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MINNEAPOLIS — A rain delay Saturday iced the Twins game for almost an hour, but the later, the better, apparently.

Ichiro deserves ALL the flowers.

This marks the latest setback for Moncada, who is batting .197 with a .581 OPS in 80 games.

“If we truly believe we can do it, then we’ll do it,” Abreu said of the Sox’ chances of winning the division. “It’s just a matter for us to believe it.”

NEW YORK — In accordance with the theme of Saturday’s celebration, the Mets and Rockies played an old-school game on Saturday.

New York placed seven-time All-Star Aroldis Chapman on the 15-day injured list Saturday, per manager Aaron Boone.

ARLINGTON, Texas – Veteran lefty Dallas Keuchel, pitching for his third team this season, has certainly had his moments against Detroit teams over the years. But not too many lately. Maybe the Tigers weren’t exactly licking their chops in anticipation of Keuchel’s debut start with the Rangers Saturday — but…

HOUSTON — Dean Kremer has had his struggles the third time through the order this season, with the splits likely factoring into why Orioles manager Brandon Hyde aggressively went to his bullpen in the right-hander’s previous start Sunday at the Little League Classic. But on Saturday night at Minute Maid…

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Gibson tapped the outside of his mitt as he walked off the mound after the top of the seventh inning Saturday night. It was subtle, understated, the mark of a pitcher who has been through almost everything in a 10-year major league career.

MIAMI — Sandy Alcantara got his redemption.

OAKLAND — Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman has an infection in his leg after getting a new tattoo and is heading to the injured list. Chapman had not appeared in a game since Aug. 19 against the Blue Jays.