Arenado, Edman lead Cardinals to 5-2 win over Pirates
ST. LOUIS — Nolan Arenado hit a two-run homer, his fourth in four games, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2...
Braves acquire C Kevan Smith from Rays, DFA C Jeff Mathis
<p>ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves acquired catcher Kevan Smith from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash on Wednesday and designated catcher Jeff Mathis for...
Twins’ Duffey ejected after throwing at YermÃn Mercedes
<p>MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Twins reliever Tyler Duffey was ejected Tuesday night after throwing behind Chicago White Sox designated hitter YermÃn Mercedes.</p>
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Gavin Lux hits 1st grand slam, Dodgers top Arizona 9-1
LOS ANGELES — Gavin Lux hit his first career grand slam and Julio UrÃas pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning of the Los...
Sanó homers three times, Twins rally to beat White Sox 5-4
<p>MINNEAPOLIS — Miguel Sanó homered three times, Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending RBI single and the Minnesota Twins beat YermÃn Mercedes and the Chicago...
With hits now scarce, no-hitters on the rise
Sometimes, the simplest explanation is the valid one: The number of hits per game in the major leagues has plummeted, so no-hitters are on...
Phillies rally with 7 runs in 8th inning to beat Marlins 8-3
PHILADELPHIA — Pinch-hitter Ronald Torreyes delivered a tiebreaking, two-run double in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Miami Marlins...
Giolito gives Sox 8-inning, 2-hit outing to beat Twins 2-1
<p>MINNEAPOLIS — Lucas Giolito gave up two hits over eight innings with a season-high 11 strikeouts, guiding the Chicago White Sox to a 2-1...
LEADING OFF: Trout sidelined, Kluber faces Rangers
<p>A look at what’s happening around the majors on Wednesday:</p>
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Laureano hits 2 HRs, then winning sac fly as A’s beat Astros
OAKLAND, Calif. — Ramón Laureano hit two home runs, then lofted a game-ending sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to send the Oakland Athletics...