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Associated PressTigers rough up Verlander in 6-3 win over AstrosBy BY JOSHUA KOCHHOUSTON (AP) Justin Verlander had a puzzling day on the mound...

Murphy's big hit helps Nationals beat Mets 6-1NEW YORK (AP) Daniel Murphy and Trea Turner each hit a two-run single in Washington's five-run...

Associated PressBogaerts, Holt help red-hot Red Sox enter break with winBy KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) Xander Bogaerts homered in his first at-bat a day...

Cubs place Almora on family medical emergency listSAN DIEGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs have placed outfielder Albert Almora Jr. on the family medical...

Machado removal from Orioles game fuels trade rumorsBALTIMORE (AP) Orioles shortstop Manny Machado was removed from Baltimore's game against Texas in the fifth...

Associated PressCardinals look for spark after manager's shock firingBy STEVE OVERBEYST. LOUIS (AP) As the St. Louis Cardinals took stock of their situation...

Pirates demote OF Austin Meadows to Triple-APITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates demoted outfielder Austin Meadows to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday and recalled right-handed...

Associated PressMoncada, Palka spark White Sox to 10-1 rout of RoyalsBy JOHN JACKSONCHICAGO (AP) Although the White Sox head into the All-Star break...

AP Sports WriterMachado homers, exits early in Orioles' 6-5 win over TexasBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) For well over six seasons, Manny Machado's value...

Associated PressJ.D. Martinez and his BP iPad no longer a laughing matterBy KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) Teammates have long stopped laughing at J.D. Martinez...

On deck: Kate Upton, Justin Verlander expecting babyHOUSTON (AP) Supermodel Kate Upton and Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander are expecting their first child.Upton...

Associated PressBack-to-back homers in 1st carry Pirates past Brewers, 2-1By WES CROSBYPITTSBURGH (AP) Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco had one hit apiece on...