Perez, Thomas hit two-run HRs as Royals beat Padres
Salvador Perez and Lane Thomas homered to help the Kansas City Royals beat the San Diego Padres 6-1 on Saturday.
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Pitching-strapped Cubs acquire RHP Civale from Athletics
The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Aaron Civale and cash considerations from the Athletics for minor league righty Aiden Moffett following their 6-2 win over Minnesota on Saturday.
Nimmo delivers go-ahead two-run single as Rangers edge Braves
Brandon Nimmo’s two-run single in the sixth inning gave Texas the lead as the Rangers rallied from an early deficit to beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 on Saturday in a matchup of first-place teams.
Schwarber, Turner homer to back Luzardo in Phillies’ victory over Mets
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 33rd home run, fellow All-Star Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in five strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-1 on Saturday.
Judge will need another scan before major ramp up as slugger is moved to 60-day IL
Aaron Judge will need another scan before a major ramp-up of activity while his fractured rib heals, and the New York Yankees moved their captain to the 60-day injured list Saturday.
Jones becomes first Pirates’ pitcher in 46 years to retire at least 30 consecutive batters
Jared Jones struggled in his first six starts since missing last year due to a right elbow injury. Since the calendar turned to July, though, the Pittsburgh right-hander has been on a dominant run.
Sugano efficient in return from injured list as Rockies beat Reds
TJ Rumfield had a two-run homer during a four-hit game and Tomoyuki Sugano threw efficiently into the seventh in his return from the injured list as the Colorado Rockies beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-3 on Saturday.
Cubs unveil Champions Gate in front of Wrigley Field
Members of the 2016 team, including World Series MVP Ben Zobrist, Anthony Rizzo and Jake Arrieta, helped cut the ribbon.
Cubs beat Twins as Hoerner ties career high with four hits
Nico Hoerner had four hits to tie a career high, Matthew Boyd gave up three hits and one run in six sharp innings to win his fourth straight start, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Saturday.
Orioles, RHP Bradish agree to five-year, $90 million extension
The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a five-year, $90 million contract extension with starting pitcher Kyle Bradish, the team announced Saturday.
Reds righty Burns spills the beans on new contract, including a coffee spill on the paperwork
Chase Burns signing his new $105 million, seven-year contract was momentarily delayed when a cup of java was spilled on the paperwork.
Valdez, Gonzalez homer, Jones strikes out nine as Pirates roll to win over Guardians
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jacob Gonzalez hit two-run homers, Jared Jones struck out nine in five innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-1 on Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader.
Former Cubs player Rizzo snares Busch’s home run ball in the Wrigley Field bleachers
The ball from current Cubs first baseman Michael Busch’s first inning solo homer against Minnesota on Saturday was recovered in Wrigley Field’s right-field bleachers by former Chicago first baseman Anthony Rizzo.
Green says Mets fully compliant on AI after report of usage
Mets interim manager Andy Green said the club is fully compliant with Major League Baseball when asked about a report that singled out his organization for using artificial intelligence for in-game strategy decisions.
Brewers starter Woodruff to undergo another anterior capsule surgery on his right shoulder
Brandon Woodruff announced he would be undergoing another anterior capsule surgery on his right shoulder, likely ending his season.
Mets interim manager Green says club fully compliant on AI following report of their usage
New York Mets interim manager Andy Green said the club is fully compliant with Major League Baseball when asked about a report that singled out his organization for using artificial intelligence for in-game strategy decisions.
Rockies reinstate righty Sugano from injured list to start against Reds
Colorado Rockies right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano returned from a stint on the injured list with back spasms to make a start Saturday against Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds.
Blue Jays recall Little, Estrada from Triple-A
The Toronto Blue Jays have called up relief pitchers Brendon Little and Lazaro Estrada from Triple-A Buffalo, it was announced Saturday afternoon.
Yankees’ Boone after loss: Decision to stay with Cole ‘falls on me’
Yankees manager Aaron Boone was left second-guessing his decision to stick with starter Gerrit Cole after a 2-1 loss to the Dodgers on Friday night.
Blue Jays’ Miles after rough outing: ‘Tough pill to swallow’
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said in a pre-game interview that Spencer Miles had been one of the team’s best pitchers so far this season. Unfortunately, Miles then turned in one of his worst performances of the year.
Chaparro racks up 8 RBIs as Nationals put up 23 runs in rout of Athletics
Andrés Chaparro went 4 for 5 with two home runs and eight RBIs as the Washington Nationals handed the Athletics their 10th straight defeat in a 23-4 romp Friday night.
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