LEADING OFF: A-Rod 1 hit from 3,000, Harper’s hamstring exam

New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez follows through on his 2,999th career hit in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, June 18, 2015. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez follows through on his 2,999th career hit in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, June 18, 2015. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

By Associated Press June 19, 2015 2 min read

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

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HISTORY ON DECK

Alex Rodriguez is one hit away from becoming the 29th player to reach No. 3,000. He’ll get his chance at Yankee Stadium against Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers. A-Rod got two hits Thursday night vs. Miami, then drew a four-pitch walk his last time up.

HARPER UPDATE