Major League Baseball

Skenes lifted after 65 pitches, mum on velo drop

Paul Skenes, battling another dip in his fastball velocity, was lifted after just 65 pitches in Tuesday's loss to the Marlins, leading to further speculation about the health status of the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner.

Jays claim Sewald after veteran DFA'd by D-backs

The Blue Jays continued to add to their pitching staff, claiming veteran Paul Sewald after the right-hander was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks.

Nationals' Kent called up, gets start vs. Cubs

Pitching prospect Jackson Kent was called up from Triple-A and will make his major league debut Wednesday for Washington against the Chicago Cubs.

A's Wilson sees errorless run live on after overturn

After his surprising error was overturned to a Tampa Bay hit on Tuesday night in his club's 12-4 loss to the Rays at Sutter Health Park, Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson's major-league-record errorless streak at the position was extended to 113 games.

Rockies place 3B Karros on 7-day concussion IL

The Colorado Rockies placed third baseman Kyle Karros on the seven-day concussion injured list on Wednesday.

'Awful' Raleigh takes blame as M's lose 5th in row

Cal Raleigh, saddled with a .159 average a year after finishing second in the AL MVP race, acknowledged his struggles after the Seattle Mariners' 4-1 loss to the New York Yankees on Tuesday night, telling reporters "I've got to find a way to be better."

Snell shows 'electric stuff' in return to Dodgers

Blake Snell struck out 10 batters in six innings in his return to the mound for the Dodgers after being sidelined for three months with loose bodies in his left elbow.

Harper battling knee soreness since shift to RF

Bryce Harper has been dealing with left knee soreness that has returned as he has moved back to an outfield role for the first time in four years.

📸 White Sox's pope hat giveaway draws crowd

Ever since the election of Pope Leo, a Chicago native and White Sox fan, the team has embraced the connection.