Baseball

Nothing fun lasts forever. Not even the Boston Red Sox's lineup, which has gone from spectacular in the first half to slump-tacular in the second half. It needs a pick-me-up.

Enter Andrew Benintendi?

When you write about the Houston Astros' Jose Altuve, it's customary to bone up on synonyms for "short:" diminutive, small-statured, pint-sized.

You know what, though? Forget that.

New York Yankees fading star Alex Rodriguez might be in his final week as a major league ballplayer, but he won't be getting much of a chance to say goodbye on the field.

The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Tuesday they have purchased right-handed pitcher Alex Reyes from the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds. 

He is taking up the spot left by starting pitcher Michael Wacha, who went on the 15-day disabled list due to shoulder inflammation. 

Texas Rangers slugger Prince Fielder's career is reportedly over after 12 years in Major League Baseball.

Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reported Tuesday the Rangers are expected to hold a press conference Wednesday, when Fielder will likely announce his decision to step away from the big leagues. 

It can be dangerous to buy into the hype whenever a top baseball prospect begins his major league journey. There's a long list of examples to vouch for how potential doesn't always pan out.

And then there are guys like Corey Seager.

The San Francisco Giants outlasted the Miami Marlins in a 14-inning marathon Monday, 8-7, and shortstop Brandon Crawford made headlines in the win.

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez left Monday's game against the Texas Rangers due to a nagging ankle injury. 

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The Detroit Tigers will be without center fielder Cameron Maybin for Monday’s game against the Seattle Mariners because of concerns over his thumb, per Evan Woodbery of MLive.com.

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The San Francisco Giants will reportedly be without manager Bruce Bochy for Monday night’s game against the Miami Marlins as he deals with an illness, per Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle.