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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 strive to move past late loss, win series vs. Blue Jays

Matt Shaw is showing no ill effects from the back ailment that forced the Chicago Cubs to put him on the injured list last...

MLB: After pair of one-run games, Rockies seek sweep against Pirates

The Colorado Rockies signed Michael Lorenzen to a one-year deal in the offseason to give the rotation a veteran presence. Lorenzen has provided that...

MLB: New dad Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers take on Orioles in Father’s Day matchup

Two days after announcing the birth of his second child, Shohei Ohtani is expected to be in the leadoff spot once again for a...

MLB: With rash of hurt pitchers, D-backs’ Jose Cabrera to make MLB debut vs. Twins

The Minnesota Twins have seen the bottom half of their batting order do considerable damage through the first two games of their series against...

MLB: Padres bring suddenly loud bats into series finale vs. Rangers

The San Diego Padres have spent the majority of the regular season scuffling at the plate. As they search for a series win over...

MLB: Lineup changes always in play as Guardians face Astros

With Cleveland's lineup hampered by the losses of Jose Ramirez and rookie Chase DeLauter to injuries last weekend, the Guardians' revamped batting order delivered...