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The biggest professional leagues in the U.S. have mostly avoided high-profile hazing scandals over the past decade with the notable exception of the NFL’s Richie Incognito.

CHICAGO — The Cardinals continued their red-hot start coming out of the All-Star break behind a strong outing from left-hander Steven Matz, and closed the gap between them and their rivals the Chicago Cubs in the process.

Stroman allowed five runs and couldn’t get out of the fourth inning.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — In games against American League East rivals, the little things matter more. When those games go to extra innings, the little things often make the difference.

LAS VEGAS — When and how the Tropicana hotel will be torn down is still up in the air as Bally’s Corp. executives wait for the Oakland Athletics to finalize their Las Vegas ballpark plans.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays took hold of the American League East on the second day of the season. They remained in first place for 97 straight days until Thursday night.

LOS ANGELES — There are 12 shopping days left before the Aug. 1 trade deadline, more than enough time for the Dodgers to address their most pressing needs — a starting pitcher or two for an injury-ravaged rotation, an impact arm for an improving but still-thin bullpen and perhaps a…

The four-seam and curveball should be Taillon’s “feature” offerings going forward

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani’s 35th home run of the season Monday reminded the New York Yankees that he is a baseball titan much like reigning American League MVP Aaron Judge.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Between now and the Aug. 1 trade deadline, the Angels will face one of the most gut-wrenching decisions a baseball team could face.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — With the Yankees in town and trade rumors swirling around Shohei Ohtani, Japanese reporters were hard at work in Anaheim earlier this week.