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After pounding the Cincinnati Reds 9-0 Sunday, the Chicago Cubs have now scored 38 runs in their last four games.

So, naturally, there's offensive optimism aplenty for Chicago. Lob a dart at the lineup card and, chances are, you'll hit a guy swinging at least a moderately hot stick.

New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez was removed from Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays with left oblique stiffness.

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Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo will miss at least his next few starts after being placed on the disabled list due to "right shoulder bicep tendinitis." An exact return date has

Cleveland Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco left Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers after injuring his hamstring while trying to cover first base. The extent of the injury is unknown, but he is headed to the disabled list.

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Felix Hernandez's quest to take the Seattle Mariners' strikeout record from Randy Johnson is over.

Now all King Felix has to do is get as close as he can to the Big Unit on Major League Baseball's all-time strikeout list. Considering Johnson is one of only four pitchers to record 4,000 strikeouts, this is otherwise known as the hard part.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Ervin Santana's solid start to this season has hit a speed bump due to a back injury.

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Santana to Miss Sunday Start

Saturday, April 23

Per LaVelle E. Neal III of the Star Tribune, Santana has been scratched from his start Sunday due to a stiff back.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts suffered a wrist injury on Friday night against the Houston Astros. It's unclear when he'll return to the field. 

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Bare-handing a home run ball is hard enough, let alone pulling it off with an infant in one arm.

One Pittsburgh Pirates fan performed this incredible feat during the Pirates' 8-7 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night, snagging a Welington Castillo homer over the hands of clamoring home fans.

MLB outfielders are having quite a week.

The Jet stole home! The Jet stole home!

In this case, "The Jet" was not beloved Sandlot character Benny Rodriguez but the New York Yankees' own Jacoby Ellsbury.