The Boston slugger says farewell in his 10th All-Star game with a walk to first base and a tip of his cap.
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MLB commissioner not worried by home run increase
Rob Manfred says the league’s 22,000 drug tests are preventing cheating, though the rate of home runs is up to a level not seen since 2000.
Major league notebook: Royals put closer on disabled list
Wade Davis is dealing with a strained right forearm.
Major league roundup: Indians win 11th straight
Cleveland beats Atlanta 5-3 for the team’s longest winning streak in 34 years.
Major league notebook: Dodgers’ Kershaw to have tests for sore back
The Dodgers are hopeful Clayton Kershaw can make his next start on Friday.
Major league notebook: Nationals closer Papelbon goes on DL
Jonathan Papelbon injures a muscle between his ribs.
Major league notebook: White Sox starter Rodon missing a start to heal
Carlos Rodon has some discomfort in his neck and arm.
MLB notebook: Odor suspended eight games for role in brawl
The Rangers’ second baseman is among 14 disciplined for Sunday’s brawl with the Blue Jays.
Major league roundup: Orioles win, remain just ahead of Red Sox
Baltimore pulls ahead in the ninth to beat the Twins.
Major league roundup: Chapman returns, Yankees top Royals
New York gets a 6-3 win over Kansas City as reliever Aroldis Chapman finishes a 30-day suspension.