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Inside Michael Busch's long road to becoming an instant success with the Cubs

After being blocked in L.A., Busch has hit the ground running in Chicago. Is he the long-term answer at first base? ... Continue Reading

Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Sunday's MLB games

Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set fantasy baseball lineups for Sunday, April 28. ... Continue Reading

Astros' Alvarez hits two 461-foot HRs in Mexico

Yordan Alvarez hit two home runs, Kyle Tucker added a solo shot and the Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 12-4 on Saturday night in the MLB World Tour: Mexico City Series to snap a five-game losing streak. ... Continue Reading

Red Sox swing deal with Cubs for 1B Cooper

The Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman Garrett Cooper from the Chicago Cubs on Saturday for cash considerations. ... Continue Reading

Mets put Smith on IL, Marte on bereavement list

The shorthanded will be without two more important players after putting reliever Drew Smith on the 15-day injured list and right fielder Starling Marte on the bereavement list Saturday. ... Continue Reading

Nationals place Gallo (shoulder) on 10-day IL

The Washington Nationals placed first baseman Joey Gallo on the 10-day injured list with a shoulder sprain in advance of their road game Saturday against the Miami Marlins. ... Continue Reading

Rendon (hamstring tear) facing lengthy recovery

Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon said Friday that he has a high-grade partial tear of his left hamstring, with the update coming five days after he was placed on the injured list with a "strain." ... Continue Reading

Brewers lose LHP Miley to Tommy John surgery

Brewers pitcher Wade Miley said Friday that he needs Tommy John surgery. "I've got to keep my head down and move forward," Miley said, acknowledging the 11 to 12 months of recuperation. "I've still got more in the tank." ... Continue Reading

Orioles' Holliday, hitting .059, optioned to minors

The Baltimore Orioles optioned struggling infielder Jackson Holliday to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday. ... Continue Reading

Dusty Baker wins Baseball Digest lifetime award

Dusty Baker has won the fourth Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest. ... Continue Reading

Where does every team stand one month into the season?

One red-hot team is inching closer to a top-five debut this week, while an AL power continues to slip down our list. ... Continue Reading

D-backs ace Gallen exits in 6th with tight hammy

Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen left his start against the Mariners after feeling tightness in his right hamstring. ... Continue Reading

Ohtani responds to Toronto jeers with HR in 1st

Shohei Ohtani responded to boos from the Toronto crowd by hitting his seventh home run as the Dodgers extended their winning streak to five games with a 12-2 rout of the Blue Jays on Friday night. ... Continue Reading

Marlins LHP Luzardo scratched with elbow issue

The Miami Marlins scratched left-hander Jesus Luzardo from Friday's scheduled start because of elbow discomfort. ... Continue Reading

Albies has 2 hits, RBI in return as Braves stay hot

Second baseman Ozzie Albies returned to action and wasted no time making an impact with two hits, an RBI and a run scored in Atlanta's 6-2 win over Cleveland on Friday night. ... Continue Reading