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: Kyle Schwarber breaks late tie with 3-run homer as Phillies outlast Nationals

Kyle Schwarber belted a three-run homer to snap a tie in the seventh inning, lifting the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-2 victory over...

MLB: Brewers escape 7-run hole, stun Reds for 13th straight win

Christian Yelich belted two homers as part of a four-hit day -- falling a triple shy of the cycle -- and drove in five...

MLB: Cardinals 2B Brendan Donovan (foot) a late scratch vs. Yankees

After missing a few games last weekend, St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan was a late scratch for Friday's home series opener vs....

MLB: Astros closer Josh Hader (shoulder) shut down from throwing

Houston Astros closer Josh Hader was diagnosed with a left shoulder capsule strain and will not throw for approximately three weeks, the team said...

MLB: Athletics DFA Gio Urshela, recall Brett Harris from Triple-A

The Athletics designated veteran infielder Gio Urshela for assignment prior to Friday night's game against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. The A's recalled third baseman...

MLB: Mariners activate IF Luke Raley, place RHP Logan Evans on IL

The Seattle Mariners made a series of roster moves Friday, reinstating utilityman Luke Raley from the 10-day injured list and recalling left-hander Tayler Saucedo...