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Giants’ Yoshihiro Maru spearheads comeback victory over Buffaloes

Two-time Central League MVP Yoshihiro Maru proved to be a one-man wrecking crew Thursday, driving…

Willson Contreras powers Cubs past White Sox

CHICAGO - Willson Contreras went 2-for-3 with two home runs and five RBIs, and the…

David Ortiz wasn’t target of nightclub shooting, Dominican Republic lead prosecutor says

SANTO, DOMINGO - The Dominican Republic’s lead prosecutor said on Wednesday that former Red Sox…

Daiki Iwashita, hard-hitting Marines too much for Carp

HIROSHIMA - Daiki Iwashita took a three-hitter into the eighth inning and was backed by…

MLB says umpire union tweet about Manny Machado was ‘inappropriate’

SAN DIEGO - Major League Baseball said it was inappropriate for the umpire’s union to…

Giants’ Daikan Yoh comes through in clutch in triumph over Buffaloes

Daikan Yoh delivered a pinch-hit, game-winning RBI double in the bottom of the eighth inning…

Nick Hundley’s care for ailing boy leads to lasting bond with family

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - Five years ago, veteran big leaguer Nick Hundley visited Children’s Hospital of…

Yankees hurler Masahiro Tanaka tosses two-hit shutout against Rays

NEW YORK - At the start of a tough week for his team, Masahiro Tanaka…

Dragons hold on for close win over Marines

CHIBA - Chunichi Dragons starter Enny Romero struck out 11 in his seven-inning start to…

Kris Johnson outduels Takayuki Kishi as Carp down Eagles

SENDAI - Kris Johnson allowed two runs in six innings to outduel veteran right-hander Takayuki…