MLB will have minor league experiment with moving back mound
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball wants to see if moving back the pitcher's mound will increase offense.
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White Sox place RHP Cease on IL, recall RHP Burdi
<p>CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox placed right-hander Dylan Cease on the injured list Wednesday in a precautionary move after he exhibited some symptoms...
5 Astros land on injured list because of COVID-19 protocols
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros have placed second baseman Jose Altuve, third baseman Alex Bregman, designated hitter Yordan Álvarez, catcher Martín Maldonado and infielder...
Ryu sharp into 7th, Semien homers as Blue Jays top Yanks 7-3
<p>DUNEDIN, Fla. — Hyun Jin Ryu cruised into the seventh inning, Marcus Semien and Rowdy Tellez homered, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the...
Solak, Culberson drive in 3 each, Rangers top Rays 8-3
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Nick Solak and Charlie Culberson drove in three runs apiece, Kyle Gibson pitched seven strong innings and the Texas Rangers...
Twins SS Andrelton Simmons out after positive COVID-19 test
<p>MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons tested positive for COVID-19 and was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday before the doubleheader against...
Blue Jays closer Merryweather put on IL with oblique strain
DUNEDIN, Fla. — Toronto Blue Jays closer Julian Merryweather has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique.
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Cueto sharp until lat tightness in 6th, Giants blank Reds
<p>SAN FRANCISCO — Johnny Cueto pitched neatly into the sixth inning before exiting with a tight lat muscle, and the San Francisco Giants finished...
Mariners-Orioles rained out; doubleheader set for Thursday
BALTIMORE — Wednesday night’s game between the Baltimore Orioles and Seattle Mariners was postponed because of rain, the teams' second rainout in three days.
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Pirates chase Snell in 1st inning, beat Padres 8-4
<p>PITTSBURGH — Jacob Stallings had three hits and three RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates chased Blake Snell in the first inning of an 8-4...