Baseball

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: Nationals deliver rare victory over Rays

Andres Chaparro dribbled in the tiebreaking run, Washington's bullpen finished with 6 1/3 strong innings and the Nationals won 4-3 over Tampa Bay to...

MLB: Marlins double up Giants to move above .500

Heriberto Hernandez slugged a two-out, two-strike, two-run homer during a crucial four-run fourth inning as the host Miami Marlins defeated San Francisco 6-3 on...

MLB: Ozzie Albies hits 2 HRs as Braves walk off Brewers

Ozzie Albies hit a pair of home runs, including a game-ending two-run shot in the ninth inning, as the Atlanta Braves earned a 4-3...

MLB: Manny Machado’s 10th-inning homer lifts Padres over Rangers

Manny Machado hit a tiebreaking three-run home run in the 10th inning to lift the San Diego Padres to a 6-4 victory over the...

MLB: Royals chase first home sweep of Cardinals in 25 years

The Kansas City Royals can earn their first home sweep against their Battle of Missouri rivals in 25 years when they face the St....

MLB: Royals sign LHP Matt Moore to minor league contract

The Kansas City Royals signed veteran left-hander Matt Moore to a minor league deal on Saturday. Moore last pitched in the majors for the Los...