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Circling the Bases as Baseball Nears its Midpoint

As teams close in on 81 games, Justin Verlander is showing the kids how it’s done, Aaron Judge continues to mash and the most valuable...

Three Astros Pitchers Combine to No-Hit the Yankees

Cristian Javier dominated the Yankees for seven innings, and two relievers finished the job, handing New York its seventh no-hit loss in franchise history.

DOJ Asks Court to Limit Scope of MLB’s Antitrust Exemption

In a statement of interest related to an ongoing lawsuit, the government called the exemption an aberration.

Astros Set Record With Two Immaculate Innings Against Rangers

Luis Garcia and Phil Maton each recorded a three-strikeout inning on nine pitches. That they accomplished the feat against the same three Rangers batters added...

‘Yeah, That Happened.’ Joc Pederson Is Slapped Over Fantasy Football.

Joc Pederson of the San Francisco Giants opened up about an incident in which he was slapped by Reds outfielder Tommy Pham. The Giants said...

Will Aaron Judge Hit 60 Home Runs This Season?

The Yankees outfielder outpaced a who’s who of sluggers through 40 games. Getting to 60 would require something that has eluded him: durability.

Josh Donaldson Suspended for ‘Jackie’ Comments

Donaldson, the Yankees third baseman, referred to Tim Anderson of the White Sox as “Jackie,” which M.L.B. said was “disrespectful.” Donaldson appealed the one-game suspension.

Did Albert Pujols Pass Eddie Collins in Hits?

When Albert Pujols collected hit No. 3,314, the Cardinals celebrated him for passing Collins on the career hits list. Some recordkeepers weren’t so sure.

Matt Harvey Suspended for Providing Drugs to Tyler Skaggs

Harvey, the former Mets star, admitted during the Eric Kay trial that he had provided Skaggs, his Angels teammate, with Percocet, an opioid.

Albert Pujols’s Pitching Debut Falls Short of Lena Blackburne’s

Albert Pujols was the life of the party in the Cardinals’ 15-6 win against the Giants. But he fell short of being the oldest player...