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The Philadelphia Phillies are hot, loose and loving life as one of the best teams in baseball

The Philadelphia Phillies are off to one of their hottest starts in years and have the best winning percentage in baseball.

Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, will plead guilty in betting case

The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud in a sports betting case.

Contreras' injury highlights the danger of big league catchers moving closer to home plate

When Willson Contreras was struck on his left arm by a swing, it was felt by former and current catchers all over the major leagues.

Pirates are calling up top pitching prospect Paul Skenes for his major league debut, AP source says

A person with direct knowledge of the decision says the Pittsburgh Pirates will promote top pitching prospect Paul Skenes for his major league debut Saturday.

Teoscar Hernández hits 2-run homer in 6th inning to propel Dodgers to 3-1 victory over Marlins

Teoscar Hernández hit a two-run homer in the sixth, Gavin Stone continued the run of solid Dodgers’ starts and Los Angeles beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 to win its sixth straight and complete an unbeaten homestand.

Rangers reacquire switch-hitting OF Robbie Grossman in a trade with the White Sox

The Texas Rangers have reacquired switch-hitting outfielder Robbie Grossman in a trade with the Chicago White Sox.

Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras breaks left forearm when hit by J.D. Martinez's bat

Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras broke his left forearm when he was hit by a swing during their game against the New York Mets.

Ohtani hits 11th homer and Buehler returns as Dodgers defeat Marlins 6-3 for 4th straight win

Shohei Ohtani continued his power surge with his fourth home run in three games and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 6-3 in Walker Buehler’s first major league start in nearly two years.

Walker Buehler goes 4 innings for Dodgers during 1st major league start in nearly 2 years

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler went four innings and struck out four during his first major league start in nearly two years against the Miami Marlins.

Dylan Cease says last year with White Sox 'wasn't enjoyable in really any way'

Dylan Cease says his final season with the Chicago White Sox “wasn’t enjoyable in really any way.”.

Harper homers, Wheeler strikes out 11 as Phillies complete 4-game sweep of Giants with 6-1 win

Bryce Harper hit a three-run homer and Zack Wheeler struck out 11 in seven innings to help the Philadelphia Phillies complete a four-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants with a 6-1 win.

Guardians place AL-leading hitter Steven Kwan on injured list, promote top prospect Kyle Manzardo

The Guardians are losing their extraordinary leadoff hitter for a bit and adding one with power and potential.

It was a big week for Baltimore's pitchers, including a couple just back from arm injuries

Kyle Bradish and John Means are back.

Shohei Ohtani homers twice as Dodgers sweep Braves with 5-1 win

Shohei Ohtani went 4 for 4 with two home runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves, 5-1, on Sunday afternoon to sweep the three-game series.

Rays starter Ryan Pepiot departs with leg bruise after getting hit by 107.5 mph line drive

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot departed with a lower left leg bruise in the second inning of Sunday’s game against the New York Mets after getting hit by a 107.5 mph line drive hit by Starling Marte.