For those who played in and remember the 1998 World Series between the Padres and Yankees, it’s still known as the pitch.

Steven Souza Jr. will rejoin the Rays after playing just one rehab game for Class A Advanced Charlotte. The outfielder has been out with a left hip strain since June 16.

It is his passion.

Riley Pint kicked off his pro career in impressive style on Friday night, firing two scoreless innings for Rookie-level Grand Junction against Idaho Falls. The 2016 No. 4 overall Draft pick allowed one hit and struck out two of the six hitters he faced in the outing, throwing 14 of his 23 pitches for strikes.

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The Indians had been searching for innings for their relievers. Now, Cleveland is trying to solve a situation prompted by a long day for its bullpen.

The Blue Jays likely won’t be sending any Happy Canada Day cards to home-plate umpire Vic Carapazza any time soon.

Trevor Bauer did not leave the field. Maybe he thought he never would. The Indians’ pitcher stood near the mound at Rogers Centre, his head tilted skyward, wearing an expression that conveyed both exhaustion and relief.

On Friday afternoon, D-backs players Josh Collmenter and Brad Ziegler visited the MANA (Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force) House in downtown Phoenix, a peer-run organization of homeless and formerly homeless veterans offering personal, individualized basic resources, community and advocacy for all veterans.

Carlos Beltran said he senses improvement with his tight right hamstring, but the Yankees outfielder is still experiencing enough discomfort that he is unlikely to appear in the lineup during this three-game Interleague series against the Padres at Petco Park.

The memento from the greatest moment of Daniel Nava’s baseball life lies within a plastic bag and inside a cardboard box, which sits somewhere in the garage of his Phoenix home.

Darwin Barney and Ryan Goins brought a whole new meaning to the term “utility men” when they both took the mound during Friday afternoon’s marathon 2-1 loss to the Indians.

The Indians extended their winning streak to a franchise-record 14 games in dramatic fashion Friday, outlasting the Blue Jays in a 19-inning marathon punctuated by Carlos Santana’s game-winning homer. With the 2-1 victory, the first-place Tribe improved to 49-30 on the year, putting them 19 games above .500 for the first time since they finished the 2013 season with a 92-70 record. Here’s a look at some facts and figures from Cleveland’s wild day at Rogers Centre

The Pirates had an off-day on Thursday before opening a series vs. the A’s. The break was much-needed after the team went 9-19 in June.

Baseballs are devious.

Following the trade of Fernando Rodney Padres manager Andy Green is in need of a closer. Though he isn’t ready to formally name a replacement, Green said Brandon Maurer will get “first crack at the ninth inning.”

The Dodgers officially placed left-hander Clayton Kershaw and outfielder Joc Pederson on the 15-day disabled list Friday.