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Skubal starts Fri. in Detroit; Ohtani may pitch Sun.
Hours before the Dodgers' Tarik Skubal makes his return to Comerica Park on Friday, Shohei Ohtani will throw another bullpen session that could lead to a start in Sunday's series finale against the Tigers.[read more]
Yankees put Cruz on IL, sign Fulmer to contract
The Yankees placed slumping reliever Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort on Wednesday. New York also signed Michael Fulmer to a major league contract.[read more]
⚾ Awards Watch: MVP, Cy Young and more
We're nearing the start of the stretch run, so let's check in on the leaders in the MVP and Cy Young races and more.[read more]
Walter's TWG Global defends Dodgers' financing
TWG Global, the holding company of Dodgers owner Mark Walter, issued a statement Wednesday to address what it called "substantial speculation and misinformation."[read more]
Buss brothers joining new Padres ownership group
The Buss brothers' new firm will be part of the Padres ownership group after selling the Lakers.[read more]
Brewers watch May exit after just 1 pitch in N.Y.
Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the Mets after one pitch Wednesday night when he was hit in the upper back by A.J. Ewing's line drive.[read more]
Schwarber ties Phils record with 4th 40-HR season
Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th homer of the season, matching Ryan Howard's Phillies record for most 40-plus homer seasons.[read more]
Suarez's slam fuels Reds' comeback in 7-run 9th
Facing a 9-3 deficit in the ninth, the Reds got a grand slam from Eugenio Suarez and exploded for seven runs in a stunning 10-9 win over the Giants.[read more]
PCA, Cubs fume after umps' miss: 'Get it right'
The Cubs and star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong were left fuming Wednesday after umpires missed a pivotal balk call in what ended up being a 2-0 Chicago loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.[read more]
Breaking down the AL West and wild-card races
We put this year's mediocre AL postseason picture into context historically and analyze the AL West and wild-card races.[read more]