Major League Baseball (MLB)

MLB: Red Sox win 10th straight in first game of doubleheader vs. Rays

Jake Bennett threw six scoreless innings before a six-run sixth inning allowed the Boston Red Sox to blow open a 10-0 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays in...

MLB: Rays’ Junior Caminero (hand) in lineup against Red Sox

Tampa Bay third baseman Junior Caminero was in his customary No. 3 spot in the batting order for...

MLB: Mariners see reasons for optimism heading into series against Giants

Leave it to Jerry Dipoto to look on the bright side. "If the season ended today, somehow, magically, we're...

MLB: Series at sliding A’s could be just the boost the Nationals need

The Washington Nationals haven't been part of the postseason since winning the 2019 World Series, but they hope...

MLB: Tigers hope for happy homecoming for Troy Melton against Angels

Right-hander Troy Melton will make his first career start against his hometown team when the Detroit Tigers open...

MLB: Jonathan Aranda drives in 3 as Rays blank Yankees

Tampa Bay's Jonathan Aranda drove in all three runs as the American League East-leading Rays won for the second time in their four-game series...

MLB: Joey Bart, Braves win after Pirates lift Jared Jones (6 perfect IP)

Joey Bart's eighth-inning two-run home run against his former team put the Atlanta Braves on course for a 3-0 victory over the host Pittsburgh...

MLB: Dylan Cease loses no-hitter in 9th as Blue Jays rout Giants

Dylan Cease came within three outs of becoming the first Toronto Blue Jay in 36 years to throw a no-hitter Wednesday afternoon, striking out...

MLB: Angels’ Mike Trout activated, in line to play in All-Star Game

The Los Angeles Angels activated All-Star center fielder Mike Trout from the 10-day injured list prior to Wednesday's road game against the Texas Rangers. Trout...

MLB: Former All-Star hurler, manager Phil Regan dies at 89

Former pitcher, manager and pitching coach Phil Regan died Wednesday, ESPN reported. He was 89. Regan, a right-hander, spent 13 seasons in the majors with...

MLB: Tigers P Justin Verlander to retire after season: ‘Time has come’

Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander will retire at the end of the season, his 21st in the majors. Verlander's announcement Wednesday came as he was...