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Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball league and is the oldest among the four major sports leagues in the United States and Canada. It consists of 30 teams, split evenly between the National League (NL) and the American League (AL), with 15 teams in each. The NL was established in 1876 and the AL in 1901 as independent organizations. Starting in 1903, the two leagues worked together while remaining separate until they officially merged into one entity under the leadership of the Commissioner of Baseball in 2000. MLB also governs Minor League Baseball, which includes 256 teams that are affiliated with the Major League teams. Additionally, MLB collaborates with the World Baseball Softball Confederation to organize the World Baseball Classic, an international tournament.

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Rangers hitting coach writing next chapter in family's rich history

9 hours ago | mlb.com | Steve Kornacki

This story was excerpted from Kennedi Landry’s Rangers Beat newsletter. Steve Kornacki contributed to this edition. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. DETROIT -- There was a 62-year stretch starting in 1948 -- when infielder Ray Boone broke in with Cleveland -- that either he or one of his descendants played in the Major Leagues, with the exception of just 12 seasons. That’s a remarkable baseball family tree.
Red Sox bullpen struggles highlight wild extra-innings loss to Tigers

15 hours ago | mlb.com | Ian Browne

DETROIT -- For the Red Sox, what felt like an uphill climb for hours seemed like it was going to lead to one of the most rewarding wins of the season. That was the feeling that permeated through the dugout when nerveless rookie Kristian Campbell snapped an 0-for-14 drought and a 3-for-38 slump by belting a two-run homer with two outs in the top of the 11th, putting the Red Sox back up in a game that twisted and turned all night.
Rangers envían a Corey Seager (distensión en la corva) a la lista de lesionados

1 day ago | mlb.com | Steve Kornacki

Higashioka había estado fuera de acción desde el 1ro de mayo (retroactivo al 30 de abril) debido a una leve distensión intercostal izquierda que sufrió al correr las bases tras un doble productor de tres carreras en una victoria del 29 de abril sobre los Atléticos. Participó en dos encuentros de rehabilitación con Triple-A Round Rock, bateando de 8-2 con dos dobles.
Rangers place Seager (hamstring strain) on IL, activate Higashioka

1 day ago | mlb.com | Steve Kornacki

Higashioka had been sidelined since May 1 (retroactive to April 30) with a mild left intercostal strain that he sustained while running out a three-run double in an April 29 win over the A's. He appeared in two rehab games with Triple-A Round Rock, going 2-for-8 with two doubles. The Rangers placed shortstop Corey Seager on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain on Tuesday, retroactive to Sunday, and activated catcher Kyle Higashioka from the IL in a corresponding move.
Houck struggling to find answers: 'Most lost I've ever been'

1 day ago | mlb.com | Ian Browne

DETROIT -- There are outings when Tanner Houck shows flickers of the pitcher who made the All-Star team last season. Then, there are nights like Monday, when a mishap is so dramatic that it derails his momentum entirely. Four weeks after the game in which he allowed 11 earned runs in just 2 2/3 innings in Tampa, Houck had the ignominious distinction of nearly mirroring that line in the opener of a three-game series against the Tigers.
Merrill Kelly, Corbin Carroll lead D-backs past Giants

1 day ago | mlb.com | Steve Gilbert

Carroll got the Diamondbacks on the board when he led off the third with a homer to left-center field off Justin Verlander. His second homer came two innings later, this one to center. It was the second two-homer game of the year for Carroll. SAN FRANCISCO -- The buzz was about the newcomer, top prospect Jordan Lawlar, getting promoted, but it was a couple of mainstays that led the way for the Diamondbacks on Monday night.
Lively exits start early with right forearm inflammation

2 days ago | mlb.com | Tim Stebbins

Lively took the mound to warm up for the top of the fourth inning, but he soon was joined by head athletic trainer Jeff Desjardins, manager Stephen Vogt and pitching coach Carl Willis. After a brief conversation among the group, Lively walked off the mound with Desjardins. CLEVELAND -- Guardians starter Ben Lively's start in Monday's series opener against the Brewers was cut short with right forearm inflammation.
Guardians option Brayan Rocchio to Triple-A, call up Will Brennan

2 days ago | mlb.com | Tim Stebbins

Rocchio got off to a tough start this season, and the 24-year-old did not play in the Guardians’ three-game series against the Phillies over the weekend. In 35 games, he recorded a .165/.235/.198 slash line, which included an 0-for-16 stretch during Cleveland’s six-game road trip against the Nationals and Blue Jays last week.
Early impressing in Portland, winter work paying off

2 days ago | mlb.com | Ian Browne

This story was excerpted from Iah Browne's Red Sox Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. BOSTON -- When the Red Sox selected lefty Connelly Early with their fifth-round selection (151st overall pick) in the 2023 Draft, there could have been a temptation to say that pick was a little, well, early.
D-backs calling up No. 4 overall prospect Lawlar (source)

2 days ago | mlb.com | Steve Gilbert

The D-backs are adding one of the best prospects in the game to their stacked offense. Shortstop Jordan Lawlar, ranked by MLB Pipeline as baseball's No. 4 prospect, is set to be called up, a source told MLB.com on Monday. The club has not confirmed the news. Lawlar, who played 14 regular-season games with the D-backs plus three more in the postseason in 2023 following his first callup, has hit .336 with 15 doubles, six homers and 13 steals in 37 games with Triple-A Reno this year.