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Behind eight innings of one-run ball from Roberto Hernandez and a go-ahead solo home run from Marlon Byrd in the sixth, the Phillies defeated the Nationals, 2-1, on Friday night…Read more

From the onset of their arrival, John Lackey and Justin Masterson will get a sense of the reason why they were acquired as they face the NL Central-leading Brewers.    Read more

When Gerrit Cole was returned to the Pirates' disabled list on July 9 with a sore right latissimus muscle, the injury was portrayed as rare for baseball and finicky to…Read more

Ryan Vogelsong's complete-game two-hitter ended a five-decision losing streak which spanned six starts and featured a remarkable paucity of scoring as the Giants opened a three-city, 10-game road trip with…Read more

Manager Rick Renteria knows Cubs fans want to see Javier Baez, 21, join the big league team, but says it's not time yet.    Read more

General manager Tal Smith, hitting coach Deacon Jones and two key players -- Enos Cabell and Jose Cruz -- were on hand to discuss exactly how Houston managed a startling…Read more

Speaking of general managers showing guts, smarts and imagination, there's Ben Cherington of the Red Sox. Nice work, very nice.    Read more

The Giants purchased the contracts of infielder Matt Duffy and outfielder Jarrett Parker from Double-A Richmond on Friday while clearing roster room by designating second baseman Dan Uggla and outfielder…Read more

Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez exited Friday night's game against the Tigers with an injury after making a sliding catch in right-field foul territory at Comerica Park.    Read more