MLB

Rangers place Leiter on IL with lingering ankle injury, Seager still out with concussion

The Texas Rangers placed Jack Leiter on the 15-day injured list Sunday with an ankle issue the right-hander has been battling most of the season, and star shortstop Corey Seager still isn’t ready to return from a concussion.

Yankees’ Schlittler praised by Knicks’ Hart after dominant start

Cam Schlittler was so dominant Friday night that even a member of the NBA champion Knicks thinks the tall right-hander is the top pitcher in the American League.

Marlins cut ties with Morel, designate infielder for assignment

The Miami Marlins designated infielder Christopher Morel for assignment before their game against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.

Blue Jays-Cubs series finale postponed by rain

The Toronto Blue Jays’ game at the Chicago Cubs has been postponed because of inclement weather on Sunday. Toronto and Chicago were slated to play the finale of their weekend series. Chicago routed Toronto 16-2 on Friday, and the Blue Jays rallied for an 8-6 victory on Saturday.

Yankees activate C Wells from IL after 2-week absence

The Yankees activated Austin Wells from the 10-day IL after the catcher missed 2 weeks because of cervical headaches.

Yankees activate catcher Wells from injured list after two-week absence

The New York Yankees activated Austin Wells from the 10-day injured list Sunday after the catcher missed two weeks because of cervical headaches.

Report: Blue Jays acquire infielder Urias from D-Backs

Ureña, three Angels relievers silence Athletics in shutout victory

Walbert Ureña and three relievers combined on a five-hitter and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics 7-0 on Saturday night.

Orioles beat Dodgers behind Rogers’ seven scoreless innings

Trevor Rogers allowed one hit over a dominating seven scoreless innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Saturday night.

Abreu, Early lead Red Sox past Mariners

Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer, Connelly Early gave up two hits and a run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 5-1 on Saturday night.

Buxton hits grand slam in Twins’ 10-run fifth inning in win over Diamondbacks

Byron Buxton hit a grand slam for his 24th home run of the season in the Minnesota Twins’ 10-run fifth inning against Arizona on Saturday night.

McCarthy hits leadoff inside-the-park homer in Rockies’ win over Pirates

Jake McCarthy hit a leadoff inside-the-park home run off Paul Skenes and the Colorado Rockies survived another tense ninth inning to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Saturday night.

Schwarber belts 3 homers, Harper hits for cycle as Phillies rout Mets

Kyle Schwarber homered three times, including twice in Philadelphia’s eight-run third inning, and Bryce Harper hit for the cycle as the Philadelphia Phillies routed the New York Mets 15-3 on Saturday night.

Phillies’ Schwarber homers twice in an inning; Harper hits for cycle

Kyle Schwarber launched two long home runs in the Phillies' eight-run third inning against the Mets on Saturday night and Bryce Harper became the 11th player in franchise history to hit for the cycle.

Rookie Bazzana’s career night leads Guardians to win over Astros

Rookie Travis Bazzana set career highs with four hits, two homers, five RBIs and three runs scored Saturday night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Houston Astros 8-1.

Meyer wins eighth straight decision as Marlins beat Giants

Max Meyer allowed two runs in five innings to win his eighth consecutive decision to start the season, Heriberto Hernández homered and the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 on Saturday for their seventh straight victory at home.

Machado hits 10th inning homer, has five RBI in Padres comeback win over Rangers

Manny Machado hit a three-run homer, his 13th this season, in the 10th inning and tied his season high of five RBIs, helping the San Diego Padres rally for a 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday.

Crews, Abrams homer in the Nationals’ win over Rays

Dylan Crews homered in the ninth inning, C.J. Abrams also hit a solo homer and the Washington Nationals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Saturday.

Okamoto hits three-run homer as Blue Jays rally past Cubs

Kazuma Okamoto hit a three-run home run to cap a five-run eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs 8-6 on Saturday.

Former top prospect Kelenic takes his latest big league swing with the Rangers

Jarred Kelenic is on his fourth team in four seasons, appearing in the big leagues for a second franchise this year after joining each club on a minor league contract.