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MLB: Yankees top prospect George Lombard Jr. promoted, to start at SS

George Lombard Jr. signed a major league contract on Tuesday, and the New York Yankees' top prospect will make his MLB debut at home against the St. Louis Cardinals. The...

MLB: Athletics 1B Nick Kurtz (thumb) returns to injured list

The Athletics placed All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list in a flurry of moves...

MLB: Royals reinstate SS Bobby Witt Jr. from injured list

The Kansas City Royals reinstated star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Witt, 26,...

MLB: Reports: Angels DFA OF/DH Jorge Soler

After not being able to find a trade partner for him ahead of Monday's deadline, the Los Angeles...

MLB: Astros OF Daulton Varsho gets another shot vs. Blue Jays after trade

Daulton Varsho will be in the dugout with his new team against his former team for the second...

MLB: Yankees’ Carlos Rodon on mission to defeat White Sox, his former team, again

While losing Aaron Judge to an injury for an extended period is hardly ideal, the New York Yankees are finding ways to compensate at...

MLB: Injury-depleted Guardians aim to ignite offense vs. Brewers

The Cleveland Guardians are seeking answers to replace the offensive firepower left by Jose Ramirez and Angel Martinez, each of whom landed on the...

MLB: Davis Schneider hopes he has found answers as Blue Jays visit Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Davis Schneider was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on May 25, and a brief stint in the minor leagues might have...

MLB: Angels’ Sam Aldegheri aims to follow up strong effort in finale vs. D-backs

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Sam Aldegheri hopes his performances this month will be enough to keep him in the starting rotation this time. Aldegheri will...

MLB: Giants, Braves set for long day in Atlanta

The Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants will play almost two games on Wednesday. With the Giants leading 3-2, the opener of a three-game series...

MLB: Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani to return to mound against Rays

After some lingering questions remained, Shohei Ohtani will be the starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday afternoon when they close a...