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Atlanta hits the road to begin a four-game series at Chicago

LEADING OFF: Mets deal with reporter dust-up, Dodgers rookies rock, Yankees try to tie HR record

Angels slugger Albert Pujols had two hits and exchanged jerseys with former teammate Yadier Molina to conclude an emotional return to St. Louis, and Los Angeles beat the Cardinals 6-4

New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway cursed at a reporter, and pitcher Jason Vargas had to be restrained from charging him during a confrontation in the team's clubhouse after a loss

Hours after being called up from the minors, Will Smith connected for a pinch-hit, three-run homer in the ninth inning that lifted the Los Angeles Dodgers over Colorado 6-3. It was the third straight day a Dodgers rookie hit a walk-off homer.

A woman at Dodger Stadium was taken to a hospital for precautionary tests after being struck in the head by a foul ball from Los Angeles star Cody Bellinger during the first inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies

Javier Baez hit the 100th homer of his career, a three-run drive in the eighth inning as the Chicago Cubs overcame another home run by Pete Alonso to beat the New York Mets 5-3

Jose Altuve hit a leadoff homer, rookie Yordan Alvarez connected again and the Houston Astros beat the streaking New York Yankees 9-4 to end a season-high seven-game skid

The Atlanta Braves have sent 2018 All-Star pitcher Mike Foltynewicz to the minor leagues following another ineffective start

Top prospect Bradley doubles, drives in run in debut as Indians beat Tigers 8-3