MINNEAPOLIS --- Some players want no part of the All-Star Home Run Derby for fear it will mess up their swing. Yoenis Cespedes, though, thrives in the event.
Ligue 1
The New York Yankees' fading playoff hopes took a huge hit Thursday when All-Star pitcher Masahiro Tanaka was diagnosed with a small tear in his right elbow ligament that could end his season.
8 NEW YORK (AP) — Following a long stretch of futility, Tampa Bay's fortunes have turned. Logan Forsythe hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the 12th inning and the Rays beat the New York Yankees 4-3 Monday night despite squandering a late lead.
CLEVELAND — All that tinkering appeared to lead to some positive changes for Justin Verlander.
It will be known as Derek Jeter's final All-Star Game, but who's joining him July 15 at Target Field in Minneapolis? Lots of fresh faces. USA TODAY Sports' Paul White breaks down five first-timers you need to know:
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mike Leake has gotten stronger every year, and his fastball velocity has increased as a result. Even so, he still doesn't know where all those strikeouts came from.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Everth Cabrera's sacrifice fly capped San Diego's three-run ninth inning that gave the Padres a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.
Suspended New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez received permission by baseball officials to use testosterone during his 2007 MVP season, a person with knowledge of the exemption told USA TODAY Sports.
ST. LOUIS - It was getting late, the kids were in bed, and Jimmy Rollins told his wife that he had a serious question for her.
CINCINNATI (AP) — Edwin Encarnacion started Toronto's big comeback with a three-run homer. Many hours and momentum shifts later, he finished it with yet another.
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