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Nathan Lukes' 3-run homer helps the Blue Jays avoid a sweep with a 9-8 win over the Orioles

BALTIMORE (AP) — Nathan Lukes capped Toronto's five-run seventh inning with a three-run homer, and the Blue Jays held on for a 9-8 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday to avoid a four-game sweep.

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Mariners add lefty reliever Caleb Ferguson in deal with Pirates for prospect

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners acquired left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, giving their bullpen another arm as they make a playoff push.

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Pirates complete sweep of Giants with 2-1 victory in 10 innings as SF endures winless homestand

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Henry Davis’ fielder’s-choice grounder brought home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates completed a three-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday.

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Darvish sharp for 7 innings, Sheets homers and the Padres beat the Mets 5-0 for 3-game sweep

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish pitched seven impressive innings for his first win of the season, Gavin Sheets hit a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the NL East-leading New York Mets 5-0 on Wednesday for a three-game sweep.

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Yankees bolster outfield, acquire veteran Austin Slater from the White Sox

CHICAGO (AP) — Austin Slater is heading to the New York Yankees, giving them another right-handed bat they can plug into a part-time role down the stretch.

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Pirates send 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes to Reds for reliever Taylor Rogers, a prospect and cash

PITTSBURGH (AP) — When the Pittsburgh Pirates signed Ke'Bryan Hayes to a lengthy contract extension in the spring of 2022, both sides believed Hayes would be a vital part of a franchise-wide turnaround.

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Nine pitchers, one shutout: How the Royals made history against the Braves with a 1-0 victory

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — With a rash of injuries to his starting rotation, Royals manager Matt Quatraro put together a plan to rely exclusively on his bullpen when Kansas City played the Atlanta Braves in their series finale on Wednesday.

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Cubs' Ian Happ says he won't need IL stint after fouling a ball off his shin

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ won’t require a stint on the injured list after fouling a ball off his shin against the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Perez's single in 10th lifts Royals over Braves 1-0. KC ties record by using 9 pitchers in shutout

KANSAS CITY, Mo.

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Mullins robs Sánchez of home run in what may have been the outfielder's last home game for Orioles

If this was the final home game for Cedric Mullins in Baltimore, he gave the fans at Camden Yards one more spectacular highlight in center field.

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