Mariners claim C Jacob Nottingham for second time
<p>SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners claimed catcher Jacob Nottingham off waivers from Milwaukee for a second time this season as part of a series...
Twins’ Duffey, Baldelli suspended for throwing at Mercedes
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Minnesota Twins reliever Tyler Duffey was suspended for three games and manager Rocco Baldelli received a one-game ban Thursday for intentionally...
Acuña’s homer off Barnes in 9th lifts Braves over Mets, 5-4
<p>ATLANTA — Ronald Acuña Jr. homered on the first pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the New...
LEADING OFF: Nats player tests positive; Davis out for year
A look at what’s happening around the majors Thursday:
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Cubs place OF Heyward on IL with left hamstring strain
<p>CHICAGO — The Cubs placed outfielder Jason Heyward on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a left hamstring strain.</p>
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Gurriel drives in four runs as Astros thump Athletics 8-1
OAKLAND, Calif. — José Altuve homered on the first pitch of the game, Yuli Gurriel drove in four runs to back Zack Greinke, and...
Gosselin hits Angels past Twins 7-1 in doubleheader opener
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Phil Gosselin homered and hit a three-run double in the first two innings, and Alex Cobb pitched five strong innings in...
Verdugo, Martinez power 5-run 1st, Red Sox top Blue Jays 7-3
<p>DUNEDIN, Fla. — Alex Verdugo and J.D. Martinez hit back-to-back homers during a five-run first inning, Garrett Richards won his fourth straight decision and...
Yankees RHP Kluber has no-hitter through 6 vs. Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas — New York Yankees right-hander Corey Kluber has not allowed a hit through six innings against the Texas Rangers, the team he...
Rays push winning streak to 7, beat O’s 10-1 for sweep
<p>BALTIMORE — Joey Wendle homered twice, Rich Hill combined with his bullpen on a two-hitter and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles...