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A's place Rooker on IL, ending 213-game streak
Brent Rooker was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Athletics on Friday because of an oblique strain, ending a streak of 213 consecutive games played.[read more]
👀 Pope promotion: White Sox answer fan frenzy
After strong fan response, Chicago will distribute pope-themed hats to all attendees at its Aug. 11 game.[read more]
McNeil emotional after 'special' Mets homecoming
Jeff McNeil made an emotional return to Citi Field following his offseason trade from the New York Mets to the Athletics.[read more]
Chourio (hand) still 'not quite ready' to swing bat
Jackson Chourio's broken hand is healing, but the Brewers say he is "not quite ready" to swing a bat.[read more]
Ohtani surpasses Ichiro's record on-base streak
Shohei Ohtani extended his on-base streak to 44 games with a fifth-inning single Friday night, breaking Ichiro Suzuki's record for a Japanese-born player.[read more]
Going batty: Ichiro statue breaks during unveiling
A statue has been unveiled of Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki at the Seattle Mariners' T-Mobile Park. There was just one problem at the ceremony Friday -- a broken bat.[read more]
Mets' Holmes exits vs. A's due to tight hamstring
Clay Holmes left his start for the Mets against the Athletics with one out in the sixth inning on Friday night because of left hamstring tightness.[read more]
Tigers OF Meadows has broken arm, concussion
Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows has a broken bone in his left arm and a concussion after an outfield collision with teammate Riley Greene.[read more]
Dodgers' Muncy caps 3-HR night with walk-off shot
Max Muncy hit three home runs, including a game-winning, two-out solo blast in the ninth inning, to rally the Dodgers past the Rangers 8-7.[read more]
Ranking the best -- and worst -- signings in MLB history
The first free agent contract ever was signed 50 years ago today. We rate the 8,340 deals of the past half-century.[read more]