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Jose Ramirez backs Joey Cantillo's gem as Guardians blank Royals
Joey Cantillo and Cade Smith combined on a five-hit shutout and Jose Ramirez homered among his three hits as the Cleveland Guardians beat the visiting Kansas City Royals 2-0 on Tuesday.,Cantillo (5-3) was replaced by Smith after allowing a leadoff single to Kyle Isbel to begin the ninth inning.,Afte...
Astros RHP Luis Garcia (arm) leaves start in second inning
Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Luis Garcia left with an injury with two outs and one runner on base in the second inning of Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays.,Immediately upon throwing a pitch to Ernie Clement, Garcia motioned toward his arm while looking at the Houston dugout and im...
Cardinals C Willson Contreras returns from suspension
After serving his four-game suspension for throwing his bat during an argument with umpires, catcher Willson Conteras was activated on Tuesday by the St. Louis Cardinals.,Initially suspended for six games, Contreras appealed his discipline and had the suspension reduced by two games. St. Louis went ...
1B Rhys Hoskins (thumb) returns to first-place Brewers
Out since July 5 with a UCL left thumb sprain, Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins was activated in a flurry of roster moves on Tuesday.,The Brewers also optioned right-hander Carlos Rodriguez and second baseman Anthony Seigler to Triple-A Nashville and recalled right-hander Chad Patrick fr...
Royals' Bobby Witt Jr., Jonathan India back; Michael Wacha on IL
All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and second baseman Jonathan India returned to the Kansas City Royals' lineup on Tuesday, but right-hander Michael Wacha landed on the seven-day injured list with a concussion.,Witt, 25, missed the last three games for Kansas City (73-71) with back spasms but is back...
Cubs put OF Kyle Tucker (calf strain) on injured list
Out of the Chicago Cubs' lineup since Sept. 2, All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker landed on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain on Tuesday.,Tucker, 28, is eligible to return on Sept. 16 since the move was retroactive to Saturday. In a corresponding roster move, catcher Moises Ballesteros wa...
Blue Jays place star SS Bo Bichette on injured list
The Toronto Blue Jays placed Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, leaving the team without its star shortstop as it attempts to stay atop the American League East.,Bichette has a left knee sprain, and the IL move is retroactive to Sunday, the team announced. ,Bichette, 27, is batting .311...
Report: Mets' Frankie Montas to have Tommy John surgery
As feared, Mets right-hander Frankie Montas will have Tommy John surgery on Tuesday and likely will miss the entire 2026 season, the New York Post reported.,Montas, 32, began his first season with the Mets on the 60-day injured list with a right lat strain and ended the campaign on the 60-day IL wit...
Report: Red Sox scratch Dustin May, call up Connelly Early
Boston Red Sox prospect Connelly Early will make his major league debut on Tuesday, replacing injured list-bound Dustin May as the starting pitcher against the host Athletics in West Sacramento, Calif., the Boston Herald reported.,Early, 23, was a fifth-round draft pick by Boston in 2023 out of Virg...
Shohei Ohtani Saving His Best Baseball for October's MLB Playoffs
After a record-setting 50/50 season, Shohei Ohtani’s numbers have dipped slightly... but his pitching role may define the Los Angeles Dodgers’ playoff run....
Trevor Story, Red Sox look to flex muscles against A's
It's typically a winning day at the ballpark for the Boston Red Sox if Trevor Story hits a homer.,Story went deep in the series opener and will look to flirt again with the fences on Tuesday when the Red Sox face the Athletics in the middle contest of a three-game series in West Sacramento, Calif.,S...
Dodgers relying on starting pitchers against Rockies
Intent on expanding their one-game lead in the National League West, the Los Angeles Dodgers are confident their starting staff and a cluster of returning players can help lead the charge down the stretch. ,The Dodgers could get late-inning left-hander Alex Vesia (oblique) back from a short stint on...
Former D-backs star pitchers to face off in Arizona-Giants game
Two of the top 10 winners in the history of the Diamondbacks will meet head-to-head for the first time when Zac Gallen and Robbie Ray duel in the continuation of a three-game series between Arizona and the host San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.,The Giants (73-71) used a season-best five home ru...
D-backs' Zac Gallen looks to keep Giants' bats at bay in rematch
Two of the top 10 winners in the history of the Diamondbacks will meet head-to-head for the first time when Zac Gallen and Robbie Ray duel in the continuation of a three-game series between Arizona and the host San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.,The Giants (73-71) used a season-best five home ru...
Cardinals closer Riley O'Brien returns home to face Mariners
Riley O'Brien realized a dream in 2022 when he made one appearance for his hometown Seattle Mariners.,He returned to the city this week as a major league closer.,O'Brien didn't get a chance to pitch Monday as his St. Louis Cardinals lost 4-2 to Seattle, but he might get an opportunity Tuesday night ...
Padres' Michael King set for latest return vs. Reds
Michael King acknowledged he rushed his comeback last month from a nerve issue that caused problems with his pitching shoulder, leading to knee inflammation that landed him on the injured list for another month.,The San Diego Padres right-hander didn't hurry his latest rehab, which he hopes will cli...
Twins' Zebby Matthews carries strong form into start vs. Angels
The Minnesota Twins never quite recovered from a poor start to the season, but manager Rocco Baldelli is still paying close attention to how they finish.,That begins with young starting pitchers such as right-hander Zebby Matthews, whom Baldelli hopes will continue making strides when he takes the m...
Nationals hope offensive outburst continues vs. Marlins
A day after matching their best offensive performance of the season, the visiting Washington Nationals hope their late-season momentum carries into a series win against the reeling Miami Marlins on Tuesday.,Washington (59-84) tied its season highs for runs and hits (19) on Monday, bludgeoning the Ma...
Sean Manaea, Mets pursue bounce-back effort against Phillies
The New York Mets are rapidly running out of chances to gain ground on the Philadelphia Phillies.,The Mets are desperate for a win Tuesday when they square off against the host Phillies in the second game of a four-game series.,Philadelphia (84-60) sits in first place in the National League East and...
Surging Rangers go for series win vs. Brewers
The Texas Rangers will look to continue their unlikely ascent in the American League playoff race as they pursue a series win over the major leagues' top team, the Milwaukee Brewers.,The clubs will square off on Tuesday in the middle contest of a three-game interleague series in Arlington, Texas.,Te...