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Brett Gardner and Martin Prado, two of the Yankees' most productive hitters in recent weeks, were out of the starting lineup on Tuesday, and there is no definitive timetable for…Read more

The availability of Royals closer Greg Holland loomed as another game-time decision on Tuesday by manager Ned Yost.    Read more

Masahiro Tanaka is moving closer to game action. On the disabled list since July, the right-hander threw 45 pitches over three simulated innings on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium and said…Read more

The Mets are considering bringing in Citi Field's fences -- again. The team is in internal discussions to move in portions of the outfield wall in right- and right-center field,…Read more

Though the Braves are in the midst of battling for the National League's final playoff spot, manager Fredi Gonzalez is not going to make any rash decisions that could endanger…Read more

Charlie Morton threw a simulated game Tuesday, and while his arm felt fresh, he said his hurting right hip hasn't improved. The Pirates and Morton have not closed the book…Read more

Second baseman Daniel Murphy returned from the disabled list on Tuesday, looking to put a capstone on his first All-Star season.    Read more

Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman took batting practice for the first time in public at Nationals Park on Tuesday afternoon. He was in the hitting group that included teammates Ian…Read more

Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy received a cortisone injection in his sacroiliac (SI) joint on Tuesday, and the plan is still for him to return to the lineup for Friday's doubleheader.    Read more

David Wright complained of shoulder soreness upon reporting to Citi Field on Tuesday, prompting the Mets to take him out of their starting lineup and send him to a Manhattan…Read more