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With 2 HRs, Bellinger takes MLB lead from Yelich
In a 16-2 blowout, the Los Angeles Dodgers Cody Bellinger knocked two out on Monday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. That gives the 24-year-old first baseman 33 on the season…
Read MoreFreeman, Fried power scorching hot Braves past Brewers, 4-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — One pitch was all Freddie Freeman needed to power the Atlanta Braves to their fifth straight victory. The left-handed slugger sent an offering from Milwaukee Brewers starter…
Read More“Robot umpires” debut in independent Atlantic League
YORK, Pa. (AP) — “Robot umpires” have arrived. The independent Atlantic League became the first American professional baseball league to let a computer call balls and strikes Wednesday night at…
Read MoreTrade deadline looms as baseball resumes after break
CHICAGO (AP) — Francisco Lindor and the Cleveland Indians, looking up at Nelson Cruz and the surprising Minnesota Twins. Matt Chapman and the Oakland Athletics, trying to run down José…
Read MoreBrewers don't fair well in All-Star game, won 4-3 by AL
CLEVELAND — It wasn’t a memorable night for Milwaukee Brewers in the All-Star game. Josh Hader didn’t play. Christian Yelich went 0-for-2 with a strikeout. Mike Moustakas was 0-for-2, including…
Read MoreWell, maybe it's a good thing Yelich didn't participate in home run derby
Christian Yelich said it had always been a dream to be in the home run derby. He was slated to be the top seed in the eight-player bracket but back…
Read MoreAll-Stars among those impacted by changed free-agent market
CLEVELAND (AP) — His free agency delayed a year because the Chicago Cubs kept him in the minor leagues for one extra day, Kris Bryant is the shining example of…
Read MoreDubon’s singular journey leads from Honduras to majors
In so many ways, Mauricio Dubon’s ascent to the big leagues has been unusual. Point No. 1 is simple: No major league player has ever been born-and-raised in Honduras. On…
Read More$wing away: All-Star Home Run Derby offers $1 million prize
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jim Thome holds the record for the longest home run in Progressive Field history, a 511-foot shot against Kansas City in 1999. Two years earlier, the Hall…
Read MoreYelich at "red line," won't compete in home run derby, all-star week in question
Pulled from the starting lineup Sunday because of a back strain, Christian Yelich will be sitting out today’s Home Run Derby and his appearance in Tuesday’s All-Star Game is also…
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