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Starved for fans despite success on the field, the Tampa Bay Rays have been given the go-ahead by Major League Baseball to look into playing a split season in Montreal. An idea under consideration is for the Rays to play early in the season in Tampa Bay and later in Montreal. Manfred said it’s

The Washington Nationals will extend their protective netting during the All-Star break after recent injuries in baseball increased the focus on fan safety. Nationals managing principal owner Mark Lerner announced the changes in a letter to fans on Th…

Bryan Reynolds made a promise during his first days as a major leaguer, a vow that spoke volumes about the understated Pittsburgh Pirates rookie outfielder’s mindset. It has helped him evolve from a relative unknown in the deal that sent Andrew McCutchen to the San Francisco Giants to an invaluable

Somehow, these top-100 fantasy players remain on waivers in many leagues. Fred Zinkie analyzes this phenomenon.

* Rays given approval to explore playing home games in two cities * Club has consistently ranked among MLB’s worst in attendanceThe Tampa Bay Rays have consistently ranked among the worst drawing teams in Major League Baseball. Photograph: Brian Blanc…

It was an unseasonably chilly night at Wrigley Field, but the ball was jumping off the bat to the tune of five home runs.

Drew Smyly struck out the last batter he faced for the Texas Rangers. Smyly was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Thursday, two days after his last appearance. After not pitching in the majors the past two seasons because of Tommy John surg…

The Tampa Bay Rays are exploring the option of playing early-season home games in Florida, and the remainder of the year in Montreal

The Chicago Cubs called up highly touted pitching prospect Adbert Alzolay and the right-hander is expected to make his major league debut Thursday against the visiting New York Mets. With starter Kyle Hendricks on the injured list because of a right s…

Major League Baseball and its fans are on the same page – they want to see more of the kids. With millennial mashers Cody Bellinger and Christian Yelich leading the way, this year’s All-Star starting lineups have a chance to be the youngest ever, based on an Associated Press analysis of the latest

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story is set to undergo an MRI on his right thumb Thursday, after coming away with an injury in Wednesday night’s victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Story was attempting a headfirst slide into second base in the sixth inning when the injury occurred. Of particular

Hill does not believe that the matter is serious. An MRI will say for sure.

The San Diego Padres and Pittsburgh Pirates will carry some feel-good moments into their weekend series that opens Friday at PNC Park. The visiting Padres are coming off a series sweep of Milwaukee that gave them a four-game winning streak and boosted…

The New York Yankees enjoyed a milestone win for CC Sabathia and a sweep over their closest pursuer in the American League East on Wednesday. Now the focus is on a four-game series against the AL West-leading Houston Astros, who are coming off a rare …

Spencer Limbach outlines the best MLB DFS Plays for the evening slate (7:05 ET) on Thursday, June 20. (Getty Images)