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Preview: Twins at Red Sox
Starting pitchers Steven Wright and Tyler Duffey square off as the Minnesota Twins hit the road to take on the Boston Red Sox.
Preview: Brewers at Pirates
After a big 9-5 win on Wednesday the Milwaukee Brewers go for their their second straight win against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Rangers’ struggles continue, swept by Angels
Texas Rangers in a 7-4 win Wednesday night that gave Los Angeles a three-game sweep.
Rangers acquire minor league righty Carroll from White Sox
The Texas Rangers have acquired minor league right-hander Scott Carroll
Fielder may need neck surgery; Rangers also put Choo on DL
Texas Rangers slugger Prince Fielder is facing the prospect of season-ending neck surgery
Blue Jays’ Pillar stands hopelessly on bag between innings after getting thrown out
Like he just got dumped by an ex-lover.
Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice for July 21
Stephen Strasburg is the best pitcher on Thursday’s daily fantasy slate, but also the most expensive.
Tigers, Twins react to a streaker on the field
The fan entered the field of play in bottom of the seventh during Wednesday’s tilt between Minnesota and Detroit.
Rangers Live: Ian Desmond not giving up
Things may not be going all that good right for the Texas Rangers but Ian Desmond is not letting that get in the way of his hitting.
Dodgers-Nationals preview
WASHINGTON — The Los Angeles Dodgers-Washington Nationals series will feature another matchup of a veteran starting pitcher against a promising rookie in the finale on Thursday afternoon.
Padres-Cardinals preview
ST. LOUIS — Having played in San Diego for the first three seasons of his major league career, Jedd Gyorko has spent this week talking with old teammates when he has a chance.
Martin Perez on making some adjustments, loss to Angels
Martin Perez made some adjustments in tonight’s Texas Rangers loss to the Los Angeles Angels.
Homer-happy Hanley (3) powers Boston to 11-7 win over Giants
BOSTON (AP) Hanley Ramirez told his Red Sox teammates in the dugout that he wasn’t going to swing for the fences in his final at-bat.
LEADING OFF: Strasburg vs Urias, O’s battle illness
A look at what’s happening all around the majors today:
Marte homers, Angels sweep Rangers to get out of last place
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Jefry Marte hit a three-run homer and the Angels shut down a late rally by the AL West-leading Texas Rangers for a 7-4 win Wednesday night that gave Los Angeles a three-game sweep.
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BOSTON (AP) Hanley Ramirez homered three times and drove in a career-high six runs and the Boston Red Sox held on for a 11-7 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night even though newly acquired starter Drew Pomeranz struggled to protect an eight-run lead.
Edwin Encarnacion hit an even bigger bomb than Bryce Harper
Bryce Harper sent his home run towards outer space
Nationals OF Bryce Harper left his presence known with this monster home run against the Dodgers on Wednesday.
Hellickson, Goeddel lead Phillies to 4-1 win over Marlins
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Jeremy Hellickson struck out eight in eight impressive innings, Tyler Goeddel hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 4-1 on Wednesday night.
Lucroy drives in 3, Brewers race by Pirates 9-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) Jonathan Lucroy drove in three runs, including a two-run single in the sixth inning that broke things open for good as the Milwaukee Brewers rolled by the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 on Wednesday night.
Harper hits 451-foot home run as Nationals beat Dodgers 8-1
WASHINGTON (AP) Bryce Harper led an offensive outburst with a towering home run into the third deck in right field as the Washington Nationals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-1 on Wednesday night.
Gyorko hits 2 more HRs, Cardinals beat Padres 3-2 for sweep
ST. LOUIS (AP) Jedd Gyorko homered for the fifth straight game off San Diego pitching, connecting twice with all three RBIs in a 3-2 victory that gave the St. Louis Cardinals a doubleheader sweep Wednesday night.
Pineda pitches 6 strong innings, Yankees beat Orioles 5-0
NEW YORK (AP) The Yankees are finally hitting and pitching well at the same time, and that may keep these batters and hurlers together in New York for at least a little while longer.
Homer-happy Hanley (3) powers Boston to 11-7 win over Giants
BOSTON (AP) Hanley Ramirez homered three times and drove in a career-high six runs and the Boston Red Sox held on for a 11-7 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night even though newly acquired starter Drew Pomeranz struggled to protect an eight-run lead.
Watch Bryce Harper blast a home run into the third deck at Nationals Park
Bryce Harper’s hair was not the only thing that achieved major air on Wednesday.
Prince Fielder may need season-ending neck surgery
Texas Rangers slugger Prince Fielder is facing the prospect of season-ending surgery after an MRI revealed a herniation of disks in his neck just above an area that was repaired two years ago.
Naquin, Carrasco send Indians to 11-4 romp over Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) In the span of three innings, the Indians’ Tyler Naquin homered to left field, sent a two-run double down the right-field line and connected on a three-run homer over the center-field wall.
Cubs acquire LHP Montgomery from Mariners for 1B Vogelbach
CHICAGO (AP) The Cubs added bullpen help by acquiring left-hander Mike Montgomery from the Seattle Mariners for first baseman and designated hitter Dan Vogelbach.
Red Sox place reliever Uehara on disabled list
BOSTON (AP) Koji Uehara, who took over the closer’s role for Boston when Craig Kimbrel was injured, has been placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Red Sox with a right pectoral strain.
Archer strikes out 11, Rays beat Rockies 11-3
DENVER (AP) Chris Archer struck out 11 over six innings for his first win since June 6, Tim Beckham had a career-high five hits and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Colorado Rockies 11-3 on Wednesday.
Donaldson and Encarnacion homer, help Blue Jays beat Arizona
PHOENIX (AP) Josh Donaldson and Edwin Encarnacion each hit two-run homers and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-4 on Wednesday.
Martin hits 2 HRs, drive in 11th lifts Mariners over Chisox
SEATTLE (AP) Leonys Martin hit his second home run of the game, a solo shot with one out in the 11th inning that sent the Seattle Mariners over the Chicago White Sox 6-5 on Wednesday.
Fister, Altuve, spark Astros in 7-0 win over A’s
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Doug Fister pitched seven innings and Jose Altuve continued his torrid hitting as the Houston Astros defeated the Oakland Athletics 7-0 on Wednesday.
Dodgers’ Wood to have arthroscopic surgery on left elbow
WASHINGTON (AP) Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood is set to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow that will keep him out for about eight weeks.
Greinke frustrated by slow recovery from injury
PHOENIX (AP) Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zack Greinke is making slow progress in his return from injury, too slow for his liking.
Schimpf homers, but Padres fall to Cardinals 4-2
Carlos Martinez was dominant after a shaky first inning and a nosebleed in the second, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 Wednesday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
Reds beat Braves 6-3, take series between NL’s worst teams
CINCINNATI (AP) Tucker Barnhart and Joey Votto hit two-run homers, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3 on Wednesday and win the season series between the NL’s worst teams.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Additions (July 20)
Pickups this week include Steve Pearce, Tyler Naquin and Matt Shoemaker.
Twins homer twice off Rodriguez, beat Tigers 4-1
DETROIT (AP) Max Kepler and Eddie Rosario homered off Francisco Rodriguez in the ninth, and the Minnesota Twins scored three runs in the inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Wednesday.
Twins recall Boshers, outright Ramirez to Rochester
Minnesota Twins have sent relief pitcher Neil Ramiez to Triple-A Rochester, while recalling lefty Buddy Boshers
New York teams up with A-Rod, MLB to build baseball academy
NEW YORK (AP) New York state is teaming up with Major League Baseball and others including Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez to create a youth baseball and softball academy in the Bronx.
Rizzo homers twice off Colon; Hendricks, Cubs top Mets 6-2
CHICAGO (AP) Anthony Rizzo homered twice off Bartolo Colon, Kyle Hendricks pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Mets 6-2 Wednesday to take two of three in the rematch of last year’s NL Championship Series.
Martinez shakes off nosebleed, Cardinals beat Padres
ST. LOUIS (AP) Carlos Martinez was dominant after a shaky first inning and a nosebleed in the second, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 Wednesday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
Keim looking for Cardinals to take another step in ’16
FOX Sports Arizona’s Kate Longworth goes one-on-one with Cardinals GM Steve Keim, discussing ‘All ro Nothing,’ the upcoming season and his discussions with Tony La Russa and other Diamondbacks brass.
Mike Freeman finally makes big-league debut
Diamondbacks utility many Mike Freeman discusses finally getting the the call to the Major Leagues after seven year in the minor leagues.
Ichiro explains why you’ll never see him slam a bat in frustration
The Marlins outfielder is 6 hits away from 3,000 in the majors for a reason
Yankees CF Jacoby Ellsbury broke a completely random MLB record
You’ve definitely never heard of this record before.
What made the ’85 world champion Royals special
Hall of Fame writer Tracy Ringolsby shares an anecdote about the late Royals manager Dick Howser, whose skillful handling of the ’85 Royals was key to the franchise’s first world championship.
On Royals pitching prospects Mike Minor and Kyle Zimmer
Joel Goldberg and Jeff Montgomery analyze two internal options for the Royals’ rotation — one perhaps for this season (Mike Minor, who has a significant rehab road yet to travel), the other not before next year (Kyle Zimmer).
Greinke frustrated with pace of recovery from oblique injury
D-backs ace scheduled to throw off mound Wednesday for first time since being injured.
How Jose Altuve transformed the Astros into postseason contenders
Astros All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve has improved each season and has been one of the key components in transforming the Astros into playoff contenders#ComfortInnAndSuites #RightChoice #RestedSetGo
Midweek Stock Report: Welcome back, Davies and Knebel
FOX Sports Wisconsin’s weekly look at who’s heating up and who’s as cold as ice on the local sports scene.
Dream diet: Cubs’ Hammel loads up on chips to avoid cramping
CHICAGO (AP) Jason Hammel says potato chips have helped end chronic cramping issues. Now the Chicago Cubs right-hander has enough salty snacks to last the rest of the season.
Albert Pujols took a 92-mph pitch to the head but stayed in the game
This came after hitting two three-run homers.
Blue Jays-Diamondbacks preview
PHOENIX — Toronto first baseman Edwin Encarnacion has made a living out of driving baseballs out of Chase Field in the few opportunities interleague play has provided, and he will have one more chance Wednesday.
Rangers-Angels preview
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Hector Santiago says he doesn’t want to be traded, but if he keeps pitching like he is, he could draw plenty of interest from teams looking to make a playoff push.
Preview: Diamondbacks (40-54) vs. Blue Jays (53-42)
Patrick Corbin tries again for his first victory of the season at Chase Field and the D-backs wrap up a 2-game series with Toronto before heading out on a 10-game road trip.
Bartolo Colon’s face is plastered all over this incredible new shirt
Get your checkbooks ready.
Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies game preview
The Miami Marlins continue their series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Chipper Jones goes undercover to surprise Braves season ticket holders
Braves legend Chipper Jones goes undercover and follows around season ticket holders for a day at Turner Field.
Dodgers pitcher was prescribed pickle juice and spicy mustard for cramps
Scott Kazmir’s start was lengthened by a combination of the two.
Brett Anderson offers to donate his back to injured teammate Clayton Kershaw
Whatever it takes to get the ace back on the mound
Astros-Athletics preview
OAKLAND, Calif. — There should be few secrets when Houston Astros right-hander Doug Fister is on the mound Wednesday afternoon, pitching against the Oakland A’s in the finale of a three-game series at the Oakland Coliseum.
Preview: Brewers at Pirates
The Milwaukee Brewers look to snap their two-game losing streak when they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Preview: Twins at Tigers
Ervin Santana and Justin Verlander square off as the Minnesota Twins go for the series win after dropping the Detroit Tigers 6-2 on Tuesday.
Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice for July 20
Mookie Betts and the hard-hitting Red Sox have a date with Matt Cain.
Big Papi smashed his longest HR of the season after catching Gronk’s first pitch
The Boston icons teamed up before Tuesday night’s game, and it seems to have inspired David Ortiz.
Pirates’ Harrison hits walk-off Little League home run
It’s always fun when the big boys mirror the kids.
Yasiel Puig slid so hard into second base he snapped his belt
Nobody can say he doesn’t play hard.
Griffey, Piazza Hall of Fame plaques set for road trips
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) The Baseball Hall of Fame plaques of Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza will be hitting the road for visits to Seattle and New York City just a few days after they’re installed in Cooperstown.
Watch this poor ice cream vendor get drilled by a foul ball in the butt
And he didn’t even get the baseball.
Nick Markakis shatters a suite window in Cincy with a screeching foul ball
He later broke open a tie game in the 11th inning
Marlins-Phillies preview
PHILADELPHIA — Jeremy Hellickson pitches against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night.
Homers help White Sox to 6-1 win
SEATTLE — Melky Cabrera broke a 1-1 tie with a leadoff home run in the seventh inning and Todd Frazier added a two-run shot in the ninth as the Chicago White Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with a 6-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
Indians-Royals preview
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Indians lineups may have some different faces Wednesday.
Albert Pujols drills two homers, then gets drilled in head with fastball
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Albert Pujols hit a pair of three-run homers and the Los Angeles Angels remained unbeaten since the All-Star break with their season-best fifth straight victory, 8-6 over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.
Encarnacion homers, Sanchez wins again in Toronto victory
PHOENIX (AP) Edwin Encarnacion hit his 25th home run, Aaron Sanchez pitched seven strong innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Tuesday night.
Cabrera, Frazier homer as White Sox beat Mariners 6-1
SEATTLE (AP) Melky Cabrera hit a tie-breaking homer leading off the seventh inning, Todd Frazier added a two-run shot in the ninth and the Chicago White Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
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CHICAGO (AP) Jeurys Familia escaped a bases-loaded jam with a game-ending double play after Rene Rivera drove in the tiebreaking run with two outs in the top of the ninth, lifting the New York Mets over the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Tuesday night.
LEADING OFF: King Felix back for Mariners, Pomeranz debuts
A look at what’s happening all around the majors today:
Snell tosses 6 strong innings as Rays top Rockies 10-1.
DENVER (AP) Blake Snell held Colorado to one hit over six strong innings, Evan Longoria homered and drove in three runs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Rockies 10-1 on Tuesday night to end an 11-game road losing streak.
Athletics rally from 3 down to beat Astros 4-3 in 10
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Marcus Semien scored from second base on Josh Reddick’s two-out infield single in the 10th inning to lift the Oakland Athletics to a 4-3 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.
Dodgers-Nationals preview
WASHINGTON — It is July and so roster moves are common and attrition takes its toll on the pitching staffs of major league teams.
Ortiz hits 3-run homer, Boston beats San Francisco
BOSTON (AP) Back home and rested, David Ortiz isn’t ready to look at the second half of the season as the final stretch just yet.
Orioles-Yankees preview
NEW YORK — The New York Yankees have spent more than a month depending on others to beat the Baltimore Orioles.
Braves blow lead in 9th, rally for 5-4 win over Reds in 11th
CINCINNATI (AP) Atlanta’s bullpen blew a two-run lead in the ninth inning, but Ender Inciarte hit a sacrifice fly in the 11th that sent the Braves to a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night and evened a series between the NL’s worst teams.
Kazmir’s spicy start, Utley’s leadoff HR, Dodgers top Nats
WASHINGTON (AP) On the day the Dodgers announced Clayton Kershaw suffered an injury setback, the lineup and starter Scott Kazmir stepped up. Some cramp-curing pickle juice and spicy mustard helped as well.
Danny Salazar pitches Indians to 7-3 win over Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Danny Salazar handled the Royals for the third time this season, the Indians roughed up Kansas City’s starter-by-committee and Cleveland rolled to a 7-3 victory Tuesday night to even their three-game series.
Familia escapes jam in 9th, Mets beat Cubs 2-1
CHICAGO (AP) Jeurys Familia escaped a bases-loaded jam with a game-ending double play after Rene Rivera drove in the tiebreaking run with two outs in the top of the ninth, lifting the New York Mets over the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Brewers-Pirates preview
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates, once again in the running for the National League wild-card playoff game they’ve played host to the last three seasons, still haven’t solidified a starting rotation 93 games into the 2016 season.
Giants-Red Sox Preview
BOSTON — Drew Pomeranz insists he’s ready for whatever the Boston Red Sox ask him to do, but the task at hand is one that’s relatively new to the 27-year-old southpaw.
Orioles put Kim on DL, Borbon up; Davis, Wieters out
NEW YORK (AP) Outfielder Hyun Soo Kim has been put on the 15-day disabled list by the Orioles because of a strained right hamstring, and Baltimore selected the contract of outfielder Julio Borbon from Double-A Bowie.
NL West News: Kershaw’s return still uncertain
Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw won’t pitch this week against Washington because of nagging back pain.
Indians’ Jimenez: Cat and Mouse Game makes baseball fun
Tuesday’s catcher Chris Jimenez joined Andre Knott to talk about Cleveland Indians starter Danny Salazar.
Dodgers’ Kershaw out for series vs Nats because of back pain
WASHINGTON (AP) Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw won’t pitch this week against Washington because of nagging back pain.
Ellsbury reaches on catcher’s interference for 9th time
NEW YORK (AP) The Yankees’ Jacoby Ellsbury reached base on catcher’s interference for the ninth time this season, the most in more than two decades.
Reds RHP starter Jon Moscot has Tommy John surgery
CINCINNATI (AP) Right-handed starter Jon Moscot had surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ligament in his right elbow, the second Cincinnati Reds player to have major surgery in two days.
Pirates RHP Taillon hit in head by liner but stays in game
PITTSBURGH (AP) Pirates rookie pitcher Jameson Taillon was struck in the head by a line drive but remained in the game on Tuesday night.
Giants sign P Drabek to minor league deal; may work as INF
BOSTON (AP) The San Francisco Giants have signed former first-round pick Kyle Drabek to a minor league deal.
Nick Tropeano is 3rd Angels pitcher to tear elbow ligament
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Nick Tropeano has become the third Los Angeles Angels starter to tear his ulnar collateral ligament this season.
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