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Aaron Judge will consider participating in Home Run Derby

Good news, fans: Aaron Judge is considering participating in next month’s Home Run Derby. The New York Yankees rookie says he received an invitation last week to participate in the fun All-Star week competition. He says he is considering it. …

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Anthony Rizzo will not be disciplined for collision with Austin Hedges

Anthony Rizzo violated the Buster Posey rule when he collided with Austin Hedges at the plate during Monday’s Cubs-Padres game, but the first baseman will avoid discipline despite violating the rule. MLB chief executive officer Joe Torre spoke …

Anthony rizzo Austin Hedges

Padres unhappy with Anthony Rizzo for ‘cheap shot’ play at home plate

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges helped preserve a 3-2 lead in his team’s win over the Chicago Cubs Monday night despite being on the receiving end of a play his manager labeled a “cheap shot.” Kris Bryant lined out to center …

Adrian Gonzalez

Dodgers hoping Adrian Gonzalez will return before All-Star break

The Los Angeles Dodgers are apparently optimistic that their former All-Star first baseman will return to the lineup within a month’s time. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Monday that injured slugger Adrian Gonzalez recently received an …

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Cubs fans name daughter ‘Waveland’ after Wrigley Field street

Two Chicago Cubs fans have raised the bar of fandom. Stephen and Bronwyn Case were lucky enough to have their first child born on Sunday. The two are Cubs fans and decided to name their daughter “Waveland” after the street that runs …

Yasiel Puig

Yasiel Puig says he was forced to stop having fun, doesn’t feel like same player

When Yasiel Puig first came into the majors with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he looked like one of baseball’s next superstars. Four years later, the outfielder is hitting just barely over .240 after an underwhelming 2016 season. You can blame …

Royals credit Peter Moylan’s espresso machine for helping with turnaround

After they were essentially left for dead early on in the season, the Kansas City Royals have showed plenty of life as of late. The team has won seven of its last eight games and is now 11-5 in the month of June, and caffeine has played a big role in …

Zack Hample A-Rod ball

Notorious ballhawk Zack Hample rejected by Clayton Kershaw

Zack Hample tends to get his way when he attends baseball games, but that wasn’t the case on Sunday. Hample, who is notorious for being a “ballhawk” and has collected over 9,000 balls, said on Twitter that he was rejected by Dodgers …

Nolan Arenado completes cycle with walk-off homer (Video)

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado completed a cycle on Sunday in the most dramatic possible way. Arenado stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the ninth with two on, one out, and his team down a run. A fly ball or base hit would have …

Marlins reportedly unlikely to tear down roster before trade deadline

The Miami Marlins are in an usual spot with the trade deadline looming. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Marlins are not currently planning a total teardown of the roster, which would involve selling players such as outfielders …

Sonny Gray

Report: Astros, Athletics have mutual interest in Sonny Gray trade

The Houston Astros’ hunt for rotation help may lead them to the doorstep of a division rival. According to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe, the Astros and Oakland Athletics have mutual interest in a deal centering around Oakland’s Sonny …

Tim Tebow Mets

Tim Tebow loses grip and lets bat fly (Video)

Tim Tebow delivered a big fly during his minor league game on Saturday night. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the kind of shot he would have liked. Tebow lost the grip on his bat during one of his at-bats and sent his bat flying into the stands: …

Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts on Dodgers: ‘We’re the best team in the division’

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is trying to stunt on the rest of the National League West. Speaking before the Dodgers’ game against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, Roberts made this somewhat bold declaration about his team, per Andy …

Mike Trout

Mike Trout to join Angels on road trip, begin swinging

Mike Trout is on his way to making a return to the Los Angeles Angels. Trout is set to join the Angels for their road trip next week, manager Mike Scioscia said Saturday. The team heads to New York and then Boston for series with the Yankees and Red …

Rockies savagely troll Jeff Samardzija on Instagram

Temperatures are beginning to hit the mid-80s in Colorado, so it makes sense that their professional baseball team has no chill. San Francisco Giants starter Jeff Samardzija clubbed his first home run of the season (and just the third of his career) …

Jake Arrieta

Jake Arrieta has struggled with thumb problem since spring training

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta has not been up to his usual standard this season, and a nagging thumb issue may have a lot to do with it. Cubs pitching coach Chris Bosio divulged Friday that Arrieta has been deal with open, tender skin around his …

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