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 | In a one-on-one recently, second baseman Scooter Gennett answered questions on a wide range of topics, from his first All-Star appearance to wanting an extension from the Reds.
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 | Major League Baseball partnered with Operation Backpack to host packing events, benefiting local schoolchildren in need.
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 | In a one-on-one with MLB.com at Citi Field last weekend, Braves outfielder Nick Markakis answered questions on a wide range of topics, from his first All-Star appearance to the Braves' exciting season.
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 | In a one-on-one with MLB.com, Padres right-hander Tyson Ross answered questions on a wide range of topics, from his comeback season to the possibility of being traded before the non-waiver Trade Deadline.
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 | Team MLB, a 14-and-under group from Major League Baseball's Urban Youth Academy in Compton, Calif., fell to 2-2 in round-robin play and were eliminated from the National Youth Baseball Championships at Long Island on Thursday..
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 | In a recent phone interview with MLB.com, Reds interim manager Jim Riggleman answered questions on a wide range of topics, from his managerial style to his respect for Reds ownership.
More» Riggleman on Harvey's start, Hamilton's snag |
 | In a recent sit-down with MLB.com, Red Sox left-hander David Price answered questions on a wide range of topics, from the Red Sox to the video game "Fortnite."
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 | Before the fireworks went off and it was time to celebrate America, about 50 kids were at Richmond County Bank Ballpark in Staten Island on Wednesday and showed how much fun they had at the Play Ball event hosted by Major League Baseball and the Staten Island Yankees.
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 | In a recent sit-down with MLB.com, Pirates manager Clint Hurdle answered questions on a wide range of topics, from his respect for Andrew McCutchen to his love for Pittsburgh.
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 | Jayson Werth didn't put up Hall of Fame statistics with the Nationals, but he transcended his numbers by bringing a winning attitude to Washington.
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 | In a recent sit-down with MLB.com, Mariners outfielder Denard Span answered questions on a wide range of topics, from his new digs in Seattle to the disappearance of his gray beard.
More» Span plates Segura with a single to center |
 | For a week, the Pirates had problems scoring runs. That wasn't the case on Monday as Pittsburgh jumped out to an early lead on the strength of homers by Gregory Polanco and Josh Bell. Three costly errors by the Mets spoiled a strong start by Seth Lugo, who allowed only one earned run through five innings. The Mets staged a seventh-inning rally capped by a three-run pinch-hit homer by Wilmer Flores, but the Pirates shut New York down in the final two frames.
More» Bell hits a 2-run homer to left in the 6th |
 | In Monday's game against the Mets, for the first time this season, center fielder Starling Marte was in the leadoff spot, while first baseman Josh Bell and second baseman Josh Harrison were hitting second and third, respectively.
More» Marte doubles to right for first Bucs hit |
 | Twenty-four participants in Scotts Pitch, Hit & Run competition were ready to go bright and early on Sunday morning at Citi Field. The kids' energy was at an all-time high for a good reason: They all wanted to earn a trip to Washington, D.C., to participate in All-Star Week in July.
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 | One thing we know: Major League Baseball cares about people around the world. On Wednesday afternoon, MLB and Rise Against Hunger hosted a food packaging event in the MLB building on Park Avenue.
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 | Now we know where Rays third baseman Matt Duffy gets his work ethic from. It comes from his father, Tom, who taught him to work hard, be smart in his decisions and take responsibility for his actions.
More» Wendle, Smith and Gomez on Fathers' Day |
 | For the second day in a row, the Rays had a bullpen day. This time, it worked out in their favor as they defeated the Yankees, 3-1, at Yankee Stadium on Sunday afternoon to take the finale of the four-game series. Wilmer Font fanned five over 4 2/3 innings and Matt Duffy had three hits and two RBIs to pace the Rays.
More» Font strikes out Torres to end the inning |
 | Following Saturday's loss to the Yankees, the Rays placed infielder Christian Arroyo on the 10-day disabled list because of a left oblique strain and reinstated shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria from the 10-day DL. Hechavarria missed almost a month of action because of a right hamstring strain.
More» Hechavarria crushes a solo homer to left |
 | The Rays could get nothing going against Yankees right-hander Luis Severino on Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium in a 4-1 loss.
More» Cash on defensive lapses in losing streak |
 | Right-hander Nathan Eovaldi found himself in familiar territory Friday night at Yankee Stadium. After all, he pitched for the Bronx Bombers from 2015-16. In his first start at Yankee Stadium since Aug. 4, 2016, Eovaldi worked 7 1/3 innings, but the Rays were blanked by the Yankees, 5-0.
More» Eovaldi fans 5 in Yankee Stadium return |
