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WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Two things we’ve learned about Lazaro Montes in his first two weeks in the big leagues:

The unabashed joy with which he plays is real and it’s authentic.

The power absolutely is, too.

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SAN FRANCISCO — Near the end of July, Robbie Ray pitched in a game for the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park.

He allowed one run on four hits and a walk over six innings.

Four days later, he was traded to San Diego. ...Read more

ATLANTA — Bryce Harper was off and running.

Alec Bohm had hit a grounder right to Braves shortstop Mauricio Dubón, but by the time Harper realized his mistake, it was too late. He was frozen between second and third, ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins acquired three pitchers at the trade deadline, hopeful it would bolster their bullpen for a playoff push over the last two months of the season.

Those playoff dreams ended sometime in the past ...Read more

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Missing the playoffs the past two seasons seemed like a very long time for the Rays, especially after making them for five straight.

With the chance in their own hands to get back in with a win on...Read more

DETROIT — Riley Greene just wouldn’t give in.

It was a 1-1 game in the sixth inning. There were two outs and Gleyber Torres was on first. It looked like lefty reliever Mark Manfredi had Greene struck out when home ...Read more

BOSTON — This week the MLB schedule presented the Red Sox with a golden opportunity to effectively lock up their playoff spot and potentially make one last push to catch the Yankees, with back-to-back home series against...Read more

NEW YORK — As the Yankees’ pitchers and hitters began their respective pregame meetings on Friday afternoon, the daily seminars opened with a twist.

Shown to them was what Aaron Boone called an “outstanding,” ...Read more

TORONTO — If Baltimore fans were told during spring training that the Orioles and Blue Jays would play meaningful games in mid-September while fighting for a playoff spot, they would’ve surely assumed that was a ...Read more

MIAMI — Dodgers top prospect Josue De Paula wasn’t going to be overwhelmed by the moment. Manager Dave Roberts was quite sure of that.

“I think he’s gonna swing at strikes, take balls, put together good at-bats,�...Read more

SEATTLE — The injury bug bit Sam Darnold just five plays into the season opener against the Patriots on Wednesday night. The quarterback was injured after landing awkwardly on a sack by former Seahawk and current New ...Read more

CHICAGO — Chicago Bears receiver Rome Odunze was again a limited participant in practice Friday and has been listed as questionable for Sunday’s season opener against the Carolina Panthers.

Odunze injured his right ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — With ownership of the team still in limbo, the Lakers announced two front office additions Friday, hiring former Miami Heat executive Eric Amsler as assistant general manager, player personnel, while ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — There’s a few things you need to know about Murf Gray.

To start, his name’s not really Murf. He was born as Triston Allen Gray, giving himself the nickname “Murf” from his childhood favorite movie, ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — Twins center fielder Byron Buxton is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right hip next week, putting an end to his All-Star year.

Buxton tried to return once more this season, hoping to help ...Read more

CHICAGO — Of all the narratives surrounding the Chicago Bears the last two years, none has been further from the truth than the notion D’Andre Swift would not be a fit for Ben Johnson’s offense.

That was bandied ...Read more

NEW YORK — Paul O’Neill can remember the roar.

As the then-Yankees star warmed up in the outfield before Game 3 of the 2001 World Series in the Bronx, a palpable energy overtook the stadium as President George W. Bush...Read more

NEW YORK — George Lombard Jr. was still years away from being born when terrorists attacked the Twins Towers on Sept. 11, 2001.

Only 21 years old, he is one of several Yankees who are too young to have any recollection ...Read more