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The Cardinals are nearing a deal with free-agent catcher A.J. Pierzynski, according to multiple reports. George Kottaras, claimed by St. Louis off waivers on July 11, will reportedly be released…Read more

Zack Greinke's four-strikeout inning on Friday night was the fifth recorded by a Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher.    Read more

Giants catcher Hector Sanchez left Friday night's game against the Dodgers after taking a foul ball to the mask in the third inning.    Read more

Billy Butler came off the bench and blasted a two-run pinch-hit homer for a 6-4 victory over the Indians on Friday night, delighting a hometown crowd of 33,460.    Read more

It looked like another tepid night of offense would spoil a Zack Wheeler gem and hand the Mets their second straight loss. Instead, a late comeback off Brewers closer Francisco…Read more

The Marlins have presented an opportunity, and Brad Hand is seizing the moment. The left-hander scattered three hits over a career-high 7 1/3 innings and set the tempo in the…Read more

John Danks worked seven strong innings, Dayan Viciedo had four hits and Jose Abreu hit his Major League-leading 30th home run Friday night as the White Sox beat the Twins,…Read more

First baseman Mark Teixeira was not in the Yankees' starting lineup again on Friday, but he is optimistic that his return is coming soon.    Read more

Jerome Williams' debut with the Rangers couldn't have gone much better as he allowed a run in six innings as Texas defeated first-place Oakland, 4-1, on Friday night at Globe…Read more

Brett Anderson walked his final batter and left Friday's game in the seventh with an apparent blister on his pitching hand. There was no immediate official announcement.    Read more