As Ichiro closes in, Pete Rose chafes: 'They're trying to make me the Hit Queen'  —  SAN DIEGO - It is one of the most sacred records in all of sports, with one of the greatest hitters in baseball history on the verge of eclipsing it.  —  Strangely, we are ignoring it.

Bowie the K and Charlie O  —  On June 15, 1976, 40 years ago today, while the nation was gearing up for its bicentennial celebration, an incident arose that highlighted the intersection of two of America's abiding interests: baseball and money.  —  On that date Charles O. Finley's Oakland A's …

Bumgarner Wins Career-Best 7th Straight Decision  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 15, 2016, 1:49 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Madison Bumgarner struck out eight over eight innings to win his career-best seventh straight decision, Buster Posey had season-high four hits …

Taillon Dominates, Pirates Top Mets 4-0 to Stop 5-Game Skid  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 14, 2016, 10:28 P.M. E.D.T.  —  NEW YORK — Jameson Taillon took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning of his second major league start, dominating the New York Mets while pitching the Pittsburgh Pirates …

Machado Homers, Tillman Ks 7 as Orioles Down Red Sox 3-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 14, 2016, 10:13 P.M. E.D.T.  —  BOSTON — Manny Machado hit a two-run home run, Chris Tillman struck out seven and the Baltimore Orioles snapped a three-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.

Fister Leads Way for Astros With Arm, Bat  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 14, 2016, 10:55 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ST. LOUIS — Doug Fister pitched effectively into the eighth inning and gave the Houston Astros breathing room with a two-run single in a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.

Tigers Hold Onto Big Lead This Time, Top White Sox 11-8  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 15, 2016, 12:10 A.M. E.D.T.  —  CHICAGO — Justin Upton doubled, tripled and drove in four runs; J.D. Martinez had three of Detroit's season-high seven doubles and the Tigers this time held on to a big lead …

Bruce Hits 3-Run HR as Finnegan, Reds Beat Braves 3-1  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 14, 2016, 10:22 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ATLANTA — Jay Bruce had a three-run homer in the first, Brandon Finnegan pitched six strong innings and the surging Cincinnati Reds escaped a jam in the ninth to beat …

Dodgers Beat Arizona 7-4 Despite Maeda's Injury  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 15, 2016, 1:55 A.M. E.D.T.  —  PHOENIX — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts watched from the dugout as rookie right-hander Kenta Maeda writhed in pain after being hit by a line drive.

Andrus, Rua, Chirinos Power Rangers to 10-6 Win Over A's  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 15, 2016, 1:36 A.M. E.D.T.  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Elvis Andrus, Ryan Rua and Robinson Chirinos all homered to lead the Texas Rangers to a 10-6 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.

Dodgers Sign Will Venable  —  The Dodgers have agreed to a deal with outfielder Will Venable, as MLB.com's Ken Gurnick first reported (via Twitter).  He has been signed directly onto the major league roster, with Los Angeles optioning Austin Barnes to free a roster spot.

Cuban Players And Teams Growing Frustrated With MLB Free Agency Process  —  Major League Baseball on Monday cleared Yulieski Gurriel to sign, an action that increased frustrations among Cuban players and teams, while again raising questions about how the commissioner's office dictates which players are eligible to sign.