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The Boston Red Sox enter the All-Star break on a 9-0 road trip, surging into playoff contention while the New York Mets conclude a difficult first half.
Phillies' historic turnaround in NL East sparks rare MLB comparisons
White Sox extend winning streak over Orioles amid Baltimore’s eight-game losing skid
A late-game heroics save the Cubs from collapse in a dramatic NL Central showdown