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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: Nationals manager Blake Butera sees defense key to winning vs. Rays

The Washington Nationals will attempt to win their sixth straight road series when they face the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon in St....

MLB: Giants workhorse Logan Webb aims to cool off sizzling Marlins

The San Francisco Giants have been highly disappointing so far this season, but the same cannot be said about Logan Webb, their ace right-hander. Webb...

MLB: With Chase Burns on mound, Reds in position to win series vs. Yankees

Even if the offense is not coming consistently, Sal Stewart still is driving in runs on a fairly regular basis. Coming off the most productive...

MLB: White Sox RHP Davis Martin looks to bounce back against Tigers

Chicago White Sox right-hander Davis Martin rarely gives up home runs. That's what made his last start such an anomaly. Martin was tagged for three...

MLB: Braves getting back in groove at Brewers’ expense

The Atlanta Braves have returned to form after enduring a 10-day malaise and will go for a sweep of their three-game series against the...

MLB: MLB roundup: Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper help Phillies thrash Mets

Kyle Schwarber had three home runs, including two in one inning, for the Philadelphia Phillies in a 15-3 rout of the visiting New York...