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Phillies 4, Pirates 0 Rookie right-hander Zach Eflin pitched a three-hitter Friday to lift the Philadelphia Phillies past the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 at PNC Park. Mariners 2, Blue Jays 1 James Paxton struck out nine over seven innings, Seth Smith doubled in the go-ahead run in the fifth inning and Seattle defeated Toronto. Paxton, a left-hander, allowed three hits, including a home run, one walk and one run in the opener of a three-game series. Continue to Article

July 23, 2016 2:24:am EST

It hasn’t necessarily been pretty this week, but New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia continues getting the job at a remarkable rate. Familia was scored upon for the first time since June 4, allowing one run on two hits and a walk. Continue to Article

July 23, 2016 1:51:am EST

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue their weekend series against the Reds at Great American Ball Park with manager Chip Hale's job status looming over the club. Hale led Arizona to a 15-win improvement in 2015, his first season at the helm. After a busy offseason highlighted by the signing of Zack Greinke, the D-backs came into this year expecting to make a run at a National League West title. Continue to Article

July 23, 2016 12:52:am EST

Joey Votto extended his post-All Star break surge with a three-run homer, and Dan Straily pitched six innings on Friday night, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-2 victory over the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks. Price moved Billy Hamilton back to the leadoff spot - he had batted lower in the lineup most of the season while he struggled at the plate. Hamilton led off the first inning with a single and scored when Votto connected off Archie Bradley (3-6). Continue to Article

July 22, 2016 11:18:pm EST