Major League Baseball (MLB)

MLB: Athletics activate star Nick Kurtz (thumb) from IL

The Athletics activated All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz from the 10-day injured list prior to Saturday's road game against the Minnesota Twins. Kurtz sustained a right thumb capsule sprain and...

MLB: Astros put RHP Spencer Arrighetti (foot) on 15-day IL

In the thick of the American League West and AL wild-card races, the Houston Astros placed right-handed starter...

MLB: Rangers place 3B Josh Jung (calf) on 10-day IL

The American League West-leading Texas Rangers placed starting third baseman Josh Jung on the 10-day injured list on...

MLB: With 318th homer, Royals’ Salvador Perez sets club mark

Salvador Perez, who hit the first home run of his career at Comerica Park in Detroit in 2011,...

MLB: Report: A’s sign LHP Dallas Keuchel to minor league deal

The Athletics signed former American League Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel to a minor league contract, ESPN...

MLB: Nolan McLean earns first MLB victory as Mets edge Mariners

Nolan McLean pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings to earn a victory in his major league debut as the New York Mets topped the visiting...

MLB: Trevor Story’s homer propels Red Sox past Marlins

Trevor Story had two hits, including a three-run home run, to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 7-5 victory over the visiting Miami...

MLB: Cade Cavalli earns first MLB victory as Nationals blank Phillies

Cade Cavalli recorded his first major-league win after tossing seven scoreless innings, fueling the host Washington Nationals to a 2-0 victory over the Philadelphia...

MLB: Myles Straw’s career day leads Blue Jays to blowout of Rangers

Myles Straw was 4-for-5 with two home runs and five RBIs, and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Texas Rangers 14-2 on Saturday...

MLB: Astros LHP Josh Hader likely out for rest of regular season

Houston Astros closer Josh Hader told reporters Saturday he does not expect to pitch again in the regular season because of a left shoulder...

MLB: Seiya Suzuki helps Cubs rally past Pirates

Seiya Suzuki delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 3-1 win against the visiting Pittsburgh...