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Rox break out early to top Nats in slugfest
Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg turned in his worst outing of the season as the Rockies jumped him for nine runs en route to a 12-10 victory Wednesday afternoon at Coors Field.
Pirates ride big burst in 5th to sweep of Giants
The Pirates and Giants continued heading in opposite directions, particularly in the fifth inning of their series finale Wednesday, when Andrew McCutchen’s two-run homer capped a six-run outburst that pushed Pittsburgh past San Francisco, 6-5.
Steinbrenner embraces new direction
It happened in an instant, a pair of home runs sailing over the wall at Yankee Stadium. In that moment with a packed house rocking the ballpark in that old, familiar way, Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner could see a bright and shiny new vision of his team take shape.
Olympian skating through White Sox system
Eddy Alvarez was on the medal podium the last time the world’s best gathered under the Olympic flame. He was a part of the United States’ short-track speed-skating relay team, which captured a silver medal in the 2014 Sochi Games.
Miller’s blast lifts Archer past Padres in shutout
After offensive outbursts the previous three games, it took only one swing to provide Tampa Bay with enough offense to win its fourth straight and complete a sweep over San Diego. Brad Miller hit a two-run homer in the first inning and Chris Archer made it stick in a 2-0 Rays win on Wednesday afternoon at Tropicana Field.
Dusty thriving in renewed managerial career
Dusty Baker is back in uniform, after an unwanted two-year exile from the game that has been his life, and the team he is managing is sitting atop the NL East, seemingly in control of a postseason spot.
Astros Minors OF Vasquez suspended, released
Minor League outfielder Danry Vasquez was suspended indefinitely by Major League Baseball, pending the outcome of an ongoing criminal investigation in Texas, and then was subsequently released by the Astros on Wednesday.
Happ’s MLB-best 17th win spurs Blue Jays
When J.A. Happ pitches well, the Blue Jays win. When the offense shows off its potential, the Blue Jays win. When both happen, that’s just a good day. After scoring 12 unanswered runs in Tuesday’s victory, the Toronto offense picked up right where it left off Wednesday afternoon, getting runners on base at a high rate and beating the Yankees, 7-4.
Red Sox expect E-Rod to make next start
The Red Sox expect left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez to make his next start on Sunday, as the left hamstring tightness he experienced during his abbreviated outing on Tuesday appeared to be nothing more than a scare.
Pipeline preview: Walker riding power surge at plate
Here’s a look at top prospects to watch Thursday in Minor League action.
Martinez masterful as Cards crush Astros
Behind a dominant outing on the mound from Carlos Martinez and an offensive onslaught featuring 12 hits and home runs from Jeremy Hazelbaker and Brandon Moss, the Cardinals won their fourth in a row, beating the Astros, 8-2, at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday afternoon.
Latest HR puts Sanchez in Yanks’ record book
With the weeks that Gary Sanchez and Aaron Judge have had, it’s been hard to update the Yankees’ record book fast enough.
Thumb injury caps eventful day for Donaldson
Josh Donaldson is considered day to day after he was removed during the sixth inning of Wednesday’s 7-4 victory over the Yankees because of a jammed right thumb. Donaldson’s departure was unrelated to a verbal altercation that he appeared to have with manager John Gibbons earlier in the game.
Tillman to start Saturday, feeling ‘optimistic’
Though Orioles ace Chris Tillman was scratched from Wednesday’s start with right shoulder discomfort, he expects to be good to go Saturday, when he’s now penciled in.
Orbit’s Olympic floor routine just a little late
But please, do not tell Orbit.
Today’s starting lineups: Aug. 17
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.