Major League Baseball

Raleigh, rookie Wilson among All-Star starters

Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, MLB's home run leader, and AL League Rookie of the Year candidate Jacob Wilson of the Athletics are among the All-Star Game starters.

Slumping Mets bump Lindor from leadoff spot

Francisco Lindor was dropped from the leadoff spot for the first time in 191 consecutive starts Wednesday night with the New York Mets in a major tailspin.

Braves' Profar puts ban 'behind,' homers in return

Jurickson Profar, back in action after serving an 80-game drug suspension, went 2-for-4 with a home run to help the Braves beat the Angels 8-3.

Altuve passes Bagwell for 2nd on Astros hits list

Jose Altuve has passed Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell for second place on the career hits list for the Houston Astros.

Cards rest injured Contreras, Arenado vs. Pirates

Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (hand) and third baseman Nolan Arenado (finger) will sit vs. the Pirates, but the team is hopeful they will return Friday.

Wells, Grisham return, but Yanks' slide continues

Yankees catcher Austin Wells returned to action Wednesday following a three-game absence, coming on as a pinch runner in the eight inning of New York's 11-9 loss at Toronto.

Outfielder Pillar retires after 13-year career

Kevin Pillar, an outfielder who spent the majority of his 13-year major league career with the Toronto Blue Jays, announced his retirement on Wednesday.

Rangers activate Burger from IL, demote Jung

The Rangers reinstated first baseman Jake Burger from the 10-day injured list before Wednesday night's series finale against the visiting Baltimore Orioles.

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Detroit was the first team to win 50 games -- but do our experts actually pick the Tigers to win it all at the halfway mark?