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Chris Sale dominates Mariners as Braves snap modest losing streak
Austin Riley hit a two-run triple and Chris Sale allowed one run over five innings as the Atlanta Braves salvaged the finale of a three-game interleague series in Seattle, defeating the host Mariners 5-2 on Wednesday afternoon....

Royals topple Blue Jays behind Seth Lugo’s gem
Michael Massey hit a three-run homer, right-hander Seth Lugo allowed two hits over seven innings, and the visiting Kansas City Royals defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 Wednesday afternoon.,Danny Jansen hit a solo home run for the Blue Jays in the rubber match of the three-game series. The Royals al...

Angels place 3B Miguel Sano (knee) on 10-day injured list
The Los Angeles Angels placed third baseman Miguel Sano on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday because of left knee inflammation.,In corresponding moves, the Angels selected the contract of outfielder Willie Calhoun from Triple-A Salt Lake, and designated rookie right-hander Zac Krisotfak for assig...

Angels place 3B Miguel Sano (knee) on 10-day injured list
The Los Angeles Angels placed third baseman Miguel Sano on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday because of left knee inflammation....

Royals topple Blue Jays behind Seth Lugo’s gem
Michael Massey hit a three-run homer, right-hander Seth Lugo allowed two hits over seven innings, and the visiting Kansas City Royals defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 Wednesday afternoon....

Twins rally past White Sox again for 10th straight win
Jose Miranda and Willi Castro had three hits apiece and Alex Kirilloff homered as the Minnesota Twins defeated the host Chicago White Sox 10-5 on Wednesday afternoon, extending their winning streak to 10 games.,Minnesota has earned seven victories against the White Sox in its current tear. The lates...

Twins rally past White Sox again for 10th straight win
Jose Miranda and Willi Castro had three hits apiece and Alex Kirilloff homered as the Minnesota Twins defeated the host Chicago White Sox 10-5 on Wednesday afternoon, extending their winning streak to 10 games....

Willy Adames smacks two HRs as Brewers beat Rays
Milwaukee's Willy Adames belted two home runs and drove in four runs and Colin Rea pitched six shutout innings as the Brewers defeated visiting Tampa Bay, 7-1, in the final meeting of a three-game series on Wednesday afternoon.,Adames, who also homered in Tuesday's win, stayed hot at the plate with ...

Willy Adames smacks two HRs as Brewers beat Rays
Milwaukee's Willy Adames belted two home runs and drove in four runs and Colin Rea pitched six shutout innings as the Brewers defeated visiting Tampa Bay, 7-1, in the final meeting of a three-game series on Wednesday afternoon....

Matt Vierling powers Tigers past Cardinals, 4-1
Matt Vierling drove in three runs, including a two-run home run, and the host Detroit Tigers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on Wednesday afternoon.,Vierling, a St. Louis native, also scored twice for the Tigers, who took two of three games in the series. Detroit has won its last four series.,C...

Matt Vierling powers Tigers past Cardinals, 4-1
Matt Vierling drove in three runs, including a two-run home run, and the host Detroit Tigers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on Wednesday afternoon....

MLB suspends Brewers' Abner Uribe, Freddy Peralta, Rays' Jose Siri
Milwaukee Brewers pitchers Abner Uribe and Freddy Peralta were suspended six and five games, respectively, for their roles in Tuesday's benches-clearing incident against Tampa Bay, Major League Baseball announced.,MLB also announced Wednesday that Rays outfielder Jose Siri was handed a three-game su...

MLB suspends Brewers' Abner Uribe, Freddy Peralta, Rays' Jose Siri
Milwaukee Brewers pitchers Abner Uribe and Freddy Peralta were suspended six and five games, respectively, for their roles in Tuesday's benches-clearing incident against Tampa Bay, Major League Baseball announced....

Red Sox acquire INF Zack Short from Mets
The Boston Red Sox acquired infielder Zack Short from the New York Mets on Wednesday for cash considerations.,Short, 28, was designated for assignment by the Mets last Friday with the season debut of J.D. Martinez.,He is 1-for-9 with two runs and four strikeouts in 10 games this season. ,Short is a ...

Red Sox acquire INF Zack Short from Mets
The Boston Red Sox acquired infielder Zack Short from the New York Mets on Wednesday for cash considerations....

Dodgers look to bounce back from sting of loss to D-backs
While it would be far from revenge, the Los Angeles Dodgers still can earn a series victory when they face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night in Phoenix. ,The buzz during the second contest of the three-game series Tuesday came from a colony of thousands of bees that formed on the backstop ...

Dodgers look to bounce back from sting of loss to D-backs
While it would be far from revenge, the Los Angeles Dodgers still can earn a series victory when they face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night in Phoenix....

New-look Astros seek back-to-back wins vs. Guardians
Hours after the Astros made the shocking move of optioning veteran first baseman Jose Abreu to allow him to work on his swing at its Florida spring training facility, his replacements played a role in Houston's 10-9, 10-inning victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.,The Astros claimed the o...

Cubs visit Mets with LHP Shota Imanaga aiming for 5-0 start
After failing to provide much help to their starter on Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs turn to a pitcher who has managed to all but win games by himself in his debut season.,Shota Imanaga will attempt to remain perfect as a major leaguer when he takes the mound for the Cubs against the host New York Mets ...

New-look Astros seek back-to-back wins vs. Guardians
Hours after the Astros made the shocking move of optioning veteran first baseman Jose Abreu to allow him to work on his swing at its Florida spring training facility, his replacements played a role in Houston's 10-9, 10-inning victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday....