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Red Sox Win Streak Reaches 13 Games in 6-1 Victory Over Tampa Bay
Willson Contreras hit a 414-foot home run and Sonny Gray improved to 12-1 as Boston tied its second-longest Red Sox win streak in franchise history.
Astros Sidelined: Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker Out of Sunday Lineup
Shortstop Jeremy Peña and first baseman Christian Walker were absent from Sunday's lineup against the Orioles due to hamstring and hip issues.
Braves Option Owen Murphy, Select Elieser Hernández Amid Pitching Decisions
The Atlanta Braves optioned Owen Murphy to Triple-A Gwinnett following a 7-6 loss to the Rangers where the 22-year-old allowed three runs.
Rintaro Sasaki Signs With Miami Marlins, Forgoes SoftBank Hawks Career
Japanese first baseman Rintaro Sasaki joins the Miami Marlins after hitting 140 high school home runs and recording 16 homers at Stanford.
Shohei Ohtani Scratched from Wednesday Start in Philadelphia Due to Knee Irritation
Shohei Ohtani will not take the mound for his scheduled Wednesday start against the Phillies because of irritation in his left knee.
Duane Ward, Two-Time World Series Champion and Blue Jays Closer, Dies at 62
Duane Ward, the right-handed reliever who earned the win in Game 6 of the 1993 World Series, has died of natural causes at age 62.
Mariners Reinstate Julio Rodriguez to Lineup for Giants Series
Seattle center fielder Julio Rodriguez returns from a concussion-related stint on the injured list to bat second against San Francisco.
Red Sox Win 12th Straight as Wilyer Abreu’s Two Homers Sink Rays 7-6
Wilyer Abreu hit two home runs to help the Boston Red Sox overcome a 6-3 deficit and extend their winning streak to 12 games.
Cubs Acquire Aaron Civale for Aiden Moffett Following 6-2 Victory Over Minnesota
Chicago bolstered their pitching staff by acquiring Aaron Civale and cash from Oakland in exchange for minor league righty Aiden Moffett on Saturday.