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Jun 17, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester (31) pitches during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox making another push to extend Jon Lester

Eric Chavez considering retirement after move to 60-day disabled list

Nelson Cruz not likely to participate in Home Run Derby

Diamondbacks acquire Ronny Cedeno from Phillies

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San Francisco Giants swept at AT&T Park for the first time ever

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Los Angeles Dodgers tied for first place in National League West

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Arizona Diamondbacks place Chris Owings on disabled list

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Josh Reddick back on the disabled list for Oakland Athletics

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Chase Utley notches 1,500th career hit (GIF)

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Justin Masterson set to re-join Cleveland Indians’ rotation

June 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez (13) before playing against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Hanley Ramirez scratched from lineup, could land on disabled list

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MLB Rumors: Los Angeles Dodgers could trade for bullpen upgrade

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Carlos Gomez day to day after outfield collision

Mar 3, 2014; Surprise, AZ, USA; Detailed view of a baseball and glove on field during Texas Rangers practice at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Minor League baseball team wears Fresh Prince of Bel Air jerseys (Photo)

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MLB Rumors: Kansas City Royals, Boston Red Sox interested in Marlon Byrd

Jun 11, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jason Hammel (39) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Rumors: Jason Hammel the most desired trade target?

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MLB Rumors: Victor Martinez wants to re-sign with Detroit Tigers

Jun 12, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo (54) pitches against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning at AT&T Park. The Giants won 7-1. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Rumors: San Francisco Giants remove Sergio Romo as closer

Apr 8, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (right) is greeted by third base coach Tim Flannery (1) after his two run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning of their baseball game at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports

Brandon Belt tells cancer survivor he’ll hit home run, does moments later

Apr 20, 2014; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Carlos Beltran (36) against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

MLB rumors: Carlos Beltran admits he’s playing in pain

Jun 28, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (11) reacts after recording the last out of the eight inning against the Minnesota Twins at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Eduardo Escobar launches bat trying to hit Yu Darvish pitch (Video)

Jun 28, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli (12) rounds the bases on his home run during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Boston Red Sox won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Napoli calls Masahiro Tanaka an idiot after home run (Video)

Jun 18, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Alfredo Simon (31) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Reds catcher Brayan Pena and Alfredo Simon have foot race (Video)

Jun 10, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jeff Francis (29) pitches during the thirteenth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Jeff Francis picks up first career save in A’s 14 inning win over Marlins

June 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (10) is walked off the field after suffering an apparent injury with trainer Greg Harrel and manager Don Mattingly (8) in the second inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dodgers’ Justin Turner leaves game vs. Cardinals with calf injury

You might not recognize -- yet -- the players responsible for the Mariners' success. (Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports)

MLB: How are the Seattle Mariners staying in contention?

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MLB Rumors: New York Yankees are actively trying to deal

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David Wright will not require shoulder surgery, hopes to avoid disabled list