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NEW YORK (AP) — The Houston Astros acquired ace Zack Greinke on Wednesday, adding another All-Star to a formidable rotation that already included Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole.

The rosters for the Reds and Pirates will look a lot different after the trade deadline. Those rosters will also look a lot different after a slew of players from both teams serve suspensions stemming from a wild melee in front of Pittsburgh’s dugout on Tuesday night.

Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer did not have the kind of performance on Sunday that would enhance his trade value to a prospective buyer. To make matters worse, after getting a ball that apparently didn’t meet his standards from the umpire, Bauer heaved it over the centerfield wall.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — In a startling scene, Cleveland Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer suddenly heaved the ball from just past the mound over the center field wall Sunday while being taken out of the game against Kansas City.

You might think that hitting a home run would be the biggest highlight of a play, but you would be wrong.

Texas Rangers star shortstop Elvis Andrus has become an American citizen, and he’s letting the world know how much it means to him.

Baseball Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera said he respects President Donald Trump in a visit with ‘Fox &; Friends,’ despite recent criticism.

Former Mets legend Dwight “Doc” Gooden was arrested again for DUI on Monday night, after driving the wrong way down a one-way street in Newark, New Jersey. This latest arrest comes only a little over a month after Gooden was arrested for driving under the influence of cocaine, also in New Jersey.

Tyler Skaggs’ wife, Carli, questioned whether she would be able to speak at her husband’s funeral in California on Tuesday. However, after eventually deciding to speak, she delivered a powerful and passionate speech celebrating the life of her husband, TMZ reports.

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — For Mariano Rivera, it was the culmination of a storied career, dreams of being the next Pelé long since forgotten. For Brandy Halladay, the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony was a tearful moment to reflect on the accomplishments of her late husband, and she handled a difficult task admirably.

It was the kind of hit-by-pitch sequence that would have sent most players home, and would have made Rob Riggle’s Hangover character very proud.

New York Yankees Manager Aaron Boone was suspended one game for an expletive-laced tirade directed at home plate umpire Brennan Miller, during a NYY win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday.

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy took some guff for seeming to sing the word “penis” instead of “peanuts,” while singing Take Me Out to the Ball Game at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, TMZ reported.

Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens passed away Tuesday at 99. Though, along with a storied career at the law, Stevens had an interesting sports connection in that he was present when Babe Ruth famously called his shot during the 1932 World Series.

In a recent interview, Hall of Fame New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera took time to explain why he is a big supporter of Israel.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels all wore Tyler Skaggs’ No. 45 jerseys as they stood solemnly on the field while his mother, Debbie, delivered a heartbreakingly perfect strike with her first pitch.

Former New York Mets star pitcher Dwight Gooden was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine, according to court documents.

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander accused Major League Baseball of “juicing” baseballs to create more offense.

Passions are always high in Chicago between Cubs and White Sox fans, but some took their rivalry too far by erupting in fist fights during a recent crosstown game.

Dodger Stadium was one of the landmark structures rocked by the 7.1 measured earthquake that hit Southern California on Friday. Folks in the stands were surprised when the quake hit during the bottom of the fourth inning, but the players on the field didn’t even seem to notice.

CLEVELAND (AP) — An hour before the first pitch of a series opener against Kansas City, a steady flow of fans stream into the Indians’ team shop at Progressive Field to buy new All-Star merchandise and other Cleveland gear — some bearing his unmistakable smiling face.

The Chicago Cubs affiliated Tennessee Smokies took a Twitter swipe at former NFL player Colin Kaepernick for his attacks on the American flag.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels say pitcher Tyler Skaggs has died at age 27. The team said it happened Monday in Texas but provided no other immediate details.

The Yankees bought Babe Ruth from the Red Sox for a $100,000. However, fast-forward nearly 100 years, and a cocktail bearing Ruth’s nickname can now be had for nearly half his total sale price.

Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! It’s July 1st, the day former Mets player once again banks a $1,193,248.20 check from the team.

DENVER (AP) — Hey blue, great call!

The New York Mets have apologized for listing former players Jim Gosger and Jesse Hudson as among the dearly departed.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone warned England’s new baseball fans that the historic display of power hitting put on by his side and the Boston Red Sox isn’t how the sport is usually played.

Dominican Republic officials reported the arrest of a man they claim is the “mastermind” behind the shooting of Red Sox slugger David Ortiz.

NEW YORK (AP) — Monument Park has a new addition that celebrates diversity.

Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) has heard of the Tampa Bay Rays plans to split their home games between Tampa and Montreal, and he is no fan of that proposal.

Major League Baseball says that there is nothing different about the balls it uses on the field, despite the sudden rise in home runs across the league.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Ex-Rays? Starved for fans despite success on the field, the Tampa Bay Rays have been given the go-ahead by Major League Baseball to look into playing a split season in Montreal.

NEW YORK (AP) — A Babe Ruth road jersey dating to 1928-30 has sold at auction for $5.64 million.

The Trump Administration has signaled that it may be interested in revisiting the deal that would allow Major League Baseball to sign Cuban players, if the league pressures Cuba to give up its support of Venezuela.

Shocking surveillance video of the moment former Red Sox star David Ortiz was shot in a bar has leaked from the Dominican Republic.