Robot umps and dogs, minor league ball back after lost year
TAMPA, Fla. — It took just four batters at George Steinbrenner Field before a fan yelled “C'mon, blue!” toward home plate umpire Kaleb Devier...
Rockies interim GM would like to be the full-time GM
<p>DENVER — Bill Schmidt went from Colorado Rockies vice president of scouting to interim general manager this week. He will hold that title for...
Mitch Moreland 2-run homer backs pitching gem by Cole Irvin
OAKLAND, Calif. — Mitch Moreland hit a two-run homer on the heels of Jed Lowrie's two-run double in the second to back Cole Irvin's...
Adames, Margot slug Rays past Angels 7-3; Rendon injured
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Willy Adames and Manuel Margot homered, Mike Brosseau had a two-run single and the Tampa Bay Rays opened a seven-game California...
Cubs place Arrieta on 10-day IL with abrasion on right thumb
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs placed former NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday because of an...
Velasquez, Phillies hold off Brewers 4-3
<p>PHILADELPHIA — Vince Velasquez threw six sharp innings, J.T. Realmuto hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 Monday...
Nationals’ Juan Soto reinstated from IL but won’t start yet
<p>WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals reinstated outfielder Juan Soto from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, but last year's NL batting champion will be...
House GOP leader renews criticism over All-Star game shift
MARIETTA, Ga. — The top-ranking House Republican on Tuesday renewed his party's attack on Major League Baseball for pulling the All-Star Game out of...
Arenado, Bader HR; Wainwright, Cards top Mets for 5th in row
<p>ST. LOUIS — Nolan Arenado and Harrison Bader homered, Adam Wainwright hung tough and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Mets 6-5...
Kershaw goes 1 inning in shortest start, Cubs top Dodgers
<p>CHICAGO — Clayton Kershaw lasted just one inning in the shortest start of his stellar career while Kyle Hendricks pitched a complete game for...