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: Athletics aim to flex muscles again in rematch vs. Angels

The Athletics have experienced a lot of frustration against the Los Angeles Angels this season. It took eight meetings for the A's to get their...

MLB: Dodgers’ Blake Snell takes aim at former club in clash vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell will come face to face with some old friends when he takes the mound at home Saturday night...

MLB: Giants face Rays with losses, injuries mounting

The San Francisco Giants found their offense but now are looking for a third baseman as they continue their three-game home series against the...

MLB: Rockies’ Chase Dollander looks to prevent D-backs from fast start

After being a hard-luck loser in his first career start against Arizona, rookie Chase Dollander of the Colorado Rockies has a chance to get...

MLB: Yankees’ Max Fried looks for reset against Cardinals

As the New York Yankees try to persist in the crowded American League wild-card race, they would love to see pitcher Max Fried regain...

MLB: Tigers’ Casey Mize seeks longer outing in rematch vs. Twins

Casey Mize has won both of his August starts, though neither would be classified as a dominant outing. The Detroit Tigers right-hander will aim...