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Orioles 3B Jordan Westburg (hip) exits vs. Yankees
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg exited Tuesday's game against the host New York Yankees due to left hip discomfort.,In the first inning, Westburg fielded a ground ball by Giancarlo Stanton in the basepath between second and third base. New York's Juan Soto was called for interference...
Astros place RHP Justin Verlander (neck) on injured list
The Houston Astros placed right-hander Justin Verlander on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to neck discomfort.,The three-time Cy Young Award winner was scratched from Saturday's scheduled start against the Detroit Tigers.,Verlander, 41, has not pitched since June 9 when he allowed four runs in a...
MLB settles on automated ball-strike challenges in Triple-A
The automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system will be used in all Triple-A games effective June 25, Major League Baseball said on Tuesday in a memo.,The move comes after Triple-A has recently used two variations of the ABS system.,The full ABS system, which communicates every ball-strike call to ...
Yankees call up 1B prospect Ben Rice as 3 players go on IL
The Yankees called up first base prospect Ben Rice to replace Anthony Rizzo, one of three players New York added to the injured list on Tuesday.,Ranked as the No. 12 prospect in the Yankees' system by MLB Pipeline, Rice was a 12th-round draft pick in 2021 and could make his major league debut Tuesda...
Blue Jays place SS Bo Bichette (calf) on injured list
The Toronto Blue Jays placed shortstop Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right calf strain.,The two-time All-Star has not played since Friday's 3-1 loss to the visiting Cleveland Guardians.,Bichette, 26, is batting a career-worst .237 with four home runs and 28 RBIs in 66 games t...
Reports: Yankees call up 1B prospect Ben Rice
The New York Yankees called up first baseman Ben Rice on Tuesday to replace the injured Anthony Rizzo, multiple outlets reported.,Ranked as the No. 12 prospect in the Yankees' system by MLB Pipeline, Rice was a 12th-round draft pick in 2021 and has yet to make his major league debut.,Rice, 25, is hi...
Mariners reinstate INF Ty France from injured list
The Seattle Mariners reinstated infielder Ty France from the 10-day injured list and designated catcher Seby Zavala for assignment on Tuesday.,France, 29, sustained a right heel fracture when he was hit by a pitch June 7 against the Kansas City Royals, setting a record for the most HBPs in Mariners ...
Mookie Betts' injury swings NL MVP futures
Mookie Betts' fractured left hand did more than rob the Los Angeles Dodgers of their star shortstop for an undetermined amount of time, it had a massive impact on the National League Most Valuable Player race as well.,Betts, 31, had been among the favorites at sportsbooks ahead of the injury. In add...
Catchers in spotlight as Angels square off with Brewers
Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe knows that calling a good game for his pitcher is his top priority. However, the 24-year-old New York native arguably has been the Angels' best hitter in 2024.,O'Hoppe, who has played in 61 of the Angels' 72 games this season, is expected behind the plate whe...
Rockies shoot for rare success against Dodgers
Nothing seems to bother the Los Angeles Dodgers when they play against the Colorado Rockies.,Los Angeles has won 14 of its past 18 matchups with Colorado, including a 9-5 victory in Denver on Monday. The Dodgers will try to extend that trend when they face the Rockies in the second contest of a four...
Mets look to extend hot streak against Rangers
The New York Mets are hotter than lava during an explosive six-game stretch in which their offense has produced three double-digit scoring outputs and the team's first 20-hit effort since 2019.,The Mets will look for another productive night on Tuesday and attempt to stretch their winning streak to ...
Cubs' Justin Steele, facing Giants, shoots to stop winless streak
It would be difficult to find a major league pitcher more deserving of a victory this season than Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele.,Steele is scheduled to make his 10th start of the year for the Cubs on Tuesday night against the visiting San Francisco Giants, and the 28-year-old still is looki...
With power stroke returning, Braves face Tigers again
The Atlanta Braves will try to expand on their recent power surge when they host the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday in the second contest of a three-game series.,The Braves have hit 10 homers over the last four games. Ozzie Albies struck the game-winning solo home run in the eighth inning of Atlanta's 2-...
Pirates aim for back-to-back wins over Reds
David Bednar has returned to form for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who aim to make it two straight wins over the visiting Cincinnati Reds when the teams meet on Tuesday.,Bednar earned his 15th save when he retired the Reds in order in the ninth inning of a 4-1 victory on Monday. The two-time All-Star has...
Phillies shoot for offensive encore against Padres
The Philadelphia Phillies clearly weren't affected by a sub-.500 road trip.,After dropping two of three apiece to the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles, the Phillies returned home and blasted the San Diego Padres 9-2 with an 18-hit attack on Monday.,The Phillies will look for another home vic...
After taking opener in Toronto, Red Sox turn to Tanner Houck
The visiting Boston Red Sox got a boost from their Canadians in the series opener. Now they will aim for a series victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.,Nick Pivetta, a native of Victoria, British Columbia, pitched seven effective innings and Tyler O'Neill of Burnaby, British Columbia,...
Cards look to continue surge, clinch series in Miami
The St. Louis Cardinals, winners of five of their past six games, will go for a third straight series victory on Tuesday night when they oppose the host Miami Marlins.,St. Louis blew three leads on Monday but eventually beat the Marlins 7-6 in 12 innings.,Despite the loss, Marlins manager Skip Schum...
MLB roundup: Pirates' Paul Skenes stars again in win over Reds
Rookie Paul Skenes was at it again for the Pittsburgh Pirates, tossing six strong innings in a 4-1 win over the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Monday to open a three-game series.,Skenes (4-0) allowed one run on six hits with one walk and seven strikeouts. Aroldis Chapman and Colin Holderman each pitche...
Surprise starter Zach Plesac boosts Angels past Brewers
Zach Plesac threw six effective innings in a spot start to help lift the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers Monday night in Anaheim, Calif.,The Angels had to scramble just hours before the game after scratching scheduled starting pitcher Jose Soriano because of abdominal ...
Freddie Freeman walks 5 times as Dodgers down Rockies
Shohei Ohtani had three hits and scored twice, Freddie Freeman walked five times, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 9-5 in Denver on Monday night.,Freeman, who also singled, walked in his first four at-bats and drew an intentional pass in the eighth inning, tying a franchise reco...