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Brewers designate veteran RHP Josh Lindblom for assignment

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MILWAUKEE — Brewers right-hander Josh Lindblom has been designated for assignment after struggling as he shifted from the starting rotation to a bullpen role...

Matz excels in NY return, Kluber hurt, Jays top Yanks 6-2

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NEW YORK — Steven Matz returned to New York with his finest outing in two years, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his major league-leading 16th...

LEADING OFF: Syndergaard has setback, Kluber to get MRI

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A look at what's happening around the majors Wednesday: ...

Crawford’s three hits power Mariners past Athletics 4-3

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OAKLAND, Calif. — J.P. Crawford had three hits, Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis made a magnificent catch to save two possible runs and Seattle...

Zeile, Alonso encourage vaccines as part of MLB efforts

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NEW YORK — Major League Baseball joined many of its clubs in coronavirus vaccination efforts, sending retired players Todd Zeile and Yonder Alonso to...

Sandoval has 3 hits in return to Boston, Braves win 3-1

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BOSTON — Pablo Sandoval had three hits in his first game at Fenway Park since his disastrous tenure with the Red Sox, and Charlie...

Kershaw’s strong start gives Dodgers 9-2 win over Astros

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HOUSTON — Clayton Kershaw pitched into the eighth inning in his first game against Houston since the 2017 World Series, Justin Turner hit a...

Evan Longoria powers San Francisco past Arizona

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PHOENIX — Evan Longoria had three hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs, Kevin Gausman struck out nine in five scoreless...

Indians RHP Plesac avoids needing surgery after shirt mishap

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DETROIT — Cleveland Indians right-hander Zach Plesac will not need surgery after breaking the thumb on his pitching hand while yanking off his undershirt...

Mets get successful return from deGrom, beat Rockies 3-1

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NEW YORK — Jacob deGrom struck out nine in a successful return from the injured list and Tomás Nido hit a tiebreaking homer to...