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Texas Rangers' Adolis García scores in front of Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Tucker Barnhart on a single by Wyatt Langford during the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Rangers sweep Diamondbacks

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Corey Seager homered for the eighth time in eight games, Dane Dunning threw five scoreless innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 on Wednesday to sweep a two-game rematch of last year’s World Series.
 
Washington Nationals' Lane Thomas (28) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against theAtlanta Braves, Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Thomas hits 3-run homer, Nationals beat Braves 7-2 to spoil Schwellenbach’s debut

 
Milwaukee Brewers' Willy Adames reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Yelich, Perkins and Adames homer as Brewers come to life against Cubs, Imanaga in 10-6 win

 
New York Yankees' Juan Soto, front, collides with Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto while trying to get back to second as Neto attempted to make a catch on a ball hit by Giancarlo Stanton during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. Stanton was called out on the play and Soto was also called out on runner's interference. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Infield fly and interference call loom large during 1st inning of Yankees-Angels game

 
Kansas City Royals designated hitter Nelson Velázquez watches his two-run home run during the third inning of the tema's baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Velázquez hits 2 HRs, Perez adds solo shot as Royals snap skid with 6-1 win over Twins

 

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Toronto’s bullpen delivers as the Blue Jays beat the White Sox 3-1 after Manoah gets hurt

Trevor Richards and Toronto’s bullpen delivered after Alek Manoah departed because of elbow discomfort, and the Blue Jays beat the slumping Chicago White Sox 3-1.
 
Baltimore Orioles' Gunnar Henderson watches his grand slam against the Boston Red Sox during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Henderson’s 18th homer was a grand slam, and it happened because McCann finally drew a walk

Gunnar Henderson made Boston pay for a very ill-timed walk. Henderson hit a grand slam in the second inning after Kutter Crawford walked James McCann to load the bases.
 
Tampa Bay Rays' Pete Fairbanks (29) congratulates Jose Siri on his game-winning RBI against the Oakland Athletics during the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays won 4-3. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Jose Siri follows tremendous catch with walk-off hit in the 9th, Rays beat Athletics 4-3

Jose Siri made a tremendous catch in the top of the ninth inning and singled in the winning run in the bottom half in the Tampa Bay Rays’ 4-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night.
 
New York Mets relief pitcher Jorge Lopez reacts after striking out St. Louis Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt with the bases loaded to end the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Mets to cut Jorge López after reliever throws glove into stands following ejection

Jorge López will be cut by the struggling New York Mets after the reliever threw his cap on the ground and glove into the stands following his ejection from a game against the Dodgers at Citi Field.
 
Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach (56) delivers in the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Braves pitching prospect Spencer Schwellenbach strikes out 5 in mixed MLB debut

Spencer Schwellenbach had mixed results in his big league debut with the Atlanta Braves. Schwellenbach, one of the Braves’ top pitching prospects made the leap from Double-A to the MLB on Wednesday and lasted five innings.
 
Baltimore Orioles' Gunnar Henderson swings for a grand slam against the Boston Red Sox during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Gunnar Henderson’s grand slam lifts the Orioles to a 6-1 victory over Boston in series’ rubber match

Gunnar Henderson’s grand slam in the second put Baltimore ahead to stay, and Corbin Burnes pitched seven sharp innings to help the Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1.
 
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah throws to a Chicago White Sox batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah to get an MRI after experiencing some elbow discomfort

Toronto pitcher Alek Manoah will get an MRI on Thursday after he left the Blue Jays’ 3-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox because of right elbow discomfort.
 
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, follows through on a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Ohtani and Smith power Dodgers past reeling Mets 10-3 for 3-game sweep

Shohei Ohtani homered and drove in three runs, Will Smith went deep twice and the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the frustrated New York Mets with a 10-3 victory.
 
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill walks off the field after being hit by a pitch as Chicago Cubs' Luis Vazquez rounds third and scores during the 10th inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Brewers closer Trevor Megill hopes to avoid a stint on injured list after being struck by line drive

Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Megill said Wednesday he hopes to avoid a stint on the injured list, one day after being struck on his pitching arm by a line drive.
 
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Braxton Garrett works against a San Diego Padres batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Garrett outlasts Darvish and the Marlins beat the Padres 9-1 behind season-high 16 hits

Braxton Garrett outlasted Yu Darvish, Josh Bell had three hits and scored twice and the Miami Marlins beat the sloppy San Diego Padres 9-1 to avoid a sweep.
 
FIKE - Oklahoma coach Patty Gasso, front left, and players pose for a photo while holding up three fingers after defeating Florida State in the NCAA Women's College World Series championship series Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma begins its quest for an unprecedented fourth consecutive national softball title. (AP Photo/Nate Billings, File)

Oklahoma to chase record 4th straight national title at Women’s College World Series

Oklahoma is chasing history again. The Sooners head into the Women’s College World Series with the opportunity to win an unprecedented fourth straight national title.
 
Philadelphia Phillies' Cristian Pache hits an RBI single during the second inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Castellanos, Schwarber HR, Sánchez works 6 strong innings as Phillies beat Giants to end 3-game skid

Nick Castellanos had a two-run homer among his three hits, Cristopher Sánchez struck out seven in six scoreless innings and the MLB-leading Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-1 to snap a three-game losing streak.
 
Boston Red Sox's Tyler O'Neill, center, acknowledges fans in his first game back at Busch Stadium prior to his at-bat in the second inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, May 17, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Joe Puetz)

Red Sox put outfielder Tyler O’Neill on the injured list with right knee inflammation

The Boston Red Sox have put outfielder Tyler O’Neill on the 10-day injured list with right knee inflammation. The move is retroactive to Sunday.
 
Texas Rangers' Corey Seager is congratulated by Ezequiel Duran (20) after hitting a two run home run that scored Duran off of Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ryne Nelson during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. The home run was Seager's eighth in as many games. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Seager hits 8th homer in 8 games, Rangers sweep World Series rematch with 6-1 win over Diamondbacks

Corey Seager homered for the eighth time in eight games, Dane Dunning threw five scoreless innings and the Texas Rangers beat Arizona 6-1 to sweep a quick two-game rematch of last year’s World Series.
 
St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter (13) celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Carpenter, Gorman homers, Cardinals reach .500 for first time in 6 weeks with 5-3 win over Reds

Matt Carpenter hit a go-ahead home in the third inning, Nolan Gorman also went deep and the St. Louis Cardinals reached .500 for the first time in six weeks with a 5-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds Carpenter hit his first home run for the Cardinals since April 30, 2021, as St.
 
New York Mets' Edwin Díaz goes to the dugout after pitching against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 25, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Mets put struggling closer Edwin Díaz on IL with shoulder impingement, then Alonso exits after HBP

Struggling closer Edwin Díaz has been placed on the 15-day injured list by the New York Mets with a right shoulder impingement.
 
Texas Rangers' Corey Seager hits a two run home run off of Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ryne Nelson as Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Tucker Barnhart looks on during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. Ezequiel Duran scored on the play. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

World Series MVP Corey Seager hits 8th homer in 8-game span for Texas Rangers

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager has eight homers in as many games. Seager lined a two-run homer just beyond the right-field wall in the fifth inning of their 6-1 win over Arizona on Wednesday.
 
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes throws during the first inning in the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers, Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Paul Skenes dominant as Pirates salvage doubleheader split by routing Tigers 10-2

Paul Skenes struck out nine and earned his second career victory and the Pittsburgh Pirates salvaged a doubleheader split with a 10-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
 
Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (2) and right fielder Adolis Garcia (53) collide while chasing ball hit by Los Angeles Angels Taylor Ward in the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

‘Banged up’ Marcus Semien gets a day off after 349 consecutive games for Texas Rangers

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien got a day off for the first time in more than two years. He didn’t play in their 6-1 win over Arizona on Wednesday, ending his consecutive games streak at 349 games since May 2022.
 
FILE - In this Aug. 2, 1942, file photo, Kansas City Monarchs pitcher Leroy Satchel Paige warms up at New York's Yankee Stadium before a Negro League game between the Monarchs and the New York Cuban Stars. Major League Baseball said Tuesday, May 28, 2024, that it has incorporated records for more than 2,300 Negro Leagues players following a three-year research project. Paige’s 1.01 ERA for the 1944 Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro American League ranks third since ERA became an official stat in the National League in 1912 and American League in 1913. Paige was also credited with 28 Negro Leagues wins, raising his career total to 125. (AP Photo/Matty Zimmerman, File)

Major leaguers praise inclusion of Negro Leagues statistics into major league records

Baseball players and fans alike are learning more about the Negro Leagues after the statistics for more than 2,300 players — historic figures like Josh Gibson, Oscar Charleston, Satchel Paige and Mule Suttles — were incorporated into the major league record book following a three-year research proje
 
FILE - Minnie Minoso, Chicago White Sox outfielder, practices running the bases at Comiskey Park in Chicago, June 1, 1955. Minosa will be posthumously inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Major League Baseball said Tuesday, May 28, 2024, that it has incorporated records for more than 2,300 Negro Leagues players following a three-year research project. Miñoso was credited with 150 hits with the New York Cubans of the second Negro National League from 1946-1948, raising his total to 2,113. (AP Photo/File)

Career and season MLB records that changed following the addition of Negro Leagues statistics

Major League Baseball said Tuesday that it has incorporated records for more than 2,300 Negro Leagues players following a three-year research project.
 
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Forget 300 career wins. Even 200 wins for an MLB pitcher might be a thing of the past

José Berríos turned 30 years old on Monday, giving up an obscure crown in the process. The two-time All-Star has exactly 88 career wins, which made him the active leader for under-30 pitchers in Major League Baseball.
 

This Date in Baseball - Baltimore’s Cal Ripken Jr. begins his record consecutive games streak

This Date in Baseball, May 30 - Baltimore’s Cal Ripken Jr. begins his record consecutive games streak
 

Athletics face the Rays leading series 1-0

The Oakland Athletics play the Tampa Bay Rays with a 1-0 series lead.
 

Phillies bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Giants

The Philadelphia Phillies look to stop their three-game losing streak with a victory against the San Francisco Giants.
 

Reds and Cardinals meet to determine series winner

The Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series.
 

Atlanta Braves host the Washington Nationals Wednesday

The Atlanta Braves square off against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.
 

Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks meet in game 2 of series

The Texas Rangers host the Arizona Diamondbacks, leading the series 1-0.
 

Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees play in game 2 of series

The Los Angeles Angels lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the New York Yankees.
 

Devers leads Red Sox against the Orioles after 4-hit game

The Boston Red Sox play the Baltimore Orioles after Rafael Devers had four hits on Tuesday in an 8-3 win over the Orioles.
 
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