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LEADING OFF: A-Rod chases 3,000 hits; 40-somethings on mound

New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez (13) swings on a single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, June 17, 2015. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez (13) swings on a single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, June 17, 2015. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez (13) swings on a single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, June 17, 2015. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

By Associated Press 2 min read

A look at what’s happening all around the major leagues today:

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CLOSING IN

Alex Rodriguez needs three hits to become the 29th player to reach 3,000 when the New York Yankees face Mat Latos and the visiting Miami Marlins. Latos struck out a season-high 11 in seven innings against Colorado in his last start, indicating his legs are finally fully healthy. He’ll be facing the Yankees for the first time in his career.

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