Cleveland Guardians: MLB team dropping Indians name

Cleveland Guardians: MLB team dropping Indians name

Cleveland's MLB club announced on Friday it would be changing its mascot to the Guardians.

Cleveland's MLB club announced on Friday it would be changing its mascot to the Guardians.

Diamondbacks finish sweep of Pirates with 6-4 victory

Diamondbacks finish sweep of Pirates with 6-4 victory

The Diamondbacks won their 30th game of the season — against an MLB-worst 68 losses — and their fourth in a row to match their season-best winning streak.

The Diamondbacks won their 30th game of the season — against an MLB-worst 68 losses — and their fourth in a row to match their season-best winning streak.

D-backs win 3rd straight, score 8 in 7th to top Pirates 11-6

D-backs win 3rd straight, score 8 in 7th to top Pirates 11-6

Josh VanMeter had three hits, including a triple and a double in an eight-run seventh, and the Diamondbacks roared back to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-6 on the night of July 20.

Josh VanMeter had three hits, including a triple and a double in an eight-run seventh, and the Diamondbacks roared back to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-6 on the night of July 20.

Smith, Escobar lead Diamondbacks over Pirates 4-2

Smith, Escobar lead Diamondbacks over Pirates 4-2

It was a nice bounce-back outing for Smith (3-6), who was rocked for nine earned runs in one inning during a 22-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers just before the All-Star break. The left-hander even earned his first career stolen base, surprising the Pirates by getting a huge jump and swiping second.

It was a nice bounce-back outing for Smith (3-6), who was rocked for nine earned runs in one inning during a 22-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers just before the All-Star break. The left-hander even earned his first career stolen base, surprising the Pirates by getting a huge jump and swiping second.

Kelly, Escobar lead Diamondbacks over Cubs 6-4

Kelly, Escobar lead Diamondbacks over Cubs 6-4

Merrill Kelly threw eight efficient innings, Eduardo Escobar hit a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a three-game sweep with a 6-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.

Merrill Kelly threw eight efficient innings, Eduardo Escobar hit a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a three-game sweep with a 6-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.

Hendricks wins 10th straight, Cubs beat Diamondbacks 5-1

Hendricks wins 10th straight, Cubs beat Diamondbacks 5-1

The Chicago Cubs opened the second half of the season with a 5-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night.

The Chicago Cubs opened the second half of the season with a 5-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night.

Giants minor leaguer who attempted suicide last year joining front office

Giants minor leaguer who attempted suicide last year joining front office

"Over the last year I've promoted self-love and self-care and the Giants are offering me the opportunity to transition to a role as a mental-health advocate," wrote San Francisco Giants minor leaguer Drew Robinson.

"Over the last year I've promoted self-love and self-care and the Giants are offering me the opportunity to transition to a role as a mental-health advocate," wrote San Francisco Giants minor leaguer Drew Robinson.

Sho-case: Shohei Ohtani gets All-Star win for AL, bats, too

Sho-case: Shohei Ohtani gets All-Star win for AL, bats, too

Shohei Ohtani unleashed his 100 mph heat while pitching a perfect inning for the win in becoming baseball’s first two-way All-Star, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., rocked Coors Field with a 468-foot home run and the American League breezed 5-2 Tuesday night for its eighth straight victory.

Shohei Ohtani unleashed his 100 mph heat while pitching a perfect inning for the win in becoming baseball’s first two-way All-Star, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., rocked Coors Field with a 468-foot home run and the American League breezed 5-2 Tuesday night for its eighth straight victory.

MLB All-Star Game 2021: Win $10,000 for free with FOX Super 6

MLB All-Star Game 2021: Win $10,000 for free with FOX Super 6

There's nothing like the MLB All-Star Game. And this year, you could win $10,000 of Big Papi's money absolutely for free.

There's nothing like the MLB All-Star Game. And this year, you could win $10,000 of Big Papi's money absolutely for free.

Muncy hits 3-run walk-off HR, Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 7-4

Muncy hits 3-run walk-off HR, Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 7-4

The D-backs head into the break with a 26-66 mark. Their first half included an MLB-record 24-game road skid last month.

The D-backs head into the break with a 26-66 mark. Their first half included an MLB-record 24-game road skid last month.

4 arrested in Denver for drugs, weapons 'not a threat' to nearby All-Star Game, FBI says

4 arrested in Denver for drugs, weapons 'not a threat' to nearby All-Star Game, FBI says

Four people were arrested on drug and weapons charges at a downtown Denver hotel that is close to several events planned with the upcoming Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

Four people were arrested on drug and weapons charges at a downtown Denver hotel that is close to several events planned with the upcoming Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

Escobar hits 20th HR, Diamondbacks top shaky Dodgers 5-2

Escobar hits 20th HR, Diamondbacks top shaky Dodgers 5-2

The Diamondbacks, with the worst record in the majors, have won three of four. They’re coming off a successful trip to Colorado, their first series win since May 2.

The Diamondbacks, with the worst record in the majors, have won three of four. They’re coming off a successful trip to Colorado, their first series win since May 2.

Escobar hits 3-run homer, Diamondbacks beat Rockies 6-4

Escobar hits 3-run homer, Diamondbacks beat Rockies 6-4

The Diamondbacks, owners of the worst record in the majors at 25-63, last won consecutive games May 10-11, when they beat the Miami Marlins in back-to-back games.

The Diamondbacks, owners of the worst record in the majors at 25-63, last won consecutive games May 10-11, when they beat the Miami Marlins in back-to-back games.

Diamondbacks walk off on hit batsman, beat Rockies 4-3

Diamondbacks walk off on hit batsman, beat Rockies 4-3

Josh Rojas walked to load the bases and Peralta took a pitch off the leg, allowing Fairchild to score the winner for a memorable major-league entrance.

Josh Rojas walked to load the bases and Peralta took a pitch off the leg, allowing Fairchild to score the winner for a memorable major-league entrance.

DeSclafani dominates, Posey leaves game, Giants beat D-backs 5-2

DeSclafani dominates, Posey leaves game, Giants beat D-backs 5-2

The Diamondbacks had a rare light moment in the clubhouse on Sunday when it was announced that 11-year MLB veteran Eduardo Escobar had made his first All-Star team as a reserve. He was Arizona’s lone selection.

The Diamondbacks had a rare light moment in the clubhouse on Sunday when it was announced that 11-year MLB veteran Eduardo Escobar had made his first All-Star team as a reserve. He was Arizona’s lone selection.