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Cardinals C Willson Contreras to IL with forearm fracture
The St. Louis Cardinals placed catcher Willson Contreras on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a fractured left forearm.,The team recalled backstop Pedro Pages from Triple-A Memphis to replace Contreras, who was struck by the bat of New York Mets designated hitter J.D. Martinez on Tuesday night....
White Sox trade OF Robbie Grossman to Rangers
The Texas Rangers acquired outfielder Robbie Grossman from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday morning in exchange for minor league right-hander Anthony Hoopii-Tuionetoa.,Grossman, 34, was part of Texas' World Series-winning team last season before signing with the White Sox as a free agent in March....
Rays RHP Ryan Pepiot (leg) likely headed to IL
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Ryan Pepiot will miss some time after taking a line drive off his left leg in Sunday's start against the New York Mets.,Rays manager Kevin Cash told reporters Tuesday that Pepiot is "likely" going on the 15-day injured list.,Pepiot, 26, left Sunday's 7-6, 10-inning win in...
Giants turn to Jordan Hicks in rematch vs. Rockies
The San Francisco Giants were scuffling coming into Colorado, but they hope they are starting to turn things around, beginning with a 5-0 win over the Rockies in the opener of a three-game series on Tuesday night.,The Giants will try for a second straight victory when the teams reconvene in Denver o...
Mariners look to George Kirby to power another win over Twins
Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby lasted 88 pitches before walking off the mound with his pitching coach and his manager last Friday. ,Five days later, Kirby's sore right knee appears to be feeling better. He will try to turn in a more complete performance when he faces the Minnesota Twins ...
Rays bid for second straight sweep in finale vs. White Sox
At the rate they are performing, the Tampa Bay Rays might not wear their white uniforms at home anytime soon in St. Petersburg, Fla.,After winning for the fifth straight time in their dark blue City Connect outfits, all on their nine-game homestand, the Rays likely will wear them again on Wednesday ...
Juan Soto, Yankees look to keep hits coming against falling Astros
New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto produced his fourth three-hit game this season on Tuesday, but after carrying the club offensively in the opening weeks, Soto has of late received ample help.,The Yankees routed the visiting Houston Astros 10-3 in the opener of a three-game series that contin...
Nationals, over .500, aim to sweep 2-game set with Orioles
The Washington Nationals enter their game against the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday evening in unfamiliar territory.,After taking the opener of their two-game series 3-0 on Tuesday night, the Nationals (18-17) are above .500 for the first time since a victory on July 1, 2021.,The Nationals...
Corbin Carroll, D-backs look to pick up steam vs. Reds
After a rough start to the season, Corbin Carroll is hoping a breakout performance will get him back on track as the Arizona Diamondbacks visit the reeling Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday evening in the second contest of a three-game series. ,The reigning National League Rookie of the Year entered Tue...
Ryan Weathers, Marlins hope to slow Dodgers' roll
It will be back to where it all began for the Miami Marlins' Ryan Weathers as the left-hander takes the mound against the host Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday afternoon.,Weathers had never pitched in a regular-season game when he made his debut for the San Diego Padres in a 2020 National League Div...
Cody Bellinger, Cubs chase series win over Padres
A stint on the injured list did little to cool down the hot bat of Cody Bellinger.,Fresh off a three-hit performance, Bellinger will look to continue his good fortune at the plate Wednesday afternoon when his Chicago Cubs and the visiting San Diego Padres play the rubber match of a three-game series...
Willy Adames, Brewers aim for encore against Royals
The slumping Milwaukee Brewers needed a boost, and they got one from Willy Adames on Tuesday.,The shortstop blasted a three-run, ninth-inning homer to lift Milwaukee past the host Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Tuesday. The teams will play the rubber match of the three-game series Wednesday afternoon. ,B...
Cardinals, minus Willson Contreras, hope to slow Mets
A bad start to the season got worse for the St. Louis Cardinals when they lost catcher Willson Contreras to a broken left forearm during their 7-5 loss to the New York Mets on Tuesday.,The Cardinals will try to regroup Wednesday afternoon when they finish their three-game home series with the Mets.,...
Tigers aim to build on offensive outburst vs. Guardians
The Detroit Tigers are coming off a needed offensive breakout that evened their three-game series with the Cleveland Guardians.,Now, they hope to build on that strong offensive performance and finally give Reese Olson some deserved run support on Wednesday in the series finale at Cleveland.,The Tige...
Kevin Pillar, Angels go for series win vs. Pirates
After their new outfielder helped them snap out of an offensive funk, the Los Angeles Angels will look to secure their second series win this season when they meet the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday in the rubber match of a three-game set.,Kevin Pillar hit two home runs and tallied a career-hi...
Phillies, facing Blue Jays, eye another home sweep
The Philadelphia Phillies are tough to beat these days.,Especially at home.,The Phillies will look for their 12th consecutive home victory and their eighth straight overall when they face the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a two-game series.,Philadelphia stayed red hot wit...
Call-ups set to meet in Rangers-A's DH nightcap
The Oakland Athletics get an opportunity to rebound from their losses the previous two days when they host the Texas Rangers for a doubleheader Wednesday afternoon to close out a four-game series.,The defending World Series champion Rangers have taken different paths in winning the first two games o...
Call-ups set to meet in Rangers-A's DH nightcap
The Oakland Athletics get an opportunity to rebound from their losses the previous two days when they host the Texas Rangers for a doubleheader Wednesday afternoon to close out a four-game series.,The defending World Series champion Rangers have taken different paths in winning the first two games o...
MLB roundup: Cubs top Padres on Michael Busch's walk-off HR
Michael Busch homered to lead off the ninth inning, lifting the host Chicago Cubs to a walk-off, 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday.,Busch deposited a first-pitch fastball from Enyel De Los Santos (1-2) over the wall in right-center field. The homer was Busch's seventh of the season an...
Dodgers use Max Muncy's grand slam to club Marlins
Max Muncy hit a grand slam in the first inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to six games with an 8-2 victory over the visiting Miami Marlins on Tuesday.,Gavin Lux also hit a home run while right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto (4-1) gave up two runs on five hits over a career-...