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'I'm still Aaron Judge': Why the Yankees' captain believes he can turn it around

The Yankees offense depends on Judge's bat. ... Continue Reading

Crew chief: Missed interference call on Judge slide

Aaron Judge should have been called for interference for his slide on a botched double-play attempt that sparked New York's winning rally Sunday at Milwaukee, crew chief Andy Fletcher acknowledged after the Yankees' 15-5 victory. ... Continue Reading

O's Kimbrel exits with tight back after blown save

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said he doesn't know how much time, if any, closer Craig Kimbrel will miss because of back tightness that led to his exit Sunday. ... Continue Reading

Strained forearm lands Cubs lefty Wicks on IL

The Chicago Cubs placed left-hander Jordan Wicks on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a strained forearm. ... Continue Reading

Inside job: Langford rushes home for 1st MLB HR

Wyatt Langford's first big league homer was a memorable sprint around the bases for the promising Rangers rookie. ... Continue Reading

Marlins OF Garcia put on IL with hamstring injury

The Marlins placed right fielder Avisail Garcia on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. ... Continue Reading

Red Sox swing deal with Cubs for 1B Cooper

The Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman Garrett Cooper from the Chicago Cubs on Saturday for cash considerations. ... Continue Reading

Mets put Smith on IL, Marte on bereavement list

The shorthanded will be without two more important players after putting reliever Drew Smith on the 15-day injured list and right fielder Starling Marte on the bereavement list Saturday. ... Continue Reading

Rendon (hamstring tear) facing lengthy recovery

Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon said Friday that he has a high-grade partial tear of his left hamstring, with the update coming five days after he was placed on the injured list with a "strain." ... Continue Reading

Orioles' Holliday, hitting .059, optioned to minors

The Baltimore Orioles optioned struggling infielder Jackson Holliday to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday. ... Continue Reading

Nationals place Gallo (shoulder) on 10-day IL

The Washington Nationals placed first baseman Joey Gallo on the 10-day injured list with a shoulder sprain in advance of their road game Saturday against the Miami Marlins. ... Continue Reading

Astros' Alvarez hits two 461-foot HRs in Mexico

Yordan Alvarez hit two home runs, Kyle Tucker added a solo shot, and the Astros beat the Rockies 12-4 in the MLB World Tour: Mexico City Series to snap a five-game losing streak. ... Continue Reading

Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Sunday's MLB games

Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set fantasy baseball lineups for Sunday, April 28. ... Continue Reading

Brewers lose LHP Miley to Tommy John surgery

Brewers pitcher Wade Miley said Friday that he needs Tommy John surgery. "I've got to keep my head down and move forward," Miley said, acknowledging the 11 to 12 months of recuperation. "I've still got more in the tank." ... Continue Reading

Ohtani responds to Toronto jeers with HR in 1st

Shohei Ohtani responded to boos from the Toronto crowd by hitting his seventh home run as the Dodgers extended their winning streak to five games with a 12-2 rout of the Blue Jays on Friday night. ... Continue Reading