles...

MLB: Blue Jays top Nationals on solid pitching, timely hits

Right-hander Trey Yesavage pitched a strong 6 2/3 innings Wednesday afternoon and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays defeated...

MLB: Eduardo Rodriguez, Diamondbacks shut down Pirates

Eduardo Rodriguez threw eight scoreless innings, and Gabriel Moreno hit a go-ahead two-run home run to propel the...

MLB: Griffin Conine plays hero as Marlins finish off sweep of Phillies

Griffin Conine hit a two-run pinch homer in the eighth inning as the Miami Marlins completed a three-game...

MLB: Tigers RHP Justin Verlander injures hamstring while on IL, out ‘weeks’

Right-hander Justin Verlander's plan to come off the injured list and start for the Detroit Tigers on Sunday has been derailed by a new...

MLB: Carson Kelly crashes grand slam as Cubs thrash Blue Jays

Carson Kelly belted his second career grand slam to highlight his six-RBI performance, fueling the host Chicago Cubs to a 16-2 romp over the...

MLB: Braves activate C Joey Bart from injured list following trade

The Atlanta Braves activated catcher Joey Bart from the 10-day injured list on Friday, one day after acquiring him in a trade with the...

MLB: Tarik Skubal to Tigers: ‘We need to play better baseball or else’

Two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal has given the slumping Detroit Tigers a reality check with the trade deadline on...

MLB: D-backs building steam entering series vs. streaking Twins

Thanks to Corbin Carroll, the Arizona Diamondbacks enter the weekend feeling better about their season. Carroll helped the Diamondbacks enjoy a rare day off at...

MLB: Ailing Mariners turn attention to opener vs. reeling Red Sox

Outfielder Luke Raley was over the lower back tightness that forced him to miss the first two games of the Seattle Mariners' series with...