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                        An eight-run eighth inning lifts the Blue Jays past the Twins 11-4

                        An eight-run eighth inning lifts the Blue Jays past the Twins 11-4

                        — Kazuma Okamoto hit his third home run in two days, Brandon Valenzuela homered in an eight-run eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 11-4 Saturday afternoon.
                        Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Sunday: Cubs set for big day against Diamondbacks

                        Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Sunday: Cubs set for big day against Diamondbacks

                        Everything you need to know to set your fantasy baseball lineups for Sunday's MLB action.
                        Bellinger 4 for 4 with 2 homers, 4 RBIs to lead Yankees over Orioles 9-4 for 12th win in 14 games

                        Bellinger 4 for 4 with 2 homers, 4 RBIs to lead Yankees over Orioles 9-4 for 12th win in 14 games

                        — Cody Bellinger went 4 for 4 with two homers and four RBI, leading the New York Yankees over the Baltimore Orioles 9-4 on Saturday for their 12th win in 14 games.
                        Padres reach deal to sell to group led by Kwanza Jones, José E. Feliciano

                        Padres reach deal to sell to group led by Kwanza Jones, José E. Feliciano

                        The San Diego Padres have reached an agreement to sell control of the team to an investor group led by Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano.
                        Phillies activate catcher J.T. Realmuto from injured list

                        Phillies activate catcher J.T. Realmuto from injured list

                        Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto, who has been sidelined since April 22 because of back spasms, was activated from the IL on Saturday.
                        George Springer exits after being hit by pitch again on foot

                        George Springer exits after being hit by pitch again on foot

                        Toronto Blue Jays DH George Springer left Saturday's game against Minnesota in the third inning after being hit by a pitch on the left foot.
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