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Tigers strike early, coast to series sweep over Astros
Dillon Dingler had an RBI triple during a six-run first inning and the host Detroit Tigers completed a three-game sweep of the Houston Astros with a 7-2 victory on Wednesday afternoon.,Dingler also doubled and scored two runs for the American League Central Division leaders. Javier Baez contributed ...
Angels place RHP Jose Soriano on paternity list
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jose Soriano was placed on the paternity list prior to Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.,Soriano, 26, can miss up to a maximum of three games while on the list.,The Angels recalled right-hander Chase Silseth from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move....
D-backs rally in ninth and trim Guardians in 10 innings
Adrian Del Castillo singled in the winning run in the 10th inning after Lourdes Gurriel Jr. homered to tie the game in the ninth, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-2 on Wednesday afternoon in Phoenix.,Alek Thomas sacrificed Pavin Smith to third in the 10th before pinch-hitt...
White Sox RHP Elvis Peguero (elbow) on IL one day after recall to team
The Chicago White Sox placed right-handed reliever Elvis Peguero on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday because of a strained right elbow.,In a corresponding move, the White Sox recalled rookie right-hander Wikelman Gonzalez from Triple-A Charlotte.,Chicago had recalled Peguero on Tuesday from when...
Reds place C Tyler Stephenson (thumb) on 10-day injured list
The Cincinnati Reds placed catcher Tyler Stephenson on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday because of a fractured left thumb.,The move is retroactive to Sunday. In a corresponding move, the Reds selected the contract of catcher Will Banfield from Triple-A Louisville.,Stephenson, who turned 29 on Sa...
Kyle Schwarber homers in Phillies' 20-hit attack to rout Mariners
Kyle Schwarber doubled, homered and had five RBIs, giving him an MLB-leading 109 this season, as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the visiting Seattle Mariners 11-2 on Wednesday afternoon to complete a three-game sweep.,Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo (12-6) allowed one run on three hits over six i...
Orioles closer Felix Bautista could miss 2026 after latest surgery
Baltimore Orioles All-Star closer Felix Bautista might not pitch in a game for a full year following shoulder surgery. ,Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed labrum and rotator cuff repair in Los Angeles on Tuesday, the Orioles said, confirming the latest medical setback for the 30-year-old. ,Bautista hasn'...
Tigers score early, go on to sweep series from Astros
Dillon Dingler had an RBI triple during a six-run first and the host Detroit Tigers completed a three-game sweep of the Houston Astros with a 7-2 victory on Wednesday afternoon.,Dingler also doubled while scoring two runs for the American League Central Division leaders. Javier Baez contributed two ...
Johan Oviedo, Tommy Pham propel Pirates past Jays
Johan Oviedo struck out six batters over five innings and combined with three relievers on a three-hitter, leading the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon.,Oviedo (1-0) picked up his first win since Sept. 21, 2023 while making his second start o...
Astros OF Taylor Trammell carted off field vs. Tigers
Houston Astros center fielder Taylor Trammell was carted off the field after crashing into the wall during the first inning of Wednesday's game against the host Detroit Tigers.,Trammell was chasing down a fly ball off the bat of Tigers designated hitter Dillon Dingler before hitting the wall at Come...
Reports: Pirates to promote Bubba Chandler, MLB's top pitching prospect
Pirates right-hander Bubba Chandler, MLB's top pitching prospect in the minors, is expected to be called up to debut for Pittsburgh on Friday, multiple outlets reported on Wednesday. ,Chandler, the top prospect in the organization and No. 4 overall in MLB Pipeline rankings, will primarily pitch out ...
JP Sears faces Giants as Padres get a second look at left-hander
JP Sears gets a second chance to make a good impression on the San Diego Padres.,Acquired from the Athletics on July 31 as part of the six-player blockbuster trade that involved closer Mason Miller and former San Diego top prospect Leo De Vries, Sears will start for the Padres Wednesday night when t...
Reds bid to continue dominance of Angels in series finale
Nipping at the heels of moving into the final wild-card spot in the National League, the Cincinnati Reds will go for a three-game series sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night in Anaheim, Calif.,Right-hander Nick Martinez (10-9, 4.73 ERA), who is 3-3 with a 3.02 ERA in 13 appearances (ei...
Willi Castro, Cubs look to take long series against Brewers
After making up two games of ground in a day against their National League Central rivals, the Chicago Cubs will look to take the five-game series against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night.,Chicago beat Milwaukee 6-4 and then 4-1 to sweep a day-night doubleheader on Tuesday but still...
Shea Langeliers, A's aim to continue torrid run vs. Twins
Shea Langeliers offered a simple explanation for his recent hot streak.,It's not an adjustment to his swing or his batting stance. Instead, it's all about his outlook.,"Honestly, nothing mechanical," Langeliers told the Athletics radio broadcast on KSTE-AM. "I've just been a little extra focused on ...
Rockies to get double dose of Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani
The Los Angeles Dodgers have made it clear they will not overextend two-way star Shohei Ohtani on the mound in his comeback from elbow surgery.,Instead, they are slowly stretching his starts, from an inning in his season debut on June 16 to 4 1/3 innings on Aug. 13. Against the Colorado Rockies in D...
Behind Noah Cameron, Royals aim for 6th straight win in clash vs. Rangers
Considering how well Kansas City rookie Noah Cameron has pitched at home, he might be the last person the Texas Rangers, and their struggling offense, want to face. ,After taking the first two of this four-game set, the host Royals, victorious in five straight games overall, will look to win their f...
Mets visit Nationals, seek to extend modest win streak
The New York Mets have reignited their offense, and in doing so they have three consecutive wins.,The Mets will look to continue to flex their muscles on Wednesday night when they vie to win their three-game series against the host Washington Nationals. ,Every game is key for the Mets, who have only...
Yankees aim to ride home-run barrage into rematch vs. Rays
The New York Yankees will look to complete a sweep of their five-game road trip Wednesday night when they visit the Tampa Bay Rays in the finale of their two-game series.,Even a weather delay of almost two hours was not enough to slow the Yankees, who matched a team record with nine homes in Tuesday...
White Sox, Braves to conclude wild series
It hasn't always been pretty, but this week's series between the visiting Chicago White Sox and Atlanta Braves has proved to be entertaining.,The teams will meet again Wednesday night in the rubber match of a three-game series after Atlanta rallied from a six-run deficit to win 11-10 on Tuesday.,Mic...