LEADING OFF: Lindor hurt, Red Sox dominating depleted Yanks
A look at what's happening around the majors today:
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Contreras, Cubs rally for 4-2 victory over Diamondbacks
Phoenix — Willson Contreras capped Chicago's three-run ninth inning with a two-run homer, sending the Cubs to a 4-2 victory over the lowly Arizona...
Contreras’ HR in 9th rallies Cubs past Diamondbacks 4-2
PHOENIX — Willson Contreras capped Chicago’s three-run ninth inning with a two-run homer, sending the Cubs to a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks...
Braves acquire OF Joc Pederson in trade with Cubs
CHICAGO — The Atlanta Braves acquired Joc Pederson in a trade with the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, bolstering their outfield after losing Ronald Acuña...
Nats’ Starlin Castro placed on administrative leave by MLB
WASHINGTON — Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro was placed on administrative leave Friday as part of the joint Major League Baseball-MLB Players Association domestic...
This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
July 16
1897 — Chicago’s Cap Anson became the first major...
This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
July 20
1906 — Malcolm Eason of Brooklyn pitched a 2-0...
Cardinals hit 3 homers in 5th, beat Cubs 6-0
CHICAGO — Paul Goldschmidt, Paul DeJong and Tommy Edman homered in the fifth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0...
Cardinals-Cubs postponed by rain, to be made up in September
CHICAGO — The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs got an extended All-Star break when their game on Sunday was postponed because of inclement...
Cubs’ Davis 2 HRs in Futures Game, long balls begin at Coors
DENVER — Chicago Cubs prospect Brennen Davis homered twice in the thin air of Coors Field and Cincinnati's José Barrero, Colorado's Michael Toglia and...