Manny Machado finally joins Dodgers following months of trade speculation  —  It's a whole new beginning for Manny Machado after months of uncertainty.  Perfect time for a new number, too.  —  One with an LA story and a Baltimore past.  —  Machado joined the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday …

Indians win in 11th at Texas after debuting new relievers  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Both of Cleveland's new relievers got into the game before the Indians closer had a rare blown save.  —  Manager Terry Francona had to go deep into his bullpen - using seven relievers after All-Star starter …

Arizona Diamondbacks' 20th anniversary team … CONNECT  —  When a fan asked about the state of starting pitcher's roles in the modern game during the announcement of the 20th anniversary team, Diamondbacks great Randy Johnson did not hold back.  —  He was adamant that pitchers today …

Cespedes returns, Familia may depart and Mets beat Yanks 7-5  —  NEW YORK (AP) The second Subway Series was a night of crossroads.  —  Mets closer Jeurys Familia was withheld because a trade could be imminent .  —  Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes returned with a home run …

Keuchel takes no-hitter into 7th, Astros top Angels 3-1  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Dallas Keuchel took a no-hitter into the seventh and finished with 7 2/3 innings of two-hit ball in the Houston Astros' 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.

LeBlanc, relievers shut down White Sox in Mariners' win  —  SEATTLE (AP) - Wade LeBlanc got the Mariners off to a strong start to the second half of their season.  —  The left-hander and two relievers combined on a five-hitter, and Seattle beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Friday night.

Carpenter has historic game at the plate in 18-5 blowout win against the Cubs at Wrigley  —  • There were stretches during the days of having a subterranean batting average that Matt Carpenter didn't recognize the statistics staring back at him from the scoreboard.

Diaz's fourth hit sends Jays past O's in 10th  —  Aledmys Diaz had four hits, including the game-winning single in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Baltimore Orioles 8-7 on Friday night.  —  After the Orioles tied the game with a three-run ninth …

Nats' Strasburg loses, beefs with Scherzer; Braves win 8-5  —  WASHINGTON (AP) Families fight, even on special occasions.  Birthday boy Stephen Strasburg and Nationals ace Max Scherzer are leaving it at that.  —  Strasburg was batted around by the Atlanta Braves, then engaged in a heated spat …

Santana leads Phillies to comeback win over Padres  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The surprising Philadelphia Phillies took a circuitous route to their latest victory.  —  Carlos Santana homered and drove in four, Cesar Hernandez had a two-run double and the Phillies overcame a four-run …

Detroit Tigers' Michael Fulmer's injury: What it means for trade future  —  As Michael Fulmer arrived at Comerica Park on Friday afternoon, the chances of him being dealt before the trade deadline could have been characterized as slim to none.  —  The Detroit Tigers have a high price tag on Fulmer.

Roundtable: All-Stars on the best stories in baseball and more  —  Rookies staking their claim.  First-year managers commanding the league's top teams.  And we can't forget about the surprise players sure to make All-Star rosters sooner rather than later.  —  At this week's Midsummer Classic …

Padres have bought low, sold high with relievers  —  SAN DIEGO  —  When the Padres made a big trade this week, non-contender to contender once again, as sure as there's a bridge to Coronado, it involved relief pitching.  —  For a while now, at least 20 years, the Pads haven't been so hot …