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Verlander, Scherzer: First showdown to be 'fun'
Two-time teammates Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander will go head-to-head for the first time in their careers when the Rangers and Astros play Wednesday.
Ohtani, dealing with oblique tweak, out of lineup
Shohei Ohtani was out of the Angels' lineup Tuesday after tweaking his right oblique on a swing during pregame batting practice Monday.
Mets' Carrasco breaks pinkie, done for season
Mets starter Carlos Carrasco will miss the rest of the season after a 50-pound dumbbell fell and broke his right pinkie finger.
Giants activate Brebbia off 60-day IL, cut Pollock
The San Francisco Giants received a boost in their fight for a National League wild-card playoff spot when the team activated right-handed reliever John Brebbia, 33, from the 60-day injured list in time for their series against the Chicago Cubs.
Rizzo shut down with post-concussion syndrome
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo is being shut down for the season because of post-concussion syndrome.
O's promote MLB's top prospect to Triple-A at 19
The Orioles have promoted Jackson Holliday, baseball's No. 1 prospect, to Triple-A Norfolk after the talented 19-year-old shortstop began the year in Class-A ball in his first professional season.
NL Player of Week Turner put on paternity list
The Phillies on Tuesday placed Trea Turner on the paternity list.
Pirates' Skenes done appearing in games in '23
Pirates GM Ben Cherington said the goal for Paul Skenes now "is to focus on a complete offseason in preparation for his first full professional year in 2024."
Braves recall RHP Soroka to start vs. Cardinals
The Braves recalled starting pitcher Michael Soroka from Triple-A Gwinnett and he is expected to start Tuesday night's game against the visiting Cardinals.
September predictions: Playoff races, MVP and Cy Young awards, and more surprises
With a month left to play in the 2023 regular season, here's what our experts predict will happen the rest of the way.
Twins rookie Lewis hits 3rd grand slam in 8 games
Twins rookie Royce Lewis hit his third grand slam of the season -- all in the past eight games -- in Monday's 20-6 rout of the Guardians.
Agent: No question Ohtani will be two-way player
Shohei Ohtani's agent said Monday that he plans to continue to both pitch and hit, after he undergos "some type of procedure" on the tear in his pitching elbow.
Rangers' Eovaldi will start on Tuesday vs. Astros
The struggling Texas Rangers will get a much-needed boost to their pitching staff on Tuesday night, when Nathan Eovaldi -- who hasn't appeared in a game since July 18 -- will start against the rival Houston Astros.
Astros' Stanek carted off in 9th with ankle injury
The Astros confirmed after the game that Ryne Stanek was being evaluated for a right ankle injury.
Guardians plot returns for RHPs Bieber, McKenzie
The Guardians are targeting a Sept. 20 return for injured right-handers Shane Bieber and Triston McKenzie to rejoin their rotation.
D-backs call up LHP Saalfrank for MLB debut
The Arizona Diamondbacks, fighting for a wild-card playoff spot, optioned right-handed pitcher Slade Cecconi to Triple-A Reno and promoted left-handed pitcher Andrew Saalfrank.
Dodgers' Urías facing domestic violence charges
Dodgers starter Julio Urias was arrested on felony domestic violence charges late Sunday night, Los Angeles police told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
White Sox place RHP Lambert (ankle) on IL
The Chicago White Sox placed right-hander Jimmy Lambert on the 15-day injured list Monday with inflammation in his right ankle.
The biggest Lone Star State showdown ever: Why Texas will be rockin' for Astros-Rangers
Until they someday meet in October, the three-game series in Arlington is the culmination of 135 years of baseball in Texas.
