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Kershaw on fast track to NL MVP?

AL Central gap closing between Tigers and Royals

Yoenis Cespedes hits first home run for Boston Red Sox (Video)

Buck Showalter wants headset from umps so he can talk to replay officials (GIF)

Aug 1, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos (55) looks on from the dugout during the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Mat Latos dances with his cat, Cat Latos (Video)

Aug 25, 2013; Williamsport, PA, USA; Japan players celebrate after defeating California (West) 6-4 in the Little League World Series championship game at Lamade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O

Little League World Series 2014: Complete schedule for Williamsport

Feb 21, 2014; Peoria, AZ, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Rymer Liriano (64) poses for a photo during photo day at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres to call up top prospect Rymer Liriano

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Jose Bautista delivers walk-off hit in 19th inning (Video)

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James Shields rumors: Red Sox, Yankees, Orioles, and Blue Jays will be interested in free agent

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Boston Red Sox rumors: Justin Masterson on Boston’s radar this off-season

Denard Span providing boost for Nationals

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Colorado Rockies rumors: Team hopes to re-sign Michael Cuddyer this off-season

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Mike Trout hits 27th home run, matches 2013 season total (GIF)

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Joe Mauer nearly ready to return for the Minnesota Twins

Aug 10, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) pitches in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Clayton Kershaw becomes first Dodger to win 11 straight decisions since 1985

Jul 13, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals base runner Jarrod Dyson (1) dives back to first safely against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Kansas City beat Detroit 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals steal seven bases against the Giants, most since 1998

Aug 4, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox right fielder Dayan Viciedo (24) reacts after striking out against Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nick Martinez (not pictured) to end the third inning at U.S Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports

Fan makes nice catch on Dayan Viciedo scorcher without spilling food (video)

March 3, 2014; Peoria, AZ, USA; Colorado Rockies first baseman Ben Paulsen (36) runs to third after hitting a triple in the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Rockies first basemen Ben Paulsen hits first career home run

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MLB Rumors: Chicago Cubs to aggressively pursue frontline starting pitching this off-season

Aug 8, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (29) runs to first base with a single during the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Adrian Beltre ties Jim Edmonds for no. 56 on all-time home run list

Apr 26, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Cincinnati Reds right fielder Jay Bruce (32) prepares for an at bat against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Jay Bruce robs Giancarlo Stanton of his 30th home run (video)

Aug 3, 2014; Miami, FL, USA;Cincinnati Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco (39) rounds third base and scores a run during the second inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Devin Mesoraco becomes first Red with three grand slams in a season since 1993

Jul 11, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (29) during the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Angels shut out the Rangers 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros reaches for the head of Texas Ranger Adrian Beltre (Photo)

July 31, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) hits an RBI single in the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Andrew McCutchen’s recovery from injury ‘remarkable’

Jul 31, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs (45) throws in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Joy R. Absalon-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels LHP Tyler Skaggs to undergo Tommy John surgery

Aug 8, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez delivers a pitch against Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Double hit for Detroit Tigers staff: Anibal Sanchez, Joakim Soria to DL

Aug 7, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) throws in game against the Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: H.Darr Beiser-USA TODAY Sports

New York Mets RHP Jacob deGrom has sore shoulder

Jul 11, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians right fielder David Murphy (7) celebrates with designated hitter Nick Swisher (33) after hitting a two run home run during the second inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians lose Nick Swisher, David Murphy to DL