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LEADING OFF: Dodgers’ Urias Set for Major League Debut
A look at what’s happening all around the majors today:

Springer Homers Twice as Astros Beat Orioles 4-2
With his team having already set the major league record for strikeouts in a three-game series, adding more to the pile was the last thing on Houston Astros reliever Ken Giles’ mind.

Boggs ‘Back Home’ as His No. 26 Is Retired at Fenway Park
The ‘chicken man’ has lost a little of the shimmer from his trademark mustache over the years, but every pilgrimage Wade Boggs makes to Fenway Park still feels like old times for the Red Sox legend.

White Sox-Royals Game Postponed Because of Rain
While the Chicago White Sox game at Kansas City was postponed because of rain Thursday night, the Royals are looking on how to fill the gap of possibly losing All-Star third baseman Mike Moustakas for the season to a knee injury.

Rockies’ Homers Silence Red Sox, Bradley’s Hit Streak, 8-2
Carlos Gonzalez, Trevor Story and Dustin Garneau hit two-run homers and the Colorado Rockies stopped Jackie Bradley Jr.’s 29-game hitting streak with a 8-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night.

Bradley’s Hitting Streak Over, Bogaerts’ Still Alive
Jackie Bradley Jr. of the Boston Red Sox had his hitting streak ended at 29 games on Thursday night and teammate Xavier Bogaerts took over the mantle of the longest current streak in the majors by keeping his alive at 19 games.

Harper, Espinosa HRs Carry Nationals Over Cardinals 2-1
Even when he’s struggling at the plate, Bryce Harper knows how to put a good swing on a bad pitch.

Happ Pitches Blue Jays Past Yankees, Sabathia in 3-1 Win
J.A. Happ pitched seven strong innings, Edwin Encarnacion and Devon Travis had two-out RBIs, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Yankees 3-1 on Thursday to win the three-game series.

Braves Outfielder Hector Olivera Suspended Through Aug. 1
The Atlanta Braves’ dismal season took another turn for the worse Thursday when outfielder Hector Olivera was suspended through Aug. 1 for his arrest on domestic violence charges.

Blue Jays 3, Yankees 1: Alex Rodriguez Goes Quietly in His Return, and So Do the Yankees
Back in the lineup for the first time since May 4, Rodriguez went 0 for 4, and the Yankees fell to the Blue Jays.

Marlins’ Fernandez Strikes Out 12 Rays in Sixth Straight Win
Jose Fernandez struck out 12 in seven innings Thursday and won his sixth straight start for the Miami Marlins, a 9-1 decision over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Harrison’s 2-Run Double Helps Pirates Top Diamondbacks 8-3
Josh Harrison came off the bench to hit a two-out, two-run double in the sixth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-3 on Thursday.

LEADING OFF: Harper Slumping, Fernandez Rolling in NL East
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Arrieta Far From Dominant but Maintains Winning Streak
Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta’s phenomenal streak of consistency put him in the record books on Wednesday.

Villar’s RBI Single in 13th, Brewers Beat Braves 3-2
The Milwaukee Brewers squandered a bases-loaded chance in the 12th inning.

Dodgers Beat Reds 3-1 Behind Kazmir to Complete 3-Game Sweep
The Los Angeles Dodgers finished a three-game sweep of the last-place Cincinnati Reds and extended their winning streak to a season-high four games.

Sluggin’ Seattle: Lind’s 6 RBIs Lead Mariners Past A’s 13-3
Adam Lind felt he was building toward something after a sluggish start to his first season in Seattle.

Blue Jays 8, Yankees 4: With Mark Teixeira Out, Blue Jays End Yankees’ 6-Game Streak
Yankees starter Ivan Nova gave up four runs in the loss, thanks in part to two homers by the former Yankee Russell Martin.

Martin Hits First 2 HRs of Season, Blue Jays Top Yankees 8-4
Russell Martin hit his first two home runs of the season, Michael Saunders also went deep and the Toronto Blue Jays finally broke out their big bats again Wednesday night, halting the New York Yankees’ six-game winning streak with an 8-4 victory.

Bradley, Bogaerts Extend Streaks; Red Sox Beat Rockies 10-3
Jackie Bradley Jr. extended his major league-best hitting streak to 29 games, Xander Bogaerts homered to extend his hitting streak to 18 games and the Boston Red Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 10-3 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win.

Gillespie Has Late Tiebreaking RBI Single, Marlins Top Rays
Cole Gillespie had a late tiebreaking RBI single, Marcell Ozuna drove in two runs and the Miami Marlins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Wednesday night.

Freese’s 2-Run HR Lifts Pirates to 5-4 Win Over Diamondbacks
David Freese hit a long two-run home run to cap a four-run fifth inning, Sean Rodriguez also homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night.

On Baseball: Matt Harvey Seeks to Rediscover Swagger After Falling to 3-7
After his latest loss, to the Nationals, Harvey, who is pitching at the top of the team’s rotation, was told by Manager Terry Collins, “We’ve got to get back to who you are.”

After Beating Sale, Indians Top Quintana, White Sox 4-3
Corey Kluber still is considered an ace in the Cleveland Indians’ clubhouse.

Mazara Hits Long Homer as Rangers Beat Angels 15-9
Like Rougned Odor before him, Nomar Mazara is having an impact for the Texas Rangers as the youngest player in the major leagues.

Arrieta Moves to 9-0 and Cubs Edge Cardinals 9-8
Jake Arrieta got some help from the Cubs’ offense to stay perfect.

Neck Problem Knocks Yankees 1B Teixeira Out of Lineup Again
Just as one aging slugger gets ready to return to the New York Yankees, they’re concerned about the health of another.

Matz Wins 7th Straight, Mets Beat Nats 2-0 to Take Series
Steven Matz pitched a career-high eight innings to win his seventh consecutive start and help the New York Mets defeat the Washington Nationals 2-0 on Wednesday.

Herrera’s Homer Helps Phillies to 8-5 Win Over Tigers
Odubel Herrera and Peter Bourjos homered off Anibal Sanchez, and the Philadelphia Phillies salvaged the finale of their three-game series with Detroit, beating the Tigers 8-5 on Wednesday.