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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo, sidelined since Aug. 27 because of a low back strain, returned to the lineup Monday, and he was slotted to hit ahead of rookie Jorge…Read more

After winning twice last week to help keep the A's in line for the American League's top Wild Card spot, Jon Lester has been named the AL Player of the…Read more

Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.    Read more

Ever the competitor, Henry Owens wishes he could have joined his friends Anthony Ranaudo and Matt Barnes for their first foray into life in the big leagues. But he understands…Read more

Twelve years after the Angels procured Francisco Rodriguez virtually out of thin late-season air and rode his arm to a World Series title, the Pirates have a chance to recreate…Read more

A new era of Braves baseball will start to take shape on Tuesday, when the club breaks ground on its new ballpark, which is scheduled to open at the start…Read more

Given the marathon nature of Major League Baseball, one could see this coming, since the 2014 schedule was released more than a year ago. One way or another, either as…Read more

Here's a look at three factors behind the Cardinals' recent climb to the top of the National League Central and three keys in their quest to hold off the Pirates…Read more

With less than a month remaining in his seventh big league season, Clayton Kershaw carries a career 2.48 ERA. This mark -- built over 1,365 1/3 innings -- is the…Read more

We've reached that point in the season where we learn who's in and who's out, with a handful of teams knocking on the door and set to clinch postseason spots.    Read more