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Gerrit Cole could be ready to rejoin New York rotation, though Yankees not ready to commit
BOSTON (AP) — Gerrit Cole could be ready to rejoin the New York Yankees rotation after three minor league rehab starts, though the team isn't yet ready to commit to his return. “I’m obviously feeling good today,” the AL Cy Young Award winner said Saturday at Fenway Park, a...
Ortiz and Wilson lead Brewers to 3-1 win over the Reds
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Joey Ortiz hit a three-run homer, Bryse Wilson gave up three hits in 5 1/3 innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-1 on Saturday. The Reds, who had won nine of 11 games, dropped to 34-36 and missed a chance to climb back to .500 for the first...
Springer scores twice, six pitchers combine on 8-hitter as Blue Jays beat Guardians 5-0
TORONTO (AP) — Six pitchers combined on an eight-hitter, George Springer scored twice and drove in a run, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-0 on Saturday. Isiah Kiner-Falefa had two hits and rookie Addison Barger had his first big league RBI for the Blue...
Anthony Santander homers twice, drives in 4 to help the Orioles beat Phillies 6-2
BALTIMORE (AP) — Anthony Santander homered twice and drove in four runs, and Grayson Rodriguez worked seven solid innings to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 6-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Rodriguez (8-2) allowed two runs for the Orioles, who rebounded after...
Nationals' DJ Herz strikes out 13 and allows 1 hit in 6 innings for first MLB win, 4-0 over Marlins
WASHINGTON (AP) — DJ Herz struck out 13 and allowed one hit over six innings for his first major league victory, combining on a four-hitter that led the Washington Nationals over the Miami Marlins 4-0 Saturday. Joey Meneses and Lane Thomas homered for Washington, which has won...
Cubs place LHP Jordan Wicks on the 15-day IL with a strained right oblique
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs placed left-hander Jordan Wicks on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with a strained right oblique. Manager Craig Counsell said Wicks has a Grade 2 strain. “We're kind of like just seeing how that progresses, but he's going to miss...
Max Scherzer could be back in Rangers rotation if rehab start goes well
SEATTLE (AP) — Max Scherzer could rejoin the Texas Rangers rotation if all goes well with his final rehab start in the minors, manager Bruce Bochy said Saturday. Scherzer was scheduled to start Saturday night for Triple-A Round Rock. Bochy said the three-time Cy Young Award winner...
Imanaga pitches 7 solid innings as the Cubs beat the Cardinals 5-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Shota Imanaga pitched seven effective innings and Ian Happ hit a three-run homer, helping the Chicago Cubs hold off the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Saturday. Imanaga allowed one run and four hits in his second straight win. The Japanese left-hander struck out six and...
Guardians place slugger José Ramírez on paternity list and recall Johnathan Rodríguez
TORONTO (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians put slugger José Ramírez on paternity leave Saturday, one day before Father's Day, and recalled outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez from Triple-A Columbus. A five-time All-Star, Ramírez is batting .269 with a team-high 18 home runs. His 62 RBIs...
Orioles' Kyle Bradish goes back on the injured list with more elbow problems
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles are dealing with another injury to a starting pitcher. Kyle Bradish went on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a sprained right UCL after leaving the previous night's loss to Philadelphia complaining about his elbow. It's the same injury...
