Major League Baseball (MLB)

MLB: In first start since 8-inning gem, Pirates’ Paul Skenes faces Rockies

Paul Skenes is coming off his best start of the season and arguably his career. And the Pittsburgh Pirates would love to see more of that Tuesday night when...

MLB: Blue Jays send OF Addison Barger (elbow) back to 10-day IL

After just one game on the active roster over the weekend, the Toronto Blue Jays placed outfielder Addison...

MLB: National League’s best set for showdown as Braves host Cubs

The class of the National League will meet for the opener of a three-game set on Tuesday when...

MLB: Nationals face Reds as distinctly different defenses clash

The Washington Nationals carry an unwelcome distinction into their road series against the Cincinnati Reds beginning Tuesday night. The...

MLB: Underachieving Mets, battered Tigers kick off series

The Detroit Tigers got a much-needed victory on Sunday. They will look to build off of that when...

MLB: Double steals, clutch hits lift Marlins over Nationals

Heriberto Hernandez delivered a two-run single to cap a three-run eighth and the Miami Marlins held on for a 5-2 win against the visiting...

MLB: Giants activate LHP Sam Hentges for long-awaited return

After missing nearly 22 months because of injuries, left-hander San Hentges is set to make his return after he was activated by the San...

MLB: Phillies’ Bryce Harper returns to lineup for finale vs. Rockies

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper returned to the starting lineup in the Sunday's series finale against the visiting Colorado Rockies. Harper apparently is no...

MLB: Reds RHP Rhett Lowder (shoulder) headed to 15-day IL

The Cincinnati Reds will place right-handed rookie Rhett Lowder on the 15-day injured list with an injury to his throwing shoulder, manager Terry Francona...

MLB: Yankees recall All-Star LHP Carlos Rodon

The New York Yankees returned left-hander Carlos Rodon from his minor league rehab assignment on Sunday and reinstated him from the 15-day injured list. Rodon...

MLB: Twins recall LHP Kendry Rojas, option LHP Kody Funderburk

The Minnesota Twins recalled Kendry Rojas from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday and optioned fellow left-hander Kody Funderburk to the affiliate. Rojas will be making...