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Angels star Mike Trout (knee) to begin rehab stint at Salt Lake
Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout is slated to being a rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday as he nears his return to the majors after a knee injury sustained on April 29.,Trout is expected to return to the Angels later this week, possibly as soon as Thursday against Oakland. Trout und...
Yanks swat 5 HRs vs. Rays, back Carlos Rodon's gem
Carlos Rodon pitched seven dominating innings and the New York Yankees tied a season high by hitting five homers to beat the visiting Tampa Bay Rays 9-1 on Monday afternoon for a split of the four-game series.,The Yankees improved to 10-20 in their past 30 games since getting off to a 50-22 start th...
Wrigley Field view set to undergo major change
The view beyond the outfield at Wrigley Field is about to undergo a major change after the Chicago City Council approved a plan to replace three buildings just beyond right field with a single five-story apartment building.,The three apartment buildings set to be torn down had their rooftop views bl...
Wife of Yankees exec Omar Minaya dies at 55
The New York Yankees held a moment of silence prior to Monday's game for Rachel Minaya, wife of team executive Omar Minaya, who died over the weekend at age 55.,Rachel Minaya was found dead Saturday in the New Jersey home she shared with Omar Minaya, though he was not at home at the time, according ...
OF David Dahl returns to Phillies on minor league deal
Outfielder David Dahl is back in the Philadelphia Phillies organization on a minor league contract, The Athletic reported Monday.,The news comes less than two weeks after Dahl was designated for assignment by the club and declined a minor league deal.,Dahl, 30, batted .207 with three home runs and e...
Short-handed Braves sign 2B/OF Whit Merrifield
The Atlanta Braves agreed to a contract with second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield on Monday.,The signing comes one day after All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies fractured his left wrist.,Merrifield, 35, was released by Philadelphia on July 12 after batting .199 with three homers in 53 games.,M...
Rangers’ Michael Lorenzen aims for better control vs. White Sox
After struggling to find the strike zone before the All-Star break, Michael Lorenzen vowed to be better in the second half for the Texas Rangers.,The right-hander's first chance at improvement comes Monday night in Arlington, Texas, when the Rangers host the Chicago White Sox to begin a four-game se...
Homer-happy Dodgers welcome rival Giants
A pair of comeback victories followed by a six home-run game have the Los Angeles Dodgers riding some momentum heading into Monday's opener of a four-game series at home against the rival San Francisco Giants., ,Shohei Ohtani crushed a 473-foot blast among a season-high collection of home runs Sunda...
Mariners may be without Julio Rodriguez vs. Angels
When Seattle manager Scott Servais was asked if Julio Rodriguez would be back in the lineup Monday night when the Mariners open a three-game series against the visiting Los Angeles Angels, he reminded a reporter that he's "not a doctor.","We'll let you know (Monday)," Servais said. "I'm not sure.",R...
Astros out to continue dominance of A's
Two teams looking to rebound from their first loss since returning from the All-Star break will kick off a three-game series Monday night when the Houston Astros visit the Oakland Athletics.,Both American League West clubs failed to complete a sweep over a division rival on Sunday. The Astros lost 6...
Rockies look to keep bats alive in series vs. Red Sox
The Red Sox coming to Denver reminds Colorado fans of the magical 2007 season. The Rockies made an improbable run to the World Series, winning 21 of 22 games to capture the National League pennant, only to be swept by Boston.,Those memories will be plentiful when the Red Sox and Rockies start a thre...
D-backs, Royals look to prolong stout starting pitching
Both the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Kansas City Royals enjoyed stout starting pitching upon returning from the All-Star break. ,They will look for more of the same on Monday when the Royals host the Diamondbacks to open a three-game interleague series.,Kansas City is coming off a dominant home swe...
Reports: Mariners place 1B Ty France on waivers
The Seattle Mariners placed first baseman Ty France on outright waivers, multiple sources reported Sunday night. ,Any other team can claim France, but if he clears waivers, he will stay with Seattle and could be outrighted to the minors. ,However, if he wanted to, France could reject the assignment ...
Cubs out to make strides in wild-card race vs. Brewers
Despite all the ups and downs of the first half, the Chicago Cubs are still in the hunt for a National League wild-card spot heading into their three-game series against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers that starts on Monday night. ,The Cubs, who are 3 1/2 games out of the final wild-card spot, salvag...
Injury-riddled Braves look to rebound vs. Reds
After placing two of their best players on the injured list, the banged-up Atlanta Braves now get ready to host the Cincinnati Reds on Monday to open a three-game series.,Atlanta's Sunday started on a sour note when the club placed All-Star left-hander Max Fried on the 15-day IL retroactive to Thurs...
Phillies look to build win streak at Twins
Even the best team in baseball needs to breathe a sigh of relief now and then.,The Philadelphia Phillies, who lead the majors with 63 wins, avoided a three-game sweep when they posted a 6-0 road win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.,Now, the Phillies will look to build a winning streak as they ...
Paul Goldschmidt hopes to get bat going as Cards face Pirates
Paul Goldschmidt's production has dropped, and so has his spot in the batting order.,The new No. 7 hitter for the Cardinals will spend his second straight game hitting in the bottom third of the lineup when St. Louis faces the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night in the opener of a three-game ser...
Marlins look to show off trade target Tanner Scott vs. Mets
In the Miami Marlins' 4-2 win over the New York Mets on Sunday, closer Tanner Scott recorded his 16th save in 18 chances with a 1-2-3 ninth inning that lowered his ERA to 1.27.,But how much longer will Scott be around to lock down the team's infrequent wins?,Miami is 35-64 and going nowhere, so the ...
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal takes aim at slumping Guardians
Facing Detroit Cy Young Award contender Tarik Skubal might not be the ideal way for the scuffling Cleveland Guardians to get back on track. ,Aiming for his 11th victory, Skubal looks to help the Tigers send the Guardians to a season-high third straight home loss Monday night. ,Cleveland leads the Am...
Rays' power to challenge reeling Yankees
While the Tampa Bay Rays continue to hit for power, things are becoming increasingly frustrating for the New York Yankees.,After smacking eight homers over the past two games, the Rays will attempt to continue their power display when they visit the Yankees on Monday afternoon for the finale of a fo...