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Atlanta Braves pitcher Craig Kimbrel crouches on the mound between pitches during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, June 6, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Braves call up franchise saves leader Craig Kimbrel a day after blowing a big lead

The Atlanta Braves called up franchise career saves leader Craig Kimbrel from the minors a day after having their worst blown ninth-inning lead in more than a half-century.
 
Tampa Bay Rays' Jonathan Aranda lines an RBI single off Miami Marlins pitcher Edward Cabrera during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Jonathan Aranda drives in two and the Rays win their fourth straight, 4-3 over the Marlins

 
Cleveland Guardians' Shane Bieber stands in the dugout during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., May 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, file)

Guardians’ ace Bieber will not throw for 7 days after setback in comeback from Tommy John surgery

 
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Tyler Alexander delivers during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

LHP Tyler Alexander clears waivers and becomes free agent after Brewers designate him for assignment

 
Houston Astros' Cam Smith (11) celebrates his double against Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Cam Smith’s meteoric rise to the majors: A story of dedication and discipline

 

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MSF warns cholera situation is ‘really bad’ in Sudan after a deadly outbreak of the disease

A fast-spreading cholera outbreak has hit Sudan with officials reporting more than 1,000 cases a day in the capital of the war-torn country. The outbreak is centered around the capital, Khartoum, and has spread as many Sudanese who had fled the country’s war return home.
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The Reds pay tribute to Pete Rose a day after he was posthumously reinstated by MLB

Cincinnati Reds honor Pete Rose after reinstatement by MLB

MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, AP explains

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Baltimore Orioles' Coby Mayo, front left, pushes Chicago White Sox second baseman Lenyn Sosa (50) after he was tagged out in a rundown during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Orioles rookie Coby Mayo gets his first big league RBI and then clears benches vs. White Sox

 
New York Mets' Juan Soto gestures to the crowd as he runs the bases after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Saturday, May 31, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Juan Soto snaps 17-game home run drought in Mets’ win

 
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Wacha flirts with no-hitter in duel with Skubal

 
Cleveland Guardians' Gabriel Arias watches his two-run RBI double off Los Angeles Angels Ryan Zeferjahn during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Guardians rally from 4-run deficit to end Angels’ 8-game road winning streak with 7-5 win

 
Milwaukee Brewers' Rhys Hoskins hits a three-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Hoskins has 2 HRs and 6 RBIs, Chourio adds 4 hits and 5 RBIs as Brewers beat Phillies 17-7

 
Baltimore Orioles' Jackson Holliday, center, wears a hat and drinks out of the "homer hose" as he celebrates his home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Holliday and Mateo homer as Orioles defeat White Sox 4-2 to clinch series win

 
Tampa Bay Rays' Junior Caminero celebrates his solo home run against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Caminero hits 2 of Tampa Bay’s season-high 5 homers as Rays rout Astros 16-3

 
New York Mets' Juan Soto gestures to the crowd as he runs the bases after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Saturday, May 31, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Juan Soto ends home run drought and Mets hand Rockies another series loss with 8-2 win

 
Miami Marlins right fielder Dane Myers catches a fly ball hit by San Francisco Giants' Jung Hoo Lee during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Cabrera, three relievers combine to lead Marlins to 1-0 win over Giants

 
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Sonny Gray throws a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ronaldo Bolaños)

Sonny Gray strikes out 10 in the Cardinals’ 2-0 victory over the the Rangers

 
Atlanta Braves' Spencer Schwellenbach pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Spencer Schwellenbach stymies Red Sox on 25th birthday in Braves’ 5-0 victory

 
Minnesota Twins' Matt Wallner bats during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Twins outfielder Matt Wallner reinstated from injured list ahead of game against Mariners

 
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Pasquantino delivers for Royals in 1-0 victory over Tigers

 
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts throws to first base to put out Cleveland Guardians' Gabriel Arias during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 26, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Mookie Betts’ late-night mishap leaves Dodgers star sidelined for 2nd straight game with broken toe

 
Toronto Blue Jays' Bo Bichette (11) hits a solo hime run against the Athletics during ssecond inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP)

Springer hits 2 HRs as Blue Jays beat Athletics 8-7

 
Los Angeles Dodgers' pitcher Shohei Ohtani, center, throws live batting practice as pitching coach Mark Prior, second from left, watches prior to a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Shohei Ohtani throws 29 pitches in 2nd live batting practice since elbow surgery

 
St. Louis Cardinals' Jordan Walker watches as he hits an RBI triple during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Cardinals place OF Jordan Walker on the 10-day IL with inflammation in his left wrist

 
Toronto Blue Jays centre fielder Daulton Varsho (5) is helped off the field by training staff after getting injured coming into third base around Athletics third baseman Max Schuemann (12) after hitting a triple in third inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP)

Blue Jays CF Daulton Varsho leaves game against the Athletics with an apparent left leg injury

 
Chicago Cubs' Happ runs home to score on a double by designated hitter Seiya Suzuki (27) during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Ben Brown stars as Cubs combine on a 1-hitter to beat Reds 2-0

 
Colorado Rockies' Michael Toglia reacts after striking out against New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried in the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rockies demote first baseman Michael Toglia

 
Baltimore Orioles' Ryan Mountcastle (6) advances toward first base after hitting a single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Orioles place 1B Ryan Mountcastle on the injured list with a hamstring strain

 
Boston Red Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks celebrates after the final out of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park, Friday, May 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Red Sox place Liam Hendriks on the injured list, recall Nick Burdi from Triple-A Worcester

 
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow (31) exits during the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Los Angeles, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh, File)

Dodgers transfer pitcher Tyler Glasnow to 60-day injured list and claim catcher Chuckie Robinson

 
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez waits to hit during batting practice before a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, April 21, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)

Yordan Alvarez’s return delayed by newly discovered hand fracture

 
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ohtani outduels Judge with 2 homers and the Dodgers rally to beat the Yankees 8-5

 
Washington Nationals' José Tena (8) slides safely into third base with a triple as Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez waits for a possible throw during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, May 30, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Josh Bell hits 3-run homer, Nationals knock off Diamondbacks 9-7 in series opener

 
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta throws against a Pittsburgh Pirates batter in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 30, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

Suarez gets huge strikeout as the Padres beat the Pirates for the 10th straight time

 
Chicago Cubs' Michael Busch (29), center, slaps hands with third base coach Quintin Berry. left, after hitting a triple during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Abbott pitches 7 crisp innings as the Reds hold off the Cubs

 
Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Dingler, Greene and Torkelson homer as Tigers beat Royals 7-5 for their fifth straight win

 
Boston Red Sox's Trevor Story reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Story’s go-ahead homer helps Red Sox snap 5-game skid in 5-1 win over Braves

 
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