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Yankees' Cole demands ball, completes 3-hit gem vs Astros

MLB July 11, 2021

Yankees' Cole demands ball, completes 3-hit gem vs Astros

Two days ago, when a nasty illness had Gerrit Cole hooked up to an IV, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone hardly imagined he'd get an earful from his ace as he campaigned to get the final out Saturday night against the Houston Astros.

Suárez HR off Hader in 9th lifts Reds over Brewers 4-3

MLB July 11, 2021

Suárez HR off Hader in 9th lifts Reds over Brewers 4-3

Eugenio Suárez hit a leadoff home run in the ninth inning against All-Star closer Josh Hader and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 Saturday night in a game that included three ejections.

Alonso's homer lifts Mets to doubleheader split with Pirates

MLB July 11, 2021

Alonso's homer lifts Mets to doubleheader split with Pirates

Pete Alonso homered, Jeff McNeil drove in two runs and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Saturday night for a doubleheader split.

Braves lose Ronald Acuna Jr. for season after outfielder tears ACL trying to make catch

Atlanta Braves July 10, 2021

Braves lose Ronald Acuna Jr. for season after outfielder tears ACL trying to make catch

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. received some devastating news Saturday night.

Back to the future: MLB draft returns, makes All-Star debut

MLB July 10, 2021

Back to the future: MLB draft returns, makes All-Star debut

Ben Cherington's first amateur draft as general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates was brief and remote, held amid the coronavirus pandemic that grounded scouts and wiped out nearly all of 2020's amateur baseball calendar.

For MLB All-Star Game, right/left divide goes beyond field

MLB July 10, 2021

For MLB All-Star Game, right/left divide goes beyond field

Debates about right and left at the All-Star Game used to deal with pitchers or perhaps batting orders.

Realmuto to start at catcher for NL, Molina a replacement

MLB July 10, 2021

Realmuto to start at catcher for NL, Molina a replacement

Philadelphia's J.T. Realmuto will take over from injured San Francisco catcher Buster Posey as the National League's starter in Tuesday's All-Star Game at Coors Field.

A player and coach's journey from chemotherapy to HR Derby

MLB July 10, 2021

A player and coach's journey from chemotherapy to HR Derby

Texas Rangers All-Star slugger Joey Gallo has never forgotten that day he spent during spring training five years ago with Tony Beasley — a nearly four-hour chemotherapy session to treat the coach's cancer.

Two sport athlete Bubba Chandler faces decision as MLB Draft looms

MLB July 10, 2021

Two sport athlete Bubba Chandler faces decision as MLB Draft looms

Bubba Chandler has all of the skills needed to become a professional athlete. Problem is, he’s a highly touted two sport star who currently faces more options than answers.

Ohtani hits 33rd, but Haniger's slam lifts M's past Angels

MLB July 10, 2021

Ohtani hits 33rd, but Haniger's slam lifts M's past Angels

Shohei Ohtani left jaws agape, teammates stunned and fans nearly 500 feet away from home plate ducking for cover.