Professional Baseball

Crawford blasts 18th home run, Giants thump Nationals 10-4

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SAN FRANCISCO — All-Star Brandon Crawford had three hits, including his 18th home run, and the San Francisco Giants thumped the Washington Nationals 10-4...

Morton sharp, Acuña restrained after HBP, Braves top Marlins

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MIAMI — Charlie Morton pitched seven innings of two-hit ball, Ronald Acuña Jr. was restrained after being plunked by another Marlins pitcher and the...

For MLB All-Star Game, right/left divide goes beyond field

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DENVER — Debates about right and left at the All-Star Game used to deal with pitchers or perhaps batting orders. ...

Mets crush Pirates 13-4 on Lindor grand slam, 10-run sixth

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NEW YORK — Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer and Francisco Lindor clubbed New York’s first grand slam this season during a 10-run sixth...

Joe Pepitone suing Hall of Fame for return of famed bat

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Former New York Yankees star Joe Pepitone has filed a lawsuit against the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum seeking the return of...

Todd Frazier brings passion, power to US Olympic baseball

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LITTLE FALLS, N.J. — Sitting in the dugout at tiny Yogi Berra Stadium as he prepared to play for the Frontier League’s Sussex County...

Rangers put rookie LH King on IL with shoulder inflammation

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ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas rookie left-hander John King was put the 10-day injured list Friday because of left shoulder inflammation, after the Rangers had...

Hendricks wins 9th straight, Wisdom HR, Cubs beat Cards 10-5

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CHICAGO — Kyle Hendricks won his ninth straight decision, Patrick Wisdom hit a two-run homer and Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-5...

LEADING OFF: Astros’ giveaways sure to grab Yanks’ attention

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A look at what’s happening around the majors on Friday: ...

Astros star Correa out for health and safety protocols

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HOUSTON — Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa has been placed on the injured list due to health and safety protocols. ...