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Happ pitched seven strong innings in a 6-2 victory over his former team.

The Braves landed Keuchel, who missed more than a third of the season, after signing free agents like him and Craig Kimbrel no longer meant giving up a draft pick.

Frazier got underneath an eighth-inning curveball to help the Mets to a 7-3 win, delivering a positive end to a series that began with criticism of Mickey Callaway.

Rockies closer Wade Davis, who had been out since May 19, returned from the injured list and pitched a scoreless ninth in Friday's 5-1 win. Right fielder Charlie Blackmon also was activated and is expected to start Satur...

The Rockies, who have won nine of 11 games entering Friday night, got All-Star outfielder Charlie Blackmon and closer Wade Davis back from the injured list.

The Phillies and Seranthony Dominguez are considering Tommy John surgery, general manager Matt Klentak said Friday.

Closer Craig Kimbrel was introduced by the Cubs on Friday and said he's not surprised it took so long for him to sign with a team this season.

The Yankees have activated shortstop Didi Gregorius, eight months after he underwent Tommy John surgery.

The Twins activated starting pitcher Michael Pineda from the injured list and optioned Devin Smeltzer back to Triple-A.

The highly anticipated showdown between Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yusei Kikuchi is expected to finally take place on Saturday, when the Angels host the Mariners.

Minnesota's Max Kepler, who entered Thursday's game in an 0-for-21 slump, has homered three times against the Cleveland Indians. He connected in the first, third and seventh innings off Indians starter Trevor Bauer.

The Athletics canceled batting practice at Angel Stadium on Thursday after a swarm of bees took the field -- the latest bunch of bees to affect a big league game this season.

The Atlanta Braves are in talks to sign free-agent left-hander Dallas Keuchel, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney.

Cubs manager Joe Maddon said closer Craig Kimbrel could be ready to take the mound for the team in about three weeks. ESPN confirmed Kimbrel was in agreement with the Cubs on Wednesday on a three-year contract.