Professional Baseball

Naylor’s homer in 8th gives Indians 6-5 victory over Angels

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ANAHEIM, Calif. — Josh Naylor hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning and the Cleveland Indians snapped a four-game losing streak Tuesday night...

DeSclafani sharp in return to Cincy, Giants beat Reds 4-2

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<p>CINCINNATI &mdash; Anthony DeSclafani gave up one run over seven good innings, Alex Dickerson hit a three-run homer and the San Francisco Giants beat...

Walker added to Mets’ lengthy IL list, Maybin joins OF mix

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ATLANTA — The New York Mets added right hander Taijuan Walker to their lengthy injured list on Wednesday after he lasted only three innings...

Column: First rule of baseball is first basemen don’t pitch

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Yermin Mercedes is hitting .346 with six home runs in his breakout rookie season, numbers that should win him praise from manager and everyone...

Benintendi’s single in 8th sends KC to 2-0 win over Brewers

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<p>KANSAS CITY, Mo. &mdash; Andrew Benintendi drove in the go-ahead run with two outs in the eighth inning, spoiling a masterful start by the...

Arenado, Edman lead Cardinals to 5-2 win over Pirates

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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...

LEADING OFF: Trout strains calf, New York teams hurting

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<p>A look at what's happening around the majors today:</p> <hr /> ...

Madrigal, Mendick homer as White Sox pound Twins 16-4

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MINNEAPOLIS — Nick Madrigal had three hits, including his first major league homer, and Danny Mendick launched his first career grand slam as the...

Brewers’ Yelich returns from injured list to face Royals

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Milwaukee Brewers activated Christian Yelich from the injured list Tuesday and expect the two-time All-Star to play for just...

Mets overcome more injuries, beat Braves 3-1

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<p>ATLANTA &mdash; Pinch-hitter James McCann broke a scoreless tie with a seventh-inning double, Tomás Nido had three hits and the New York Mets overcame...