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Giants activate catcher Posey (hamstring) off IL
The San Francisco Giants activated catcher Buster Posey off the 10-day injured list before Wednesday's win over the Padres.
Giants activate Posey (hamstring) from IL
The San Francisco Giants activated catcher Buster Posey off the 10-day injured list on Wednesday before their game against the San Diego Padres.
Cubs, Rockies get testy; 4 batters hit by pitches
Four batters were plunked in the Cubs' 10-1 victory over the Rockies on Wednesday. Nolan Arenado left early after being hit on his forearm and he is day-to-day.
Cops: Suspect in Ortiz shooting was offered $7.8K
Police Maj. Gen. Ney Aldrin Bautista Almonte said the coordinator of the attack was offered about $7,800 to carry out the shooting of David Ortiz.
Nunez talks with Ortiz, 'embarrassed' by shooting
Eduardo Nunez, who is friends with fellow Dominican native David Ortiz, has talked to the former Red Sox star, who was shot in what Nunez calls an "international shame."
Blue Jays place closer Giles (elbow) on 10-day IL
The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-handed closer Ken Giles on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to an inflamed elbow. The move is retroactive to June 9. Joe Biagini will serve as closer in Giles' absence.
Indians' Clevinger to return from IL on Monday
Indians pitcher Mike Clevinger, whose season seemed in jeopardy when he strained a muscle in his upper back on April 7, will return and start Monday against the Rangers.
Can you see a pitcher's fastest fastball coming? Prove it!
We looked at the fastest fastball from 575 pitchers to learn when, why -- and to whom -- they throw them. Dare to guess?
Navy draft pick embraces double challenge: Duty first, Red Sox soon
Noah Song tells ESPN he plans to sign with Boston in the next week. He'll report to Single-A but will head shortly to flight school and, like NBA legend David Robinson before him, serve out his commitment to the armed forces.
Keep calm and mash: How the relaxed Twins are rewriting HR-hitting history
Minnesota is raking at the plate under rookie manager Rocco Baldelli. Could the Twins set a new single-season record for home runs?
Real or Not? Taken down by Texas, Red Sox have lost their way again
Boston is back down to .500, and the Rangers could be this year's surprise team in the AL. What's wrong with last year's champs?
Dodgers fear Seager has serious hamstring strain
Corey Seager pulled up lame while attempting to score in the ninth inning Tuesday, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said "early indications" were that Seager has a Grade "2-plus" strain.
Emotions run high at Fenway as 3 ejected
Both managers and Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi were ejected from Texas' 9-5 win over Boston on Tuesday night.
Both managers, Benintendi ejected at Fenway
Boston manager Alex Cora and left fielder Andrew Benintendi and Texas manager Chris Woodward were ejected during Tuesday night's game between the Red Sox and Rangers at Fenway Park.
Braves recall Minter, put him back in closer's mix
After a five-week stay in the minors, the Braves have recalled reliever A.J. Minter and manager Brian Snitker said he'll be used in a late-inning role. Luke Jackson remains the closer, filling the role Minter lost early in the season.
Donaldson appeals 1-game ban for Pirates dustup
Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson got into a skirmish with Joe Musgrove and Elias Diaz after a pitch from Musgrove grazed his jersey.
Fan struck by foul ball in Chicago out of hospital
The woman struck by a foul ball during Monday night's White Sox game in Chicago was treated at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center and released Tuesday morning.
Ortiz takes first steps following second surgery
David Ortiz underwent a second surgery after arriving in Boston from the Dominican Republic on Monday night and is in stable condition.
Donaldson suspended 1 game for Pirates skirmish
Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson got into a skirmish with Joe Musgrove and Elias Diaz after a pitch from Musgrove grazed his jersey.
Orioles' Cobb to have season-ending hip surgery
Orioles' Cobb, who has not pitched since April 26, will have a procedure to repair a right hip impingement and miss the rest of the season.