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Duran and Contreras drive in three runs apiece as Red Sox beat Royals

Jarren Duran hit a home run, doubled and drove in three runs, Willson Contreras added two hits and three RBIs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Tuesday night.

Misiorowski dominant again, Turang homers as Brewers top Cubs to move into first place in NL Central

Jacob Misiorowski pitched six scoreless innings, Brice Turang was 3 for 4 with a two-run homer, and the Milwaukee Brewers topped the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Tuesday night to move into first place in the NL Central.

Yankees get homers from Rice and McMahon, hold off Blue Jays

Ben Rice hit a two-run homer that broke a fifth-inning tie and the New York Yankees held off the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on a 90-degree night Tuesday in the Bronx.

Burns rebounds after being hit by comebacker, flashes All-Star form for Reds

Chase Burns’ backside absorbed the brunt of a 108.8 mph — ouch! — scorching liner off the bat of Bryce Harper that nearly caught the Cincinnati Reds’ ace in a more precarious position.

Paredes’ two-run homer in first inning powers Astros to win over Twins

Isaac Paredes hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jason Alexander scattered four hits over six scoreless innings and the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Tuesday night.

Wood’s inside-the-park grand slam sparks rally, helps Nationals defeat Mets

James Wood hit the majors’ first inside-the-park grand slam since 2022, and the Washington Nationals rallied from an early five-run deficit Tuesday night to defeat the New York Mets 9-6.

Guardians survive ninth-inning scare, beat Tigers for fourth straight win

Travis Bazzana hit a two-run homer, Cade Smith pitched out of a jam in the ninth inning, and the Cleveland Guardians held off the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory.

Nationals’ Wood hits majors’ first inside-the-park grand slam since 2022

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood hit the majors’ first inside-the-park grand slam since 2022 against the New York Mets on Tuesday night.

Díaz homers to lead Rays to win over Orioles

Yandy Díaz went 2 for 3 with a home run and an RBI double, Griffin Jax allowed one run and had six strikeouts in five innings, and Tampa Bay beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 on Tuesday night for the Rays’ third consecutive win.

Burns dazzles with nine Ks as Reds snap three-game skid with win over Phillies

Chase Burns struck out nine over six innings and lowered his ERA to 1.83 in another terrific start for the Cincinnati Reds in a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night.

Acuña scores three times in return as Braves surge past Marlins

Ronald Acuña Jr. doubled, walked twice and scored three times in his return and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 8-4 on Tuesday.

Report: Cubs OF Crow-Armstrong draws undisclosed fine

According to sources familiar with the situation, Cubs centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, 24, is being fined an undisclosed amount of money for an incident with a fan in the outfield on Sunday at Rate Field during a game against the White Sox in Chicago.

Nationals’ Crews makes season debut vs. Mets; 3B House demoted to Triple-A

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews is back in the majors, less than two months after a surprise demotion near the end of spring training.

Cardinals SS Winn undergoes MRI on left knee, not in lineup vs. Pirates

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn underwent an MRI on his left knee on Tuesday. Winn legged out a fielder’s choice play and exited Sunday’s loss to Kansas City in the seventh inning with left knee soreness, describing it at the time as a cramp-like issue.

Cubs reinstate left-handed reliever Thielbar, designate Blach for assignment

The Chicago Cubs reinstated left-handed reliever Caleb Thielbar from the 15-day injured list before Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers, giving their depleted bullpen a boost.

Yankees ace Cole to make season debut Friday vs. Rays

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will make his season debut Friday in his first major league start since undergoing Tommy John surgery last year.

Blue Jays place Mantiply on IL, recall Lee from Triple-A

Joe Mantiply is headed to the injured list. The Toronto Blue Jays placed the left-handed reliever on the 15-day IL with left knee inflammation, the team announced Tuesday. The move is retroactive to May 18.

Blue Jays send $2.5M to Dodgers in Lauer trade

Pitcher Eric Lauer added just $600,001 to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ pricey payroll. Los Angeles acquired the 30-year-old left-hander from Toronto on Sunday for $1. As part of the swap, the Blue Jays agreed to send the Dodgers $2,529,411.76.

Twins send former No. 1 pick Lewis to minors after rough return from injury