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Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo out indefinitely with strained back

Braves’ Justin Upton day to day with left triceps contusion

Brewers’ Carlos Gomez diagnosed with sprained wrist, could miss several weeks

Tigers’ Justin Verlander on photo leaks: ‘I’m not going to comment on my personal life’

Jun 16, 2013; Omaha, NE, USA; NC State Wolfpack pitcher Carlos Rodon (16) during their College World Series game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Dave Weaver-USA Today Sports

Chicago White Sox won’t bring up top pick Carlos Rodon

Jun 17, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (52) points to catcher Yadier Molina (not pictured) after getting out of the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Michael Wacha to start for St. Louis Cardinals Thursday

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New York Yankees will add Derek Jeter patches to uniforms for final two weeks of 2014 season (Photo)

Aug 15, 2014; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (19) looks on from the dugout against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees’ Masahiro Tanaka cleared to resume throwing program

Aug 12, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Gregory Polanco (25) singles against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning at PNC Park. The Pirates won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Gregory Polanco headed back to Pirates

Aug 15, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Marlon Byrd (3) celebrates with team mates after defeating the San Francisco Giants 5-3 at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

Marlon Byrd preserves Phillies no-hitter with great diving catch (Video)

Aug 26, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Top 5 N.L. Cy Young Award candidates

Aug 26, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers right fielder Torii Hunter (48) hits a double during first inning against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Tigers’ Torii Hunter startled by unexpected jet fly over (GIF)

Aug 10, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4) celebrates with teammate Billy Butler (16) after hitting a two run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals beat Rangers 4-3, take AL Central lead

Apr 9, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies right fielder Michael Cuddyer (3) celebrates with teammates after hitting an RBI single during the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Coors Field. The Rockies won 10-4. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Rockies beat Giants with walk-off hit

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Miguel Cabrera hits 2 HR, Detroit Tigers dominate

Sep 1, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels (35) throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves in the sixth inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies combine for no-hitter against Braves

Mar 11, 2014; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard hat lies on the infield during batting practice before playing the Atlanta Braves in a spring training exhibition game at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Manning-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies to make significant changes in offseason

Aug 5, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) reacts in the ninth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Johnny Cueto gives Cincinnati Reds teammate groin smack after win (GIF)

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Seattle Mariners suspend Jesus Montero for the remainder of 2014 season

Apr 21, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Fans sit under umbrellas as rain falls before the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs rumors: Unlikely to sign big name pitcher

Aug 13, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; Chicago White Sox right fielder Adam Dunn (44) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Adam Dunn Rumors: Oakland A’s will pay $1M to acquire Dunn

Aug 31, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Matt Kemp (27) slides home to score in the eighth inning on a wild pitch by San Diego Padres starting pitcher Jesse Hahn (not pictured) at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers unlikely to trade Matt Kemp in offseason

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Angels’ Mike Trout: ‘We can’t get too excited yet’

Aug 11, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros manager Bo Porter (16) watches from the dugout during the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros fire manager Bo Porter

Aug 2, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Chicago Cubs second baseman Arismendy Alcantara (7) is out at second base as Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez (13) fails to complete the double play in the third inning of the game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers worried about re-signing Hanley Ramirez?

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Will the Chicago Cubs go all in and really compete in 2015?

Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers is having an amazing 2014 season. But he's not the most valuable player in the National League after playing in just 22 of the Dodgers' 137 games thus far. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Pitchers not worthy of MVP consideration

Aug 30, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Jorge Soler (68) hits an RBI single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Performances of the Week: Complete games and Soler power