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Rockies rally past Giants 4-3, denying Justin Verlander his 1st win since joining San Francisco

Rockies rally past Giants 4-3, denying Justin Verlander his 1st win since joining San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jordan Beck hit a tying double in the eighth inning and Hunter Goodman singled home the go-ahead run two batters later as the Colorado Rockies rallied past San Francisco 4-3 on Thursday night to deny Justin Verlander his first wi
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Shelby Miller earns 1st save for Diamondbacks nearly a decade after first being traded to Arizona

Shelby Miller earns 1st save for Diamondbacks nearly a decade after first being traded to Arizona

NEW YORK (AP) — Shelby Miller never developed into the ace the Arizona Diamondbacks envisioned following a blockbuster trade in December 2015. Perhaps he can become the Diamondbacks' closer almost a decade later.
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Blue Jays hoping to make a case for momentum after back-to-back wins over Red Sox

Blue Jays hoping to make a case for momentum after back-to-back wins over Red Sox

TORONTO — Baseball may rely on data analytics the most of North America's professional sports, but the Toronto Blue Jays are trying to make a case for the intangibles of the game.
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Lord earns 1st MLB win as Nationals beat Phillies 4-2 to prevent sweep

Lord earns 1st MLB win as Nationals beat Phillies 4-2 to prevent sweep

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Luis Garcia Jr.
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Guerrero hits go-ahead homer in 8th as Blue Jays rally past Red Sox 4-2

TORONTO (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. put Toronto ahead with a three-run homer in the eighth inning, Daulton Varsho had a solo shot and the Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Thursday night.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s late three-run homer lifts Blue Jays over Red Sox 4-2

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s late three-run homer lifts Blue Jays over Red Sox 4-2

TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Blue Jays rallied past the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Thursday for Toronto's second comeback victory in a row.
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MLB offense rises with temperature, batting average of .242 up from .240 through April last year

MLB offense rises with temperature, batting average of .242 up from .240 through April last year

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball offense has picked up as the temperature has climbed in much of the U.S., raising the major league batting average above the level from early last season. Batters are hitting .242 through April, up from .
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Kenta Maeda cut by Tigers to clear roster spot for reliever Tyler Owens

Kenta Maeda cut by Tigers to clear roster spot for reliever Tyler Owens

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Kenta Maeda was cut by the Detroit Tigers on Thursday to open a spot in the bullpen for hard-throwing prospect Tyler Owens. Maeda was designated for assignment after compiling a 7.
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Cleveland's José Ramírez becomes first third baseman with 250 career homers and steals

Cleveland's José Ramírez becomes first third baseman with 250 career homers and steals

CLEVELAND (AP) — José Ramírez picked the perfect opportunity to join another exclusive baseball club.
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Red Sox RHP Walker Buehler returns to Boston for tests on sore shoulder, won't start Friday

Red Sox RHP Walker Buehler returns to Boston for tests on sore shoulder, won't start Friday

TORONTO (AP) — Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler returned to Boston on Thursday to have tests on his sore right shoulder and won’t start against the Minnesota Twins on Friday, manager Alex Cora said.
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