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The team saw its division lead shrink after allowing 73 runs in its past seven games, including three consecutive losses to the rival Red Sox.

In his third start since a brief stint in the bullpen, Matz allowed five hits and one walk on only 99 pitches. "My sinker and slider were a pretty good combo," he said.

David Ortiz, who has undergone three surgeries since being shot in the Dominican Republic on June 9, was released from a Boston hospital. A source told ESPN he will continue his recovery at home.

MLB's one and only trade deadline is on July 31. What does the flurry of player movement as that date approaches mean for your fantasy team?

Struggling Diamondbacks closer Greg Holland has been removed from the role temporarily to give him a break, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters.

Edinson Volquez said Saturday that he plans to retire after this season but hopes to make it back to pitch for the Rangers before the season ends.

Saturday's defeat left the Cubs 19-31 on the road, including 5-11 in one-run games away from Wrigley Field.

Carlos Correa hit his first career grand slam and the Houston Astros withstood yet another home run by Paul Goldschmidt, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2 on Saturday night.

The Twins on Saturday night traded for Marlins closer Sergio Romo, whose playoff experience will deepen a Minnesota bullpen in need of help, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN.