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: Cubs hit road before break, take on offensively challenged O’s

The Chicago Cubs have largely done good work so far this season, and they're looking to put together a strong push going into the...

MLB: White Sox appreciate Central view, ready for warming Red Sox

The Chicago White Sox will greet the visiting Boston Red Sox on Tuesday with a one-game lead atop the American League Central. While the White...

MLB: Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman to test mettle vs. Giants

Kevin Gausman returns to Oracle Park for just the second time since leaving the San Francisco Giants as a free agent on Monday when...

MLB: Dodgers look to lean on Eric Lauer in opener vs. Rockies

Once believed to be a temporary emergency addition to the starting rotation, the Los Angeles Dodgers are finding a comfort level when left-hander Eric...

MLB: Padres strive to pick up steam in opener vs. Diamondbacks

The San Diego Padres' longest losing streak since 2013 is history. After their 5-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday ended an eight-game...

MLB: Brewers bid for more from starters ahead of opener vs. Cards

Not much has gone wrong for the Milwaukee Brewers this season, but manager Pat Murphy does have at least one concern as they open...