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It's been a turn back the clock month for 42-year-old Justin Verlander. He continued his stretch of dominant pitching on Wednesday, going seven strong innings for the second outing in a row, and did not allow a run in the game against Arizona.

The cameras will be out, and so will the fond memories, on Friday night when Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw makes the final regular-season home start of his storied career.

Shohei Ohtani hit two doubles off the wall and scored a run, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto combined with five relievers on a one-hitter with 10 walks in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night.

The Braves announced on Thursday they are claiming former Giants utility IF/OF Brett Wisely off waivers and optioning him to AAA Gwinnett.

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Justin Verlander, who turns 43 years old on Feb. 20, wants to pitch again next season, which would be his 21st Major League Baseball campaign.

Facing a crucial series in Los Angeles, the Giants came up short in the opener, managing just one hit in a 2-1 loss to the Dodgers. The result wasted a stellar outing by starting pitcher Logan Webb.

The Arizona Diamondbacks designated Anthony DeSclafani for assignment. If "Disco" clears waivers, he will likely be released later this week.