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Astros come up 2 outs short of combined no-no
The Astros held the Athletics hitless into the ninth inning Wednesday night and sent the A's to their first consecutive 100-loss seasons since the 1960s.
Buehler details decision to end '23 comeback bid
Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler said Wednesday he shut down his comeback from Tommy John surgery this season because he wasn't recovering well after a rehab start.
Braves beat Phillies, win 6th straight NL East title
The Atlanta Braves clinched their sixth straight NL East title, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Wednesday night behind Spencer Strider's major league-leading 17th win and Austin Riley's two-run homer.
Marlins' Alcantara has sprained UCL, MRI reveals
The Marlins are taking it "day by day" with ace Sandy Alcantara after an MRI revealed he has a sprained right UCL, manager Skip Schumaker said.
GM: McCutchen (Achilles) can help Pirates in '24
Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said he believes Andrew McCutchen will be able to "help us" in 2024 after he recovers from a partially torn Achilles tendon in his left foot.
Twins planning on Buxton returning this season
The Twins are still planning on the oft-injured Byron Buxton playing again this season despite persistent knee problems, their head athletic trainer said Wednesday.
Scherzer out for regular season; playoffs unlikely
Rangers ace Max Scherzer will miss the remainder of the regular season and is "unlikely" to pitch in the postseason after straining a muscle in his upper arm, GM Chris Young said Wednesday.
Going out singing: Wainwright to perform for fans
Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright, who will retire after this season, will give a postgame concert during his final weekend playing at Busch Stadium.
Ohtani (oblique) out of lineup 10th straight game
Angels star Shohei Ohtani was out of the lineup for his 10th straight game Wednesday because of a strained right oblique.
Red Sox closer Jansen to go on COVID-19 IL
The Red Sox will place closer Kenley Jansen on the COVID-19 injured list, manager Alex Cora told reporters.
Cardinals infielder Gorman placed on 10-day IL
The Cardinals placed infielder Nolan Gorman on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
'We're going to make a playoff run': How the Diamondbacks are learning to contend
With the help of some emerging veteran leadership, the D-backs are doubling down on their youth to carry them through September.
Nationals give Rizzo new deal to continue rebuild
The Nationals have agreed to a multiyear contract extension with president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo.
Padres' Darvish (elbow) shut down for rest of year
Yu Darvish is shut down for the rest of the Padres' season as he continues to recovery from a stress reaction on the tip of his right elbow.
Olson's 51st HR ties Braves' single-season record
Matt Olson has tied the Braves' single-season home run record with 51, matching Andruw Jones' mark with a solo shot against the Phillies on Tuesday night.
Rangers' Scherzer exits start with triceps spasm
Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer left Tuesday night against the Blue Jays in the sixth inning because of a right triceps spasm.
Pirates 'ran out of time,' elect not to activate Cruz
Oneil Cruz's season officially ended on Tuesday, when Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton announced the club wants the 24-year-old shortstop to continue his rehabilitation into the offseason as he recovers from a broken left ankle.
Rays places CF Siri on IL with right hand fracture
Tampa Bay placed center fielder Jose Siri on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday because of a fractured right hand.
Angels' Ohtani (oblique) to miss 9th straight game
As the Angels prepared to continue a series vs. the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night, Los Angeles star Shohei Ohtani was not penciled into manager Phil Nevin's lineup for his ninth straight game while he recovers from a right oblique strain.
