Astros slugger Alvarez 'really close' to returning from hand injury
Houston manager Joe Espada said Thursday injured slugger Yordan Alvarez is getting “really close” to returning to the lineup after sitting out with a hand injury for almost a month.
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Snitker on Smith-Shawver injury: 'It doesn't look good'
Atlanta Braves righty A.J. Smith-Shawver left Thursday afternoon's start against the Philadelphia Phillies with an elbow injury and has been subsequently placed on the 15-day injured list.
Thomson: Strider didn't intentionally hit Harper
Bryce Harper will not be in the Philadelphia Phillies lineup for their opening game in a doubleheader on Thursday after being hit in the elbow by Atlanta Braves hurler Spencer Strider on Tuesday night. Asked why his team didn't seek any retaliation for the beaning, manager Rob Thomson says the pitch wasn't intentional.
Cubs ace Imanaga progressing from hamstring strain
Chicago Cubs ace left-hander Shota Imanaga has taken a step toward returning from a left hamstring strain that has sidelined him since May 4, manager Craig Counsell said on Wednesday.
Arcia signs with Rockies, joins lineup as DH against Cubs
Infielder Orlando Arcia signed with the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, and was in their lineup as the designated hitter against the Cubs in Chicago, three days after he was released by Atlanta.
Astros 1B Walker (hand) exits game after being hit by pitch
Astros first baseman Christian Walker left Wednesday's game against the Athletics after being hit by a pitch on his right hand.
Around the Majors
Schmidt, three relievers combine for shutout as Yankees complete sweep of Angels
Clarke Schmidt allowed four hits over six sharp innings and the New York Yankees made a first-inning run stand up in a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
Durbin's sacrifice fly gives Brewers walk-off win over Red Sox
Caleb Durbin’s sacrifice fly drove in the winning run for the Milwaukee Brewers, who earned their first sweep of the season with a 6-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox in 10 innings on Wednesday.
Donovan's HR, Winn's four hits carry Cardinals past Orioles
Brendan Donovan hit a two-run homer, Masyn Winn had four hits and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 on Wednesday night at soggy Camden Yards.
Lowe, Caminero homer in fourth to lead Rays over Twins
Brandon Lowe and Junior Caminero hit fourth-inning home runs, and Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit in six innings to lead the Tampa Bay Rays over the Minnesota Twins 5-0 on Wednesday.
Martínez hits three-run homer in eighth as Guardians rally for win over Dodgers
Angel Martínez hit a three-run, go-ahead homer and the Cleveland Guardians scored five times in the eighth inning to rally for a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.
Skenes dominant as Pirates beat Diamondbacks in rubber match
Paul Skenes dominated in six-plus scoreless innings, O'Neil Cruz hit a two-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled over the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-1 on Wednesday.
