Chris Sale ‘mapped out’ to pitch in all three remaining Yankees series  —  BOSTON — Chris Sale shouldn't get too used to the extra rest the Boston Red Sox are giving him this week.  —  Not with three series coming up against the New York Yankees.  —  The Red Sox are being careful …

Keon Broxton drives in go-ahead run, Brewers top Cardinals  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Keon Broxton drove in the go-ahead run and saved a run with a leaping catch, Matt Garza made a strong start in his return from the disabled list, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 on Thursday afternoon.

Terry Collins will ultimately be the fall guy for Mets' lost season  —  It's going to take a few weeks before we can determine who the real winners were at the trading deadline — Yankees GM Brian Cashman, Dodgers GM Andrew Friedman and Nationals GM Mike Rizzo certainly moved boldly in making …

Tigers try to stay hot on road vs. Orioles (Aug 04, 2017)  —  BALTIMORE — The Detroit Tigers cooled off the Baltimore Orioles in the opener of their four-game series Thursday night.  —  Now, the Tigers hope they can start to heat up themselves.  —  Ian Kinsler and Justin Upton set the tone …

Sonny Gray shows plenty of promise for Yankees despite getting no help from defense  —  CLEVELAND — Sonny Gray deserved better.  —  Thrust into the thick of the AL East division race after being on a last-place club in Oakland, Gray showed why Brian Cashman surrendered three prospects …

Are Nationals ready for October?  Who cares?  Enjoy the daily drama they are now.  —  The Nationals' Bryce Harper walks in the dugout during a game against the Marlins on Aug. 2, 2017.  —  The Washington Post  —  Anyone who doesn't love watching regular-season Nationals games this year …

Paul Goldschmidt has first 3-homer game in D-backs' win over Cubs … CHICAGO — Paul Goldschmidt snapped a tie in the ninth inning with his third long homer of the game, and the Arizona Diamondbacks pulled out a rain-delayed 10-8 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.

Yankees ‘seriously exploring’ following Mets in extending protective netting  —  One week after a fan at Yankee Stadium was struck by a streaming foul ball hit by Aaron Judge, the Yankees on Thursday announced that they are strongly considering adding protective netting along the sides of the field.

Gallo goes deep again, Rangers top Twins 4-1 to start series … Joey Gallo hit another massive homer, a three-run shot in the fourth inning on Thursday night that spurred the  —  Texas Rangers on to a 4-1 victory over the  —  Minnesota Twins.  —  A.J. Griffin (5-2) made his first start …

Dominant Dodgers Are Not Getting Ahead of Themselves  —  ATLANTA — A very strange thing happened to the Los Angeles Dodgers here Wednesday night.  They lost.  —  The Dodgers almost never lose.  They win so often they seem not to know how to handle defeat.

Joe Maddon won't hold Cubs back in upcoming series vs. Nationals  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon on Alex Avila, the upcoming schedule and the Nationals.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  With the Dodgers 12 games ahead of their closest competitor …

Cubs and Diamondbacks engage in a hilarious dance-off during a rain delay … So you think you can dance?  —  The Cubs and Diamondbacks were forced to endure three rain delays that lasted 2 hours, 35 minutes total Thursday night.  In order to pass the time, the two team's respective bullpens decided …

Phillies have extra cash to spend on international market  —  The Phillies added six minor leaguers last week in the series of trades they made before the July 31 trade deadline.  But just as important could be the extra money the team acquired to spend on the international market.

Royals rally to beat Mariners 6-4 … Lorenzo Cain drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning as the  —  Seattle Mariners 6-4 on Thursday night.  —  The Royals rallied from deficits of 2-0 and 3-2 for their 32nd comeback victory.  They snapped a three-game losing streak.

Souza, Dickerson lift Rays over Astros 5-3 … Steven Souza Jr. homered and drove in three runs,  —  Corey Dickerson added three hits and made a dazzling defensive play to preserve the lead, and the  —  Houston Astros 5-3 on Thursday night.  —  The Rays have won three in a row since dropping …