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Bobby Jenks, 2-time All-Star closer and World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox, dies at 44

Bobby Jenks, a two-time All-Star closer and World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox, has died.

Aaron Judge gets struck in the face by a toss from Yankees teammate Anthony Volpe

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge was struck in the face by a toss from teammate Anthony Volpe as they were coming off the field after the fifth inning of Saturday’s 12-6 loss to the New York Mets.

Shohei Ohtani works 2 scoreless innings and strikes out side in 2nd on 31st birthday

Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani worked two scoreless innings against the Houston Astros in his fourth mound start of the season.

Alonso and Nimmo power Mets to 12-6 win over skidding Yankees in Subway Series

Pete Alonso homered twice and drove in five runs, Brandon Nimmo hit his second grand slam in four days and the New York Mets battered the reeling New York Yankees 12-6.

Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt is expected to have season-ending Tommy John surgery

Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt likely needs a second Tommy John surgery that would sideline him for the remainder of this season and much of next year, a huge blow to New York’s injury-riddled rotation.

Jeff McNeil's home run and sparkling defensive play carry Mets past Yankees in Subway Series

Jeff McNeil's clutch performance helped the New York Mets secure a thrilling 6-5 win over the Yankees in their Subway Series opener at Citi Field.

Cal Raleigh ties Ken Griffey Jr.'s Mariners record for home runs before All-Star break with 35

On the spot, Cal Raleigh compiled a laundry list of players he would consider for a Mount Rushmore of Seattle Mariners following their 6-0 victory over Pittsburgh on Friday.

Cubs break franchise record with 8 home runs, 3 by Michael Busch

Michael Busch and the Chicago Cubs turned their holiday into a home run.

Raleigh hits Nos. 34 and 35 to match Griffey's Mariners record for HRs before All-Star break

Cal Raleigh hit his 34th and 35th home runs to set a career high and match Ken Griffey Jr.’s Seattle record for homers before the All-Star break, helping the Mariners beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 on Friday.

McNeil's 2-run homer in 7th off Weaver lifts Mets over Yankees 6-5 in Subway Series opener

Jeff McNeil hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off Luke Weaver in the seventh inning, leading the New York Mets over the Yankees 6-5 in a Subway Series opener between teams that faded badly after strong starts.

Busch hits 3 homers and Cubs set club record with 8 in 11-3 rout of Cardinals

Michael Busch hit three home runs, Pete Crow-Armstrong connected twice and the Chicago Cubs went deep a franchise-record eight times in pounding the St. Louis Cardinals 11-3 for their fourth straight victory.

George Springer homers twice, Blue Jays sweep Yankees to take AL East lead

George Springer hit two two-run home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep and take sole possession of the AL East lead.

Nationals slugger James Wood joins Ronald Acuña Jr., Cal Raleigh as participants in Home Run Derby

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood became the third player to announce he will take part in the Home Run Derby.

Aaron Judge draws 23rd intentional walk, matches Mickey Mantle's 1957 Yankees record

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge drew his 23rd intentional walk of the season in the eighth inning Thursday night against Toronto, matching Mickey Mantle’s 1957 team record.

Guardians' Luis Ortiz subject of MLB gambling investigation, placed on leave, AP sources say

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz has been placed on non-disciplinary leave due to an investigation by Major League Baseball.