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Astros place key LHP Steven Okert (hamstring) on IL
The Houston Astros' bullpen took a hit Friday when standout left-hander Steven Okert was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right hamstring strain.,The move is retroactive to Sept. 1.,Okert last pitched for Houston on Aug. 31, when he allowed one hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning ag...
Cardinals RHP Hunter Dobbins to miss a year after elbow surgery
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Hunter Dobbins underwent right elbow surgery this week and will be out for 12 months, while putting his 2027 season in jeopardy.,Dobbins, who turned 27 on Sunday, last pitched Aug. 21 when he gave up three runs on five hits and three walks over four innings of a no-d...
Justin Verlander hopes Tigers' celebration includes mound appearance
Justin Verlander hopes to end his stellar career on the mound when the Detroit Tigers hold a two-day celebration of his career over the final weekend of the regular season.,Verlander, 43, is battling left hip and left hamstring injuries and has made just one appearance for Detroit during his farewel...
Reports: Pirates activate rookie SS Konnor Griffin
The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin from the 60-day injured list Friday, while veteran catcher Christian Bethancourt was designated for assignment, multiple outlets reported.,The Pirates also reportedly recalled right-hander Isaac Mattson, while left-hander Brandon Eise...
White Sox reinstate C Kyle Teel from injured list
The Chicago White Sox reinstated catcher Kyle Teel from the 10-day injured list on Friday ahead of their three-game home series against the Minnesota Twins.,In a corresponding move, the White Sox optioned catcher Drew Romo to Triple-A Charlotte but he will remain with the team on the taxi squad, per...
Cardinals pushing for wild card; Rockies trying to avoid 100-loss mark
The St. Louis Cardinals have reached the postseason 16 times since 2000 but have made no appearances in the past three seasons.,This season, however, the Cardinals are fighting for the final National League wild-card spot with three weeks left in the regular season.,St. Louis (70-71) is four games b...
Mariners strive to capitalize on opportunities against A's
For the Seattle Mariners, it was another lost opportunity in a 50th anniversary season full of them.,The defending American League West champions, who fell one game shy of reaching their first World Series last fall, opened what was supposed to be a season-defining stretch with a 7-4 defeat to the l...
With Shohei Ohtani in question, Dodgers set sights on Nats
The Los Angeles Dodgers could be without designated hitter Shohei Ohtani for a second consecutive game as they open a three-game home series against the Washington Nationals on Friday.,Ohtani was given the day off in Thursday's 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals with continued right biceps and...
Blue Jays bid to make up for recent performance vs. Royals
For the Toronto Blue Jays to have a chance at moving into an American League wild-card spot this weekend, they'll likely need to play better vs. the Kansas City Royals than they did against the team last week. ,The Blue Jays (70-71) will aim for their third straight victory on Friday night when they...
Fighting for postseason, Astros clash with Diamondbacks
The Houston Astros find themselves contending for a first-round bye in the playoffs despite being just three games over .500.,Winners of six of their last eight games, the Astros (72-69) will aim to continue their ascent on Friday when they open a three-game series against the visiting Arizona Diamo...
Rangers eager to continue ascent in rematch vs. Rays
The Texas Rangers will have a rested bullpen and some growing confidence when they play the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night in the second contest of a four-game series in Arlington, Texas.,The Rangers (70-71) won the series opener 6-0 on Thursday behind seven shutout innings from right-hander Cal Qua...
Erick Fedde, Zebby Matthews look to stay hot as White Sox host Twins
The Chicago White Sox will play their first meaningful September home game in four seasons on Friday night as they continue their push for their first American League Central title since 2021.,Chicago (73-67) holds a three-game lead atop the American League Central with 22 games to go. They will try...
Marlins look to make up ground at home, face Cubs in opener
The Miami Marlins will begin a critical nine-game homestand on Friday with the opener of a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs.,On Thursday, the Marlins (71-70) missed out on a chance for a three-game sweep in Kansas City with a 7-3 setback to the Royals. The Marlins reside three games behind...
Disappointing teams Mets, Giants playing out season with eye toward '27
The New York Mets and San Francisco Giants have been two of the most disappointing teams in baseball this season.,And as Labor Day weekend begins, the Mets appear to be ahead of the Giants in the race to return to contention next season.,New York on Friday night will look to build off an encouraging...
The Braves Need Ronald Acuna Jr. to Find His MVP Form Before October
Ronald Acuna Jr. has struggled to find his MVP form after multiple injuries, but his recent surge could come at the perfect time for Atlanta's playoff run....
Adley Rutschman, Red Sox aim for encore in rematch vs. Orioles
Boston's Adley Rutschman will look for more good moments against his former team when the Red Sox play the second contest of a four-game series against the host Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.,Rutschman was the center of attention Thursday night in his first game against the Orioles, who picked h...
Pirates' Konnor Griffin in line to make return vs. Angels
The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to make another push for the postseason beginning Friday night when they host the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a three-game series.,The Pirates (69-72) are five games behind the Arizona Diamondbacks in the race for the final National League wild-card spot.,Pitt...
Brewers, with 'unbelievable' Trevor Megill, open series vs. Reds
Some relievers might hit the figurative wall late in the season, but Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Megill appears to be sharper than ever.,Megill has not allowed an earned run in his last 14 appearances for Milwaukee, which will open a three-game series against the host Cincinnati Reds on Friday e...
Tigers intend to keep fighting in doubleheader vs. Guardians
This weekend will mark the Detroit Tigers' biggest test yet. If they are to extend their streak of postseason appearances to three, they need to fare well in their four-game series at the Cleveland Guardians.,The set will begin with a split doubleheader on Friday.,Tigers right-hander Keider Montero ...
MLB roundup: Dodgers sink Cards on Teoscar Hernandez's walk-off double
Teoscar Hernandez delivered a game-ending two-run double in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers found some offense just in time to pull out a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.,Without Shohei Ohtani, who received the day off following a four-strikeout game Wednesday while...